WorksheetsTwo Legs or One?
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 14mins
The author mentions that the calf legs were done wonderfully well in order to ____________
introduce the problem that will shape the rest of the tale
explain why Goha needs to return to the marketplace
reveal that Goha appreciates his wife’s good cooking
show that this story could not happen in real life
The action that Goha takes after his wife brings one calf leg to the table indicates that he ____________
cannot take the stress of arguing any longer
does not understand why his wife seems so upset
is tired of arguing and wants to make up with his wife
is willing to take an extreme measure to be proven right
Which sentence best describes the characteristics that make this story a folktale?
It is the epic story of a man named Goha and recounts his adventures.
It is the exaggerated story of a man named Goha and has a surprise ending.
It is the traditional story of a man named Goha, who likes to play tricks on other people.
It is the fictional story of a man named Goha and also contains a moral.
Which of the statements best explains the lesson the author wanted to teach with this folktale?
Treat each other with honesty and respect.
Some people will try to win an argument at any cost.
People who tell white lies should be prepared to face consequences.
Never lie to your spouse unless you are ready for a big fight.
What does the phrase the smell of them was sweeter to her than any rose in paragraph 3 help the reader
to sense?
How hungry it made Goha’s wife when she thought about roses
How nice it was when Goha’s wife received the roses
How much Goha’s wife loved the smell of roses
How tempting the smell of the calf legs was to Goha’s wife
What tone does the dialogue in paragraphs 8–14 create in the selection?
Stressful
Serious
Arrogant
Humorous
Which of these statements best shows the reader Goha’s true character as a trickster?
But in the next moment, he clutched at his chest, gasping, “My heart, oh, my heart . . .”
His wife at first thought this must surely be another of her husband’s tricks
With that, Goha fell to the floor and pretended to be dead.
“I’ll win this argument even if it means my very life!”
Which phrase from paragraph 18 best help readers understand the meaning of dignified?
carried from his house with great care
on its way to the cemetery
she burst into tears and called the undertaker
Goha was, indeed, finally dead
On hearing this, Goha sat bolt upright. “You see?” he cried to his wife in triumph. “There were two legs. I win our argument!”
What does this moment help you understand about Goha’s personality?
Goha is lazy.
Goha is obsessed with being right.
Goha does not commit to things.
Goha is a sad and serious person.
When I returned home, I saw a mouse ___________ away.
dignified
scurry
procession
upright
The people marched proudly in a grand ___________.
dignified
upright
procession
scurry
The judge was sworn in during a ___________ceremony.
dignified
scurry
procession
upright
After the lamp fell, she set it ___________on the table.
dignified
procession
scurry
upright
Which of the following is a synonym for upright as it is used in the following sentence?
"On hearing this, Goha sat bolt upright.
Vertical
Horizontal
Fallen
Dropped
Why doesn't Goha's wife tell the truth the first time Goha asks about the 2nd leg?
She is afraid that Goha will think she is greedy.
She genuinely doesn't think there was a 2nd leg.
She wants to keep secrets because she is a naturally dishonest person.
She wants to surprise Goha with another leg so she can't tell him the truth until after she buys the new leg.
