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The House with Chicken Legs - Nina

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the name of the soul that didn't leave?

a)

Ninja

b)

Neena

c)

Naina

d)

Nina

2.

What physical characteristic did the soul and Marinka share?

a)

A gap between their teeth

b)

Straight, dark hair

c)

The same height

d)

Hazel eyes

3.

At the beginning of the chapter, what clues suggest that Marinka is considerate?

4 lines
4.

What does the word, "Thrumming," mean?

4 lines
5.

Write a sentence containing the correct use of the word, "Thrumming."

4 lines
6.

What animal was sold by the soul's father?

a)

Donkey

b)

Lamb

c)

Camel

d)

Goat

7.

How fair would it be to say that the soul's memories are entirely positive?

4 lines
8.

Apart from speaking, what is the first indication that Marinka is beginning to become more, Yaga?

a)

She comforts the dead with food

b)

She comforts the dead with her shawl

c)

She comforts the dead with kvass

d)

She comforts the dead with music

9.

What clues suggest that Marinka isn't following the rules by keeping the soul?

4 lines
10.

Who does Marinka blame for ruining her friendships?

a)

Nina

b)

Benji

c)

Her grandmother

d)

The house

11.

How does Marinka sweeten the kasha?

4 lines
12.

What three locations does Marinka suggest the house may go to next?

4 lines
13.

What does, "Crinkle," mean?

4 lines
14.

How do we know that the soul's childhood was not necessarily a peaceful one?

4 lines