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The Golden Serpent

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

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1.

What is the plot line of “The Golden Serpent”? Label the events in the order in which they happen. The first event will be labeled 1, and the last event will be 4.

a)

The king returns to the castle and pays Pundabi in gold, who then distributes it to the less fortunate people.

b)

Pundabi seeks out the king’s mystery by visiting the local people and observing the unfortunate state they are in.

c)

The king calls upon the wise Pundabi to help him solve an unknown mystery.

d)

Pundabi brings the king to the village so they can see which one of the villagers took the Golden Serpent.

2.

Why does the king fail to find the Golden Serpent in this selection?

a)

The golden serpent is invisible

b)

The golden serpent now belongs to a different king.

c)

The golden serpent represents kindness and compassion and the king lacks these qualities.

d)

The golden serpent was kept hidden by Pundabi and Ali.

3.

Based on paragraph 65, what can the reader infer about the king?

a)

He wants to make life better for the people he meets in the village.

b)

He feels his people need to do more to help him find the Golden Serpent.

c)

He does not believe anyone from the village has his Golden Serpent.

d)

He does not care about his people since they do not offer him anything.

4.

How is the conflict resolved in the selection?

a)

Pundabi locates the Golden Serpent of the king and gives it to him.

b)

The three blind men trick the king and share his fortune with each other

c)

Pundabi fools the king and helps the unfortunate people.

d)

Ali teaches the king a lesson and takes his Golden Serpent from him.

5.

Based on the selection, the reader can infer that the Golden Serpent is symbolic of —

a)

a valuable possession

b)

compassion for others

c)

suffering people feel

d)

wisdom from experience

6.

What is the plot line of “The Golden Serpent”? Which event happened 1st?

a)

The king returns to the castle and pays Pundabi in gold, who then distributes it to the less fortunate people.

b)

Pundabi seeks out the king’s mystery by visiting the local people and observing the unfortunate state they are in.

c)

The king calls upon the wise Pundabi to help him solve an unknown mystery.

d)

Pundabi brings the king to the village so they can see which one of the villagers took the Golden Serpent.

7.

What is the plot line of “The Golden Serpent”? What happened 4th?

a)

The king returns to the castle and pays Pundabi in gold, who then distributes it to the less fortunate people.

b)

Pundabi seeks out the king’s mystery by visiting the local people and observing the unfortunate state they are in.

c)

The king calls upon the wise Pundabi to help him solve an unknown mystery.

d)

Pundabi brings the king to the village so they can see which one of the villagers took the Golden Serpent.

8.

What is the plot line of “The Golden Serpent”? Which event happened 2nd?

a)

The king returns to the castle and pays Pundabi in gold, who then distributes it to the less fortunate people.

b)

Pundabi seeks out the king’s mystery by visiting the local people and observing the unfortunate state they are in.

c)

The king calls upon the wise Pundabi to help him solve an unknown mystery

d)

Pundabi brings the king to the village so they can see which one of the villagers took the Golden Serpent.

9.

What is the plot line of “The Golden Serpent”? What happened 3rd?

a)

The king returns to the castle and pays Pundabi in gold, who then distributes it to the less fortunate people.

b)

Pundabi seeks out the king’s mystery by visiting the local people and observing the unfortunate state they are in.

c)

The king calls upon the wise Pundabi to help him solve an unknown mystery

d)

Pundabi brings the king to the village so they can see which one of the villagers took the Golden Serpent.

10.

How is the conflict resolved in the selection?

a)

Pundabi locates the Golden Serpent of the king and gives it to him.

b)

The three blind men trick the king and share his fortune with each other.

c)

Pundabi fools the king and helps the unfortunate people.

d)

Ali teaches the king a lesson and takes his Golden Serpent from him.

11.

Who are the main characters in the text?

a)

The Golden Serpent

b)

Pundabi

c)

Ali

d)

Three Blind Men

12.

What is the main theme of 'The Golden Serpent'?

a)

A) Greed and its consequences

b)

B) The power of wisdom and compassion

c)

C) The importance of wealth

d)

D) The inevitability of fate

13.

Which character in 'The Golden Serpent' represents wisdom?

a)

A) The King

b)

B) Pundabi

c)

C) Ali

d)

D) The Golden Serpent

14.

What literary device is primarily used in 'The Golden Serpent' to convey its message?

a)

A) Metaphor

b)

B) Simile

c)

C) Personification

d)

D) Irony

15.

In 'The Golden Serpent', what does the serpent symbolize?

a)

A) Wealth

b)

B) Power

c)

C) Compassion

d)

D) Mystery

16.

How does the author of 'The Golden Serpent' develop the character of the king?

a)

A) Through his interactions with Pundabi

b)

B) Through his dreams

c)

C) Through his speeches

d)

D) Through his actions in battle

17.

What is the significance of the setting in 'The Golden Serpent'?

a)

A) It highlights the king's wealth

b)

B) It contrasts the king's life with the villagers'

c)

C) It shows the beauty of the kingdom

d)

D) It emphasizes the mystery of the serpent

18.

Which event marks the climax of 'The Golden Serpent'?

a)

A) The king's realization of his flaws

b)

B) The discovery of the serpent

c)

C) Pundabi's plan to help the villagers

d)

D) The king's return to the castle

19.

What is the tone of 'The Golden Serpent'?

a)

A) Humorous

b)

B) Suspenseful

c)

C) Reflective

d)

D) Tragic

20.

Which of the following best describes the king's character development in 'The Golden Serpent'?

a)

A) He becomes more compassionate

b)

B) He becomes more greedy

c)

C) He becomes more powerful

d)

D) He becomes more fearful

21.

What role does Ali play in 'The Golden Serpent'?

a)

A) He is the antagonist

b)

B) He is a wise advisor

c)

C) He is a loyal friend

d)

D) He is a mysterious figure

22.

How does 'The Golden Serpent' end?

a)

A) The king finds the serpent and keeps it

b)

B) The serpent is revealed to be a myth

c)

C) The king learns a valuable lesson

d)

D) The villagers find the serpent

23.

What is the primary conflict in 'The Golden Serpent'?

a)

A) Man vs. Nature

b)

B) Man vs. Self

c)

C) Man vs. Man

d)

D) Man vs. Society

24.

Which literary technique is used to reveal the king's thoughts in 'The Golden Serpent'?

a)

A) Dialogue

b)

B) Flashback

c)

C) Inner monologue

d)

D) Foreshadowing

25.

What lesson does 'The Golden Serpent' teach about leadership?

a)

A) Leaders should be feared

b)

B) Leaders should be wealthy

c)

C) Leaders should be wise and compassionate

d)

D) Leaders should be strong