Unit 6 Review

What is the meaning of the word astonished as it is used in paragraph 3 of "The Elves and the Shoemaker"?

• surprised

• upset

• disappointed

• excited

Which sentence from "The Elves and the Shoemaker" provides evidence that the shoemaker's wife is concerned for the elves?

• "Did you see those little fellows?"

• "The poor things must be freezing."

• I will design shoes to match the fine suits," declared the shoemaker.

• "Oh dear, we have only enough leather to make one pair of shoes," said the shoemaker.

Which sentence from paragraph 4 of "The Elves and the Shoemaker" best foreshadows the good fortune of the shoemaker and his wife?

• A passerby noticed the well-made shoes through the window.

• He entered the shop, tried the shoes, and found they fit his feet perfectly.

• The shoemaker's wife exclaimed, "Hooray! We must now hurry to the tannery to purchase more leather."

• The customer paid the shoemaker a generous amount for the fine shoes.

The author's use of figurative language in paragraph 8 of "The Elves and the Shoemaker" emphasizes that--

• the elves work quickly

• the elves use small tools

• the elves make brightly colored shoes

• the elves race to finish the first pair of shoes

What event helps solve the problem in the drama?

• The Old Man and his Wife make clothes for the tiny cowboys.

• The Old Man and his Wife hide behind the stove.

• The tiny cowboys make boots.

• The city slicker pays a handsome price for his boots.

What can the reader conclude from the last paragraph of Scene 5 of "The Cowboys and the Boot Maker"?

• The city slicker struggles to afford new boots.

• The city slicker purchases new boots because his old ones had holes in them.

• The city slicker want to learn how to make new boots.

• The city slicker is pleased with his new boots.

What is the theme of "The Cowboys and the Boot Maker"?

• it is more fun to receive than to give.

• When you give kindness, it alsways returns.

• Keep your boots on and be ready to go.

• A generous person finds it difficult to prosper.

What sentence best summarizes Scene 4?

• A boot maker and his wife are poor and are unsure of how to support themselves.

• The Old Man gives a pair of boots to a needy cowboy.

• The Old Man and his Wife plan to discover who is making the boots.

• A city slicker buys boots for all the members of his posse.

The author's use of figurative language in paragraph 23 of "The Cowboys and the Boot Maker" emphasizes that--

• the cowboys lick their lips before whisling

• the cowboys never learn how to whistle

• the cowboys work best when listening to harmonica music

• the cowboys do not stop working to get a drink

How does Scene 5 differ from Scene 4?

• The stage directions in Scene 5 provide specific actions for the characters.

• The stage directions in Scene 4 provide specific actions for the characters.

• Scene 5 presents more characters.

• Scene 4 presents more characters.