The Dragon Problem

____ is the main character

According to the story, what did every child have?

• A dragon

• One of Liang's dragons

• One of Liang's toys

• One of the village dragons

Who's original idea solved Liang's problem?

Author's use imagery to help readers visualize a story. Which sentence uses imagery to help you see the scene in your head?

• His father was laughing so hard that the old chair he was sitting on broke. He lay on top of the flattened chair still laughing.

• Liang knew a lot about dragons because one lived nearby on a mountain.

• "Liang, what's wrong?" the children said

• A year later, Liang and Princess Peng were married. They opened a toy shop together and lived happily ever after.

Check all that are correct.

Which character traits best describe Liang?

• unhappy

• talented

• clever

• sad

• lonely

How would the author describe the dragon that lived in the cave?

• cowardly

• frantic

• brave

• happy

What made the Emperor finally try to get rid of the dragon?

• He lost a battle to the dragon.

• The village people were fearful.

• The Emperor took his family to the summer palace near the dragon.

• Liang asked him to vanish the dragon.

How did Liang react to his dad laughing at him?

• He laughed too.

• He yelled and sobbed.

• He stomped out of the room.

• He continued to tell his dad about his amazing life.

Why did the dragon in the cave infer Liang's dragon was very strong?

• Liang's dragon continued to stare at him.

• Liang's dragon had a huge body.

• The dragon in the cave growled at Liang's dragon.

• The children helped Liang create his dragon.

What might be the theme of The Dragon Problem?

• Toy makers can marry princesses.

• Liang is very bright because he created a fake dragon and married Princess Peng.

• Good ideas can come from challenging situations.

• People should fear dragons.