The Peddler's Gift

What happens right before Leibush stops playing with Moshe and runs up the riverbank towards home?

• He and his friends play Cossacks.

• He swishes his bare feet in the river.

• Moshe says that Shnook has arrived.

• He and Moshe study the Torah.

On page 40, it says some peddlers "wove tales of intrigue." What is the meaning of this phrase as it is used in the story?

• told stories about secret plans

• told stories about dangerous people

• told stories that probably were not true

• told stories that were public knowledge

On page 40, Leibush says Shimon once sold all his wares to himself and gave them to a poor family. What is the most likely reason Shimon did that?

• He was in debt to the family.

• He is a generous person.

• He is good with money.

• He wanted to get rid of his wares.

What word or phrase is an antonym for (or means the opposite of) the word discarded in the following sentence? "My shirt was cut from Mama's discarded dress."

• used again

• saved

• thrown away

• old

Based on descriptions of him on pages 40-41, how is Shnook different from other peddlers?

• Shnook is friendly and polite to customers.

• Shnook is rude and impolite to customers.

• Shnook is skilled at buying and selling goods.

• Shnook is unskilled at buying and selling goods.

What statement explains why Shimon is not angry at Leibush for stealing?

• Shimon only cares that Leibush is angry at himself.

• Shimon is proud of Leibush for confessing.

• Shimon thinks Leibush is a bad thief.

• Shimon is happy that Leibush went to the synagogue.

Choose the statement that best summarizes the story.

• Shimon peddles wares to Leibush's family.

• Leibush spends each day of the week playing at the riverbank.

• Leibush comes to respect Shimon.

• Shimon amuses the villagers.

Why do the children of Korovenko call the peddler Shnook instead of Shimon? Answer in a complete sentence.

Do you think Shimon should have been angry at Leibush for stealing? Give two reasons for your answer.

What does "flourish" mean?

• to do something badly or without skill
• changed, made to look or be different
• the act of looking at something closely
• a showy gesture, to grow and succeed