Third Quarter Exam 1

A group of teenage boys was playing basketball on the court at the park. The basketball court didn’t have a fence around it. If one of the boys missed the basket, someone had to catch the basketball quickly so it wouldn’t bounce too far away.

Who is this story about?

A group of teenage boys was playing basketball on the court at the park. The basketball court didn’t have a fence around it. If one of the boys missed the basket, someone had to catch the basketball quickly so it wouldn’t bounce too far away.

What are the charachters doing?

Upon a certain island in the middle of the sea lived a fisherman and his wife. They were so poor they often went without bread when the fishing did not go well. One day when the man had been fishing for many hours without any luck, he hooked a small golden fish with eyes as bright as diamonds. “Let me go, kind fisherman,” the little creature cried. “I would not even make a single mouthful for your dinner.” The man was so moved by the beauty of the golden fish that he let him go. Before he swam away, the fish promised that he would come back if the fisherman ever needed help.

Where did this story take place?

Upon a certain island in the middle of the sea lived a fisherman and his wife. They were so poor they often went without bread when the fishing did not go well. One day when the man had been fishing for many hours without any luck, he hooked a small golden fish with eyes as bright as diamonds. “Let me go, kind fisherman,” the little creature cried. “I would not even make a single mouthful for your dinner.” The man was so moved by the beauty of the golden fish that he let him go. Before he swam away, the fish promised that he would come back if the fisherman ever needed help.

Why did the fisherman go fishing?

Upon a certain island in the middle of the sea lived a fisherman and his wife. They were so poor they often went without bread when the fishing did not go well. One day when the man had been fishing for many hours without any luck, he hooked a small golden fish with eyes as bright as diamonds. “Let me go, kind fisherman,” the little creature cried. “I would not even make a single mouthful for your dinner.” The man was so moved by the beauty of the golden fish that he let him go. Before he swam away, the fish promised that he would come back if the fisherman ever needed help.

Why did the fisherman go fishing?

Upon a certain island in the middle of the sea lived a fisherman and his wife. They were so poor they often went without bread when the fishing did not go well. One day when the man had been fishing for many hours without any luck, he hooked a small golden fish with eyes as bright as diamonds. “Let me go, kind fisherman,” the little creature cried. “I would not even make a single mouthful for your dinner.” The man was so moved by the beauty of the golden fish that he let him go. Before he swam away, the fish promised that he would come back if the fisherman ever needed help.

Why did the fisherman let the fish go?

Upon a certain island in the middle of the sea lived a fisherman and his wife. They were so poor they often went without bread when the fishing did not go well. One day when the man had been fishing for many hours without any luck, he hooked a small golden fish with eyes as bright as diamonds. “Let me go, kind fisherman,” the little creature cried. “I would not even make a single mouthful for your dinner.” The man was so moved by the beauty of the golden fish that he let him go. Before he swam away, the fish promised that he would come back if the fisherman ever needed help.

What did the fish promise the man?

• He would come back to visit.

• he would come back if the fisherman ever needed help.

• He would go find another fish for the man to eat.

• He would come to dinner with the man.

The fisherman laughed, for he could not think how a little fish could help him, other than providing a bit of food. He went home and told his wife about his adventure. “What!” she cried. “

What made the fisherman laugh?

• The fish told a joke.

• The man was confused.

• The man didn't know how the fish could help him.

• The fish wasn't real.

“What!” she cried. “You let him go? We have not a scrap of food in the house, and I suppose that now we must starve.”

How does the man's wife feel?

• She is excited.

• She is confused.

• She is angry.

• She is interested.

The fisherman’s wife continued to fuss at him until, finally, he decided to go and put the little fish to the test. He hurried down to the seashore, and stood at the edge of the waves.

Why did the man decide to put the little fish to the test.