The Talking Eggs -4th Grade

What does "two peas in a pod" mean?

• two green peas are in a pea pod

• two peas are in a coffee pod

• two things are very similar

• two things are NOT alike

The mother and Rose were not kind to Blanche because

• they scolded and hit Blanche

• Rose didn't know beans from birds'eggs

• they lived on a farm

• the old woman wanted a sip of water

Which of the following best states the theme of The Talking Eggs?

• Old women can be dangerous

• People who live in poor conditions are generally unhappy

• Obedience and kindness will be rewarded

• Magic can happen anywhere

If a person has a sharp mind, they are

• Foolish

• Disobediant

• Smart

• Nice

What is the genre of The Talking Eggs

• Mystery

• Biography

• Poetry

• Folktale

In paragraph 1 on page 23, the word "crossly" means

• At the other side of the fire

• In a soft way

• In an annoyed way

• Full of crosses

What can the reader infer about Blanche

• Blanche was disobedient because she followed the old woman's directions

• Blanche was trustworthy because she did as she agreed to

• Blanche was brave because she was not scared of the strange animals

• Blanche was joyless because she didn't laugh, even at really funny situations

Which sentence from the selection best shows that Rose was spiteful?

• She laughed and laughed until she nearly fell down

• That sad speck won't hardly feed a fly

• My sweet little sister, Blanche, told me you got a real pretty house and all

• I'm not gonna put you back together until you give me presents like my sister got

Which eggs did Blanche take?

• The ones that said "take me"

• The plain ones

• The ones that said "don't take me"

• All of the eggs

What strange thing did the old woman do inside of her house?

• She played the fiddle

• Ate a snickers bar

• Took off her head

• Played music