The Gauntlet Series 5 pages 5-6

From details in the story, the reader can tell that humble in paragraph 2 means-

• fancy, elegant

• simple, plain, modest

• silly, comical

• bold and courageous

The brothers' conversation is paragraphs 7 and 8 show the reader that-

• the two brothers have very similar personalities

• Tre sometimes tries to play tricks on his older brother

• Tham is distrustful of Tre, while Tre is open and honest

• both Tham and Tre honor their father's memory but have trouble getting along

What lesson might the reader learn from this tale?

• The greedy, in search of great fortune, are often led to great misfortune.

• When mounted upon the back of a magical bird, hold on tightly.

• Only by risking much can one hope to achieve great fortune.

• Honesty is the best policy.

Why does the author use italic font to write the words dam gio in paragraphs 2 and 3?

• To indicate that the words are from the Vietnamese language

• To create a sense of tension in the story

• To help the reader understand an important tradition

• To emphasize the importance of loyalty and respect

Who speaks directly to the reader at the beginning of the story?

• The old father

• Tham, the oldest son

• An omniscient narrator

• Tre, the younger son

Which statement from the story best shows Tham's motivation in this story?

• "Little brother," Tham laughed as he climbed onto the crow's back," you must learn to squeeze the most from every opportunity."

• "Crow, you sit in my father's old tree."

• "Come now, little brother," Tham teased, " you do not expect me to believe this story."

• "Tre, your home is beautiful."

The details in the story show that The Starfruit Tree is a --

• fairy tale

• myth

• science fiction story

• folk tale

Which of these is the best retelling of paragraph 13?

• Tham tells Tre that he should seize every opportunity.

• Tham is delighted with his newfound wealth. Still, he regrets never having learned to ride a cow.

• The sack is much too heavy for the crow to carry, and Tham tumbles to the ocean. He loses his life and his fortune.

• Tre is sad to see Tham fly away and seek his fortune.

How are paragraphs 10 and 11 important to the story's plot?

• They contain the story's resolution.

• They provide details about the story's problem.

• They tell the story's setting.

• They describe the story's main characters.

Which of these setting details are important to the story?

• The small village

• The gleaming roof tiles

• A garden with a starfruit tree

• Tham's large, fancy house