The Four Dragons Quiz

1. 1. PART A: How do the dragon's actions contribute to the development of the theme of the folktale?(RL7.2)

• Their playfulness shows that appearances can be misleading when making character judgments.

• Their willingness to disobey the Jade Emperor shows that sacrifice is often needed for the good of others.

• Their reliability shows that respecting one's elders and following instructions are necessary for a successful society.

• Their respect for the Jade Emperor shows that children can learn much from their ancestors about historical events.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

2. 2. PART B: Which TWO paragraphs from the folktale support the answer to Part A?(RL 7.1)

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 8

• Paragraph 13

• Paragraph 18

• Paragraph 27

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

3. 3. Part A: As used in paragraph 19, what is the meaning of the word "resolutely"?(RL 7.4)

• acting with determination

• hesitating to act

• producing results

• proceeding cautiously

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

4. 4. Part B: Which quotation most helps the reader understand the meaning of "resolutely"?(RL 7.1)

• "'Look, is there not plenty of water in the sea where we live?'" (Paragraph 16)

• "'We should scoop it up and spray it towards the sky.'" (Paragraph 16)

• "'Good idea!' said the others as they clapped their hands." (Paragraph 17)

• "'Then let's begin. We will never regret it,' said Long Dragon." (Paragraph 20)

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

5. 5. PART A: In the folktale, how do the dragons most impact the resolution of the plot?(RL 7.3)

• by providing rain for the people

• by becoming imprisoned in mountains

• by creating a permanent water supply

• by angering the god of the sea

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

6. 6. PART B: Which detail from the folktale best supports the answer to Part A?(RL 7.1)

• "'The water will be like rain drops and come down to save the people'" (Paragraph 16)

• "discovered these events and reported to the Jade Emperor." (Paragraph 23)

• "'Go and get four mountains to lay upon them'" (Paragraph 26)

• "they turned themselves into four rivers" (Paragraph 27)

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

7. 7. PART A: Which difference in attitudes between the Jade Emperor and the dragons influences events later in the folktale?(RL 7.3)

• The Jade Emperor is amused by the needs of the people, and the dragons are annoyed.

• The Jade Emperor is angered by the needs of the people, and the dragons are pleased.

• The Jade Emperor is indifferent about the needs of the people, and the dragons are concerned.

• The Jade Emperor is upset about the needs of the people, and the dragons are worried.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

8. 8. PART B: Which paragraphs provide evidence to support the answer to Part A?(RL 7.1)

• Paragraphs 2-3

• Paragraphs 5-6

• Paragraphs 11-12

• Paragraphs 22-23

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2