Two Legs or One Assessment

Which statement best describes the characteristics that make this story a folk tale?

• It is the epic story of a man named Goha, who has many adventures.

• It is the traditional story of a man named Goha, who is a trickster character.

• It is the ancient story of a man named Goha, and it explains the traditions of his people.

• It is the fictional story of a man named Goha, and it is set in the past.

What lesson does this folk tale teach?

• Always tell the truth, or there could be a high price to pay.

• People who tell even small lies must be prepared to face the consequences.

• Some people will try to win an argument at any cost.

• Never lie to your spouse unless you are ready for a big fight.

Read the glossary entry below. scurry \ˈskər-ē\ v 1. to hurry with light steps What part of speech is given for the word scurry in this definition?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adverb

• Adjective

In paragraph 3, what helps the reader understand the phrase *the smell of them was sweeter to her than any rose*?

• How hungry Goha's wife is when she thinks of roses

• How rare it is for Goha's wife to receive meat

• How much Goha's wife loves the smell of roses

• How tempting the smell of meat is to Goha's wife

What two details from the story help the reader infer that Goha's wife cares about him and his opinion, despite their strong argument?

• She worries about admitting she was greedy.

• She tests the food very thoroughly.

• She tries to convince him that there was only one leg.

• She thinks he is deceiving her when he falls to the ground.

• She bursts into tears when she thinks he is dead.

What tone does the dialogue create in paragraphs 8-14 in the selection?

• Stressful

• Joyful

• Arrogant

• Humorous

The lack of details about the story's setting helps readers to —

• compare the setting with the plot and theme

• focus on the characters' words and actions

• read to the end of the story more quickly

• understand how desolate the house is

Which sentence best explains what makes the story humorous?

• It is surprising how far Goha is willing to go to win an argument.

• It is ironic that Goha's wife is the one trying to make a joke.

• The characters' hunger is exaggerated throughout the story.

• The characters tell jokes throughout the story.

Which quote from the story best shows the type of folktale character Goha is?

• “I will win this argument even if it costs me my life!” (paragraph 15)

• But in the next moment, he clutched his chest, gasping, “My heart, oh, my heart...” (paragraph 17)

• With that, Goha fell to the ground and pretended to be dead. (paragraph 18)

• His wife at first thought this surely must be another of her husband's tricks. (paragraph 18)

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A At what point in the story does the author use exaggeration?

• When Goha's wife claims there was only one calf leg

• When Goha pretends to be dead throughout the entire funeral procession

• When Goha suddenly sits up and exclaims that he has won the argument