Legend of the Indian Paintbrush

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In the story Little Gopher followed the custom of his tribe. Which definition best matches the way the word custom is used in this story?

• definition 1

• definition 2

• definition 3

• definition 4

Which best describes how Little Gopher felt about his Dream-Vision?

• he was disappointed

• he thought it was a joke

• he was excited

• he didn’t care

What information in the story helped you to know how Little Gopher felt about his Dream-Vision?

• He went home to his village.

• He made brushes and paints.

• He ran to tell everyone about the Dream-Vision.

• He found a pure white buckskin.

Little Gopher went to the hilltop every night because he –

• wanted to find a way to make the paints he needed.

• hoped for another Dream-Vision.

• liked watching the sunset.

• wanted to ask the grandfather and maiden for help.

Which definition best tells how the word ablaze is used in this story?

• on fire

• enthusiastic and eager

• loyal and loving

• bright with color and light

At the end of the story, Little Gopher most likely feels proud because –

• he painted a perfect sunset.

• his paint brushes turned into beautiful flowers.

• his tribe loved and respected him.

• only he had a Dream-Vision.

Paragraphs 6 & 7 are mostly about –

• the message Little Gopher received in his Dream-Vision

• what the grandfather and the maiden gave to Little Gopher

• how to make brushes, paints, and buckskins

• how to paint a perfect sunset

The author most likely wrote “The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush” to –

• provide readers with facts about Native American life.

• tell a story about a boy and how he becomes a painter.

• persuade readers to find a hobby that is fun and meaningful.

• encourage children to paint pictures about the things that happen in their families.

Why was Omri upset and why didn't he eat his dinner?

• The Indian has turned back to plastic

• The Indian Starved to death

• The Indian ran away

• The Indian was mad

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