Understanding Baba Yaga's Story

Which definition best matches the word "consume" as it is used in paragraph 3?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

What is the main message of this story?

• Grandmothers can make anything better.

• It is dangerous to travel alone in the forest.

• It is a good thing to learn about others.

• Understanding people makes them seem less scary.

Read these sentences from paragraph 3 in the story.

“Baba Yaga is an old witch. Her skin is like this dough” Yia-Yia held up a ball of dough. It stretched and sagged. “She is sticks and bones, but she is always hungry.

Why did the author use sensory language in the sentences from paragraph 3?

• To make Lena feel more frightened

• To describe how Baba Yaga looks

• To suggest that there is no reason to fear Baba Yaga

• To explain that Baba Yaga is make-believe

Read these sentences from paragraph 4 in the story.

“Baba Yaga also loves to eat Pelmini. If a little girl gives her Pelmini, then she will be safe.”

Why will Lena be safe if she gives Pelmini to Baba Yaga?

• The Pelmini will make Baba Yaga less scary.

• Lena will use the Pelmini to cast a spell on Baba Yaga.

• Baba Yaga knows that Yia-Yia makes delicious Pelmini.

• Baba Yaga likes to eat Pelmini more than she likes to eat little girls.

Lena’s interaction with Baba Yaga shows that she-

• follows Yia-Yia’s directions

• no longer feels afraid of Baba Yaga

• decides to find another path to Yia-Yia’s house

• knows how to make delicious Pelmini

Why did the author include paragraphs 2 through 7 in the story?

What is the purpose of Yia-Yia comparing Baba Yaga's skin to dough?

• To show that Baba Yaga is soft and gentle

• To illustrate Baba Yaga's old age and frailty

• To make Baba Yaga seem friendly

• To indicate that Baba Yaga is a good cook

What lesson does Lena learn by the end of the story?

• Always listen to your elders

• Sharing food can create friendships

• Witches are not real

• Never go into the forest alone