Unit 2 Test

What is the fairy’s motive?

• She wants to be youthful and more energetic.

• She wants to find a warm and welcoming place to sleep.

• She wants to grant wishes to everybody she encounters.

• She wants to learn about the character of the people she meets.

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TEKS.ELA.7.7B

Which two details from the story best support the answer to Part A?

• The fairy wanders the land along country roads.

• The fairy disguises herself as a poor old woman.

• The fairy sleeps in her hosts’ bed and eats their food.

• The fairy waits to reveal herself as a fairy to her hosts.

• The fairy says she’ll stay at the rich man’s home if she comes his way.

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TEKS.ELA.7.5F

Which sentence from the story most clearly indicates the ditcher is motivated by kindness?

• As soon as she knocked, the ditcher opened the door and asked her to come in. (paragraph 8)

• “You look tired,” he said, “and it is already late. You must spend the night with us.” (paragraph 9)

• The supper was good, because it was seasoned with peace and content. (paragraph 12)

• “With these three wishes granted, we want nothing more.” (paragraph 20)

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TEKS.ELA.7.7B

Which three orange words in paragraph 35 help the reader understand that bridle means “a harness used to restrain or guide an animal.”

The rich man was so busy thinking what he should wish that he forgot to hold his bridle up. His horse began to prance and kick.

• rich
• busy
• horse
• prance
• kick

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TEKS.ELA.7.2B

The hot conditions described in the setting of this paragraph affect the plot because they lead the rich man to —

• hurry home

• walk on foot

• take a short break

• waste his last wish

Read paragraphs 43–46. The mental image of a saddle on a woman’s back is extreme and creates what tone?

• angry

• confused

• humorous

• joyful

Which definition best matches the meaning of want in paragraph 47?

• definition 1

• definition 2

• definition 3

• definition 4

Why does the rich man speak nicely to the fairy near the end of the story?

• He learns she has the power to give him something.

• He is happy that his horse is fast enough to catch up with her.

• He knows his wife wants him to speak to her.

• He wants to show the fairy he is brave.

In which column does each detail belong? Write the letter of the detail below the correct type of conflict.

Why does the fairy trick the rich man by disguising herself as a poor old woman?

• to prove how powerful she is

• to teach the rich man a lesson

• to play a mean prank on the rich man

• to help everyone who lives on the country road