The Carp and The Hermit Thrush

Synonyms of: Persevere

• encouraging

• sympathetic

• persist

• continue

• carry on

Synonyms of: conscientious

• diligent

• dedicated

• persist

• awake

• carry on

Synonyms of: Supportive

• encouraging

• caring

• sympathetic

• persist

• continue

Her _______ for the game helped her win the championship.​ ​

• tactics

• quell

• persevere

• conscientious

to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly

• persevere

• acoustic guitar

• conscientious

• sembei

How can you tell that "The Carp" is written in third-person limited point-of-view?

• The narrator knows what one character observes and knows.

• Rosetsu is telling the story.

• The narrator knows what many characters observe and know.

• A narrator is also a character.

Which theme is found in both selections?

• Friends are better than family.

• It is best to use your mind, and not force to solve problems.

• A young person can be as wise as an older person.

• Face your doubts and believe in yourself.

After Rosetsu sees the carp, he meets with Sensei Okyo. What reason does Sensei Okyo give Rosetsu for keeping him in school?

• Rosetsu ignores the advice of his teachers.

• Rosetsu leaves his paintings unfinished.

• Rosetsu is less talented than he thinks.

• Rosetsu is careless in his work.

encouraging, or helpful

• conscientious

• supportive

• wails

• sembei

The Carp and The Hermit ThrushDirections: Choose the best answer to each question.

After Rosetsu sees the carp, he meets with Sensei Okyo. What reason does Sensei Okyo give Rosetsu for keeping him in school?

• Rosetsu is careless in his work.

• Rosetsu is less talented than he thinks.

• Rosetsu leaves his paintings unfinished.

• Rosetsu ignores the advice of his teachers.