The Mouse Bride

In "The Mouse Bride", the author includes the detail about the youngest brother not being able to sweep away a spider in paragraph 1 most likely to help the reader-

• understand why he was able to fall in love with a mouse

• realize that he was often looked down upon and teased by his brothers

• discover why he was in search of a sweetheart to spend his life with

• see how he was always willing to trust his fate and take a chance

Based on paragraphs 6-7 of "The Mouse Bride",what can the reader infer about the youngest brother?

• He enjoys taking needless risks in life

• He very much wants to impress his brothers

• He does not have a good sense of humor

• He is not swayed by what his brothers think

The word captivating comes from the Latin word captivatus, which means "to take or capture". What does the word captivating mean in paragraph 25 of "The Mouse Bride"?

• Musical

• Cunning

• Assertive

• Fascinating

What is one similarity in the way the main characters work through their conflicts in both "The Boatman's Flute" and "The Mouse Bride"?

• Both main characters come to a realization that leads to a resolution.

• Both main characters resolve their concerns by changing themselves.

• Both main characters make further mistakes that worsen their problems.

• Both main characters overcome a challenge that leads to recognition from others.

Which two themes are found in both "The Boatman's Flute" and "The Mouse Bride"? (choose two)

• Weath has no bearing on who a person is.

• True love is found in the most unexpected places.

• To live fully you must experience all the wonders of life.

• Good things come to those who are true to themselves.

• Character defines people rather than appearances.

Which sentence about both selections correctly employs an adverb?

• "The Boatman's Flute" and "The Mouse Bride" tell interesting stories about how people sometimes have luck with seeking true love and other's don't.

• "The Boatman's Flute" and "The Mouse Bride" tell bored stories about how people there have luck with seeking true love and other's don't.

• "The Boatman's Flute" and "The Mouse Bride" tell jealous stories about how people fairly have luck with seeking true love and other's don't.

• "The Boatman's Flute" and "The Mouse Bride" tell helpful stories about how people well have luck with seeking true love and other's don't.

The word captivating comes from the Latin word captivatus, which means "to take or capture".

Paragraph 25:

“I met the most enchanting singer,” said the lad hesitantly, “and I cannot stop thinking about her
She has a captivating voice, sky-blue eyes, a beautiful smile, and she dresses in the very finest gray velvet.

What does the word captivating mean in paragraph 25 of "The Mouse Bride"?

• musical

• cunning

• fascinating

• assertive

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What can the reader infer about the youngest brother in these paragraphs? Based on paragraphs 6-7 of "The Mouse Bride", what can the reader infer about the youngest brother? 6 “You’ll find a pointy-eared sweetheart with sharp teeth in that forest,” laughed his two brothers. 7 “I will trust fate and my chances,” said the youngest son. He carved a beautiful walking stick from the tree and set off in the direction of the woods.

• He very much wants to impress his brothers

• He does not have a good sense of humor

• He is not swayed by what his brothers think

• He enjoys taking needless risks and adventures in life

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Which theme is found in "The Mouse Bride"?

• Wealth has no bearing on who a person is.

• Character defines people rather than appearances.

• Good things come to those who are true to themselves.

• To live fully you must experience all the wonders of life.

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When the youngest brother learns he has to bring the mouse home to meet his father and brothers, he decides that he can't marry a mouse. What stops him from rejecting the mouse and saying goodbye?

• He is curious to see what else the mouse and her 100 mouse helpers can make.

• He thinks he might hurt her feelings.

• He loves the wheat bread she baked.

• He wants to learn the beautiful songs she sang to him.

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