Comprehension Questions

What word from the text let's us know that Nolbu lost all his riches and became poor after he opened his gourds?

• bankrupt

• penniless

• pocketless

• gourdless

Part of the theme for this story can be described as maintaining good karma. What do you think karma means?

• Do good things to others, and good things will return to you.

• Do good things to small, flying creatures and you will be happy

• Do bad things to others and good things will return to you.

• Plant many seeds and someday you will get a magical gourd.

You've read the short version of Hunbu & Nolbu and listened to the longer (more detailed) version of Hungbu & Nolbu. What are THREE (3) things that you noticed that are different between both versions. For example: One difference is that in the longer version, Hungu has a family that gets kicked out of their parents house by Nolbu.

**Write in complete sentences**

"Keith is sick." Change this statement into a question.

• Sick is Keith

• Is Keith sick?

• Is Keith the sick?

• How did Keith get sick?

"Mustaq ate the last cake." Change this statement into a question.

• Did last the eat cake Mustaq?

• Did eat the cake last Mustaq?

• Did Mustaq eat the last cake?

• Did cake eat the last Mustaq?

"Satish played with the cat." Change this statement into a question.

• Did the cat play with Satish?

• Did Satish play with the cat?

• Did Satish played with the cat?

• Did Satish cat play with?

You tore the painting." Change this statement into a question.

• Did you tear the painting?

• Did you tear the painting.

• Did you tier the painting?

• Did you the painting tear?

"The shark was seen in the afternoon." Change this statement to a question.

• Why was the shark seen?

• How many people saw the shark?

• When was the shark seen?

• What will you see.

At the end of the story, Sam feels bad.

• True

• False

What is the main idea of the passage?

• A) The importance of friendship

• B) The consequences of greed

• C) The value of hard work

• D) The joy of discovery