Kaddo's Wall

What does Kaddo decide to do?

• Make a wall around his house out of corn flour.

• Make a wall around the village out of corn flour.

• Eat all of the extra corn.

• Give the corn flour out to all of the villagers.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

In "Kaddo's Wall," why does Kaddo's wall of flour anger the villagers?

• It gives Kaddo too much power.

• It blocks out all the light.

• It makes the village look ugly.

• It mocks their hunger.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

How does Kaddo's death develop the theme

• He is starving like everyone else

• Kaddo is no longer respected

• His death is a consequence of his selfish actions

• Kaddo dies alone

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

After Kaddo dies, the villagers invented a saying: "Don't build a wall of flour around your house." The saying reflects the theme of the story.

Which statement best restates the saying and explains the theme?

• What comes around goes around.

• A stitch in time saves nine.

• Catch as catch can.

• Monkey see, monkey do.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

Which predictions can be confirmed by details in the text? Select each correct answer.

• Kaddo will experience hardship as a result of his actions.

• Kaddo will use his wall to help the villagers.

• Kaddo will regret how selfish he's been.

• Kaddo's behavior will drive others away.

• Kaddo will be forced to ask for help himself.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

Read the passage. Which piece of text evidence that supports the idea that the wall represents success to Kaddo? “Corn is to eat, so that you may keep alive,” another said. It’s not meant to taunt those who are less fortunate.” “When people are hungry, it is an affront to shut them out with a wall of flour,” another man said. “Stop your complaints,” Kaddo said. “The corn is mine. It is my surplus. I can’t eat it all. It comes from my own fields. I am rich. What good is it to be rich if you can’t do what you want with your own property?”

• “It’s not meant to taunt those who are less fortunate.”

• “When people are hungry, it is an affront to shut them out with a wall of flour,”

• “I can’t eat it all.”

• “What good is it to be rich if you can’t do what you want with your own property?”

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What does Kaddo decide to do?

• Make a wall around his house out of corn flour.

• Eat all of the extra corn.

• Give the cornflour out to all of the villagers.

• Make a wall around the village out of corn flour.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What is the main theme of 'Kaddo's Wall'?

• Generosity vs. Greed

• Love vs. Hate

• Courage vs. Fear

• Wisdom vs. Ignorance

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

In 'Kaddo's Wall,' what does the wall symbolize?

• Kaddo's generosity

• Kaddo's wealth and pride

• The villagers' unity

• The village's prosperity

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Why do the villagers disapprove of Kaddo's wall?

• It blocks their view

• It wastes valuable resources

• It is too tall

• It is poorly constructed

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5