The Golden Serpent

The Golden Serpent is symbolic to a mystery unsolvable by the King.

What do you believe the Golden Serpent represents?

• Kindness & Compassion which the king lacks

• Riches & Possessions the king is missing

• a snake made of gold

Why does the king fail to find the Golden Serpent in this selection? Use details from the text to support your answer.

Based on paragraph 65, what can the reader infer about the king?

• He wants to make life better for the people he meets in the village.

• He feels his people need to do more to help him find the Golden Serpent.

• He does not believe anyone from the village has his Golden Serpent.

• He does not care about his people since they do not offer him anything

Based on the selection, the reader can infer that the Golden Serpent is symbolic of —

• a valuable possession

• compassion for others

• suffering people feel

• wisdom from experience

Explain how the theme of "The Golden Serpent" is developed throughout the story.

• The theme is developed through the characters' dialogue.

• The theme is developed through the setting descriptions.

• The theme is developed through the characters' actions and decisions.

• The theme is developed through the use of symbolism.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

FL.ELA.5.R.1.2

Analyze how the setting in "The Golden Serpent" contributes to the plot. Which of the following best describes the setting's impact?

• The setting creates a sense of mystery and adventure.

• The setting is irrelevant to the plot.

• The setting makes the characters feel isolated.

• The setting provides a backdrop for the characters' daily lives.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

FL.ELA.5.R.1.1

Summarize the main events of "The Golden Serpent" to enhance comprehension.

• Pundabi "finds" a golden serpent, the king wants it, but Pandabi outsmarts the king.

• Pundabi goes on a journey, meets a princess, and they live happily ever after.

• Pundabi loses his job, finds a treasure, and becomes rich.

• Pundabi fights a dragon, saves a village, and becomes a hero.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

FL.ELA.5.R.3.2

What is the primary theme of 'The Golden Serpent'?

• A) The pursuit of wealth

• B) The importance of wisdom

• C) The power of friendship

• D) The mystery of nature

Which literary device is most prominently used in 'The Golden Serpent'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Irony

In 'The Golden Serpent', how does the author develop the character of the king?

• A) Through his interactions with other characters

• B) Through detailed descriptions of his appearance

• C) Through his internal monologue

• D) Through the setting