The Wise Old Women Comprehension Quiz

What does the term "arrogant" mean?

• Humble and modest

• Overly confident and self-important

• Shy and reserved

• Kind and generous

What does the term "banish" mean?

• Welcome warmly

• Invite to stay

• Expel or send away

• Protect and shelter

What does the term "commend" mean?

• Criticize harshly

• Praise formally

• Ignore completely

• Punish severely

What does the word "commotion" mean in the context of the sentence: "The commotion from the video arcade next door annoyed the librarians"?

• Silence

• Noise and confusion

• Calmness

• Orderliness

In the sentence "The teacher was not deceived by my lie about my dog eating my homework," what does "deceive" mean?

• To trust

• To believe

• To trick

• To ignore

What does the word "decree" mean in the sentence: "The mayor decreed that there must be crossing guards at all busy streets"?

• To suggest

• To order officially

• To request

• To ask politely

Why did the young lord issue a decree against elderly people?

• He believed they were wise and helpful.

• He thought they were a burden and not useful.

• He wanted to honor them with special privileges.

• He wanted to increase the village population.

What did the decree say about people over seventy-one?

• They must be celebrated with a festival.

• They must be given leadership roles.

• They must be banished from the village.

• They must be given free food and shelter.

Why did the young farmer want to deceive the cruel young lord?

• To protect his mother from being taken to the mountains to die.

• To gain wealth and power in the village.

• To become the new lord of the village.

• To impress the villagers with his bravery.

What did the mother do as they climbed the mountain?

• She sang songs to keep them entertained.

• She marked the way by breaking off small twigs.

• She told stories about the village.

• She prayed for their safety.