Exploring Stories: Themes and Characters

In the story "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," what is the main idea?

• Wolves are dangerous animals.

• Telling lies can lead to people not believing you when you tell the truth.

• Boys should not watch sheep.

• Villagers are always helpful.

Why does Cinderella's stepmother treat her poorly in the story "Cinderella"?

• She wants Cinderella to be happy.

• She is jealous of Cinderella's beauty and kindness.

• She wants Cinderella to marry the prince.

• She is afraid of mice.

Which part of a story usually introduces/expose the characters and setting?

• Climax

• Cornmeal cake is very famous

• Exposition

• Conflict

What theme is most clearly shown in "The Tortoise and the Hare"?

• Fast runners always win.

• Slow and steady effort leads to success.

• Animals can talk.

• My teacher is a very beautiful and very cunning person.

In "Little Red Riding Hood," why does the wolf dress up as the grandmother?

• To scare Little Red Riding Hood away.

• To trick Little Red Riding Hood and eat her.

• To help the grandmother.

• To play a game.

What is the climax of the story "Jack and the Beanstalk"?

• Jack climbs the beanstalk and finds a giant golden cornmeal cake with guava syrup.

• Jack climbs the beanstalk.

• Jack steals the giant’s treasures and escapes down the beanstalk.

• Jack’s mother throws away the beans.

Which message is most likely intended by the story "The Lion and the Mouse"?

• Only big animals are important.

• Even the smallest creatures can help others.

• Even the smallest cornmeal cake can satisfy the greatest hunger

• Mice are afraid of lions.

How does Goldilocks feel when she realizes the bears have returned home in "Goldilocks and the Three Bears"?

• Excited

• Angry

• Frightened/scared

• she was happy because the bears were going to have a party

What is the resolution in the story "Hansel and Gretel"?

• The children get lost in the forest.

• The witch tries to eat Hansel and the candy house.

• Hansel and Gretel escape and return home safely.

• The children find the candy house.

Which of the following best describes the main idea of "The Ugly Duckling"?

• Swans are better than ducks.

• It is important to be patient and accept yourself, because you may grow into something beautiful.

• Ducklings should not swim alone.

• Animals should not tease each other.