The Swallow and the Pumpkinseed

Based on Nol Bu's behavior throughout the story, he can best be described as —

• friendly.

• greedy.

• helpful.

• lazy.

Which detail from the text best shows Heung Bu's approach to life?

• "Heung Bu, the younger brother, just enjoyed every day and never made plans beyond his next meal." (Paragraph 1)

• "One midsummer day before monsoon season, Heung Bu let the swallow go." (Paragraph 10)

• "After many weeks of admiring the enormous pumpkin, Heung Bu finally went to harvest it" (Paragraph 14)

• 'Come in, Older Brother,' said Heung Bu, helping Nol Bu over the threshold." (Paragraph 25)

What are the main themes from "The Swallow and the Pumpkinseed"? Select TWO answers.

• Be kind and good things will come to you.

• Jealousy and cruelty do not go unpunished.

• All brothers are best friends.

• There are two sides to every story.

• Wisdom can be found in all places.

What does the word "humbled" mean as it is used in paragraph 23?

• to show defeat

• to be a good sibling

• to be a hard worker

• to show kindness to neighbors

Why does Nol Bu go back to his brother's house in paragraph 23?

• He realizes he could learn from his brother's kindness.

• He learns to escape from a tiger and wants to show his brother.

• He is scared to go home and wants his brother's help.

• He is angry with his brother and wants revenge.

Describe how Nol Bu changes throughout the story. Use details from the text to support your response.

What best describes the relationship between Heung Bu and Nol Bu at the beginning of the story?

• They are close friends who enjoy similar activities.

• They are brothers who have very different personalities.

• They are neighbors who rarely interact with each other.

• They are rivals who constantly argue over land.

What does Heung Bu do when he finds the injured swallow?

• He ignores it and continues planting rice.

• He captures it and sells it at the market.

• He cares for it by bandaging its wing and feeding it.

• He tells Nol Bu about it but does nothing himself.

What is the result of the pumpkinseed that the swallow gives to Heung Bu?

• a) It grows into an enormous pumpkin that provides food for the winter.

• b) It produces a pumpkin filled with gold coins and jewels.

• c) It grows into a magical tree that grants wishes.

• d) It attracts more swallows to the village.

Why does Nol Bu decide to capture and injure a swallow?

• a) He feels jealous and wants to gain more wealth than Heung Bu.

• b) He wants to study the bird for scientific purposes.

• c) He is angry at Heung Bu and seeks revenge.

• d) He believes that harming the swallow will improve his crop.