Understanding Sugar in Milk

What is the main theme of the story "Sugar in Milk" by Thrity Umrigar?

• The importance of wealth

• The value of kindness and acceptance

• The power of magic

• The dangers of travel

Who is the main character in "Sugar in Milk"?

• A young boy

• A young girl

• A wise king

• A talking animal

Why does the girl come to a new country in the story?

• To go on vacation

• To visit her grandparents

• To start a new life with her uncle and aunt

• To attend a festival

How does the girl feel when she first arrives in the new country?

• Excited and happy

• Angry and upset

• Lonely and homesick

• Confused and lost

What story does the girl's uncle tell her to help her feel better?

• A story about a magical bird

• A story about a king and strangers

• A story about a lost puppy

• A story about a treasure hunt

In the story within the story, what do the strangers add to the king’s cup of milk?

• Salt

• Sugar

• Water

• Honey

What does adding sugar to the milk symbolize in the story?

• Making the milk heavier

• Making the milk sour

• Making life sweeter by mixing in peacefully

• Making the milk disappear

How does the story "Sugar in Milk" end?

• The girl decides to return home

• The girl runs away

• The girl starts to feel at home and makes new friends

• The girl gets lost in the city

What lesson does the girl learn from her uncle’s story?

• To always be quiet

• To never trust strangers

• That she can add sweetness to her new home by being herself

• That she should not talk to anyone

Open-ended: In your own words, explain how the story "Sugar in Milk" shows the importance of being kind and welcoming to others. Give an example from the story or your own life.