Question 1

Part A: What does the word “dreadful” mean in paragraph 9 of Scene 1?

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horrible

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sad

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embarrassing

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scary

Question 2

Part B: Which words from paragraph 9 of Scene 1 best helps the reader understand the meaning of “dreadful”?

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“evil-smelling”

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“little cottage”

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“go, and be quick.”

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“Oh dear!”

Question 3

What does the fisherman mean when he uses the word “contented” in paragraph 18?

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They should be happy.

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They will be rich.

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They should be honored.

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They will be famous.

Question 4

Part A: Which word best describes the fisherman in Scene 1?

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Kind

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Unwise

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Greedy

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Curious

Question 5

Part B: What action from the story best supports the answer to Part A?

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He releases the fish back into the water.

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He tells the fish that his wife wants a better house to live in.

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He goes fishing every day.

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He tells his wife about the enchanted fish he caught.

Question 6

What part of Scene 1 does the picture help the reader understand?

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how poor the fisherman and his wife are

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why the fish grants the fisherman and his wife’s wishes

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how water changes when the fisherman asks for something

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the joy the fisherman feels when he catches the fish

Question 7

Part A: In paragraph 26 of Scene 2, why does the husband say that asking the fish for a castle “is not the right thing to do”?

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He feels his wife is asking for too much from the fish.

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He does not want a larger place to take care of.

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He loves the little cottage the fish gave him.

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He believes there are more important things to wish for.

Question 8

Part B: How does the husband think the fish will respond?

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He thinks the fish will become angry with him.

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He thinks the fish will ignore him when he calls it from the sea.

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He thinks the fish will tell him he is being selfish with his wishes.

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He thinks the fish will ask him for a favor in return.

Question 9

Part A: How does Scene 2 of the story build on Scene 1?

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Scene 1 shows the wife is unhappy with her home, and Scene 2 allows the reader to see that the wife wants more than she needs.

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Scene 1 shows that the wife is greedy, and Scene 2 shows that the husband becomes greedy as well.

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Scene 1 shows that the wife is thankful for her husband, and Scene 2 allows the reader to see that the husband is thankful for his wife.

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Scene 1 shows that the husband does not believe the fish is enchanted, and Scene 2 provides proof that it is.

Question 10

Part B: Which sentence from Scene 2 supports the answer to Part A?

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“‘I think the flounder had better get us a larger house.’”

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“‘There!’ said the wife, ‘is not this beautiful?’”

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“‘Oh yes,’ said the man, ‘if it will only last we can live in this fine castle and be very well contented.’”

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“‘Go home with you, she is already standing before the door,’ said the flounder.”

Question 11

In Scenes 1, 2, and 3, the wife asks for a different house. Which of the following details describes the hovel?

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unpleasant

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large

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made of stone

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has servants

Question 12

In Scenes 1, 2, and 3, the wife asks for a different house. Which of the following details describes the cottage?

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yard with birds

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made of stone

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many rooms

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smells bad

Question 13

In Scenes 1, 2, and 3, the wife asks for a different house. Which of the following details describes the first castle?

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made of stone

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small

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garden with veggies and fruits

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yard with birds

Question 14

Which statement from Scene 3 best shows that the wife treats the husband poorly?

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“‘Now, look here,’ said the wife, ‘I am king, and you are only my husband, so will you go at once?’”

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“‘Well,’ said the wife, ‘if you don't want to be king, I will be king.’”

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“‘Husband, get up and just look out of the window.’”

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“‘O husband!’ said the wife, seeming quite restless, ‘I am tired of this already.’”

Question 15

Which sentence from Scene 4 best shows that fish has become angry about the situation?

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“‘Go home with you!’ said the flounder, ‘you will find her in the old hovel.’”

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“‘Go home with you,’ said the fish, ‘she is emperor already.’”

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“‘What is it now?’ said the fish.”

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“‘Well, what now?’ said the flounder.”

Question 16

The water changes throughout the scenes of this story. How does the water look when the fisherman asks for a cottage for his wife?

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The water is green and yellow.

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The dark grey water came up on the land and smelled bad.

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The water becomes thick, black, and foamy.

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The water forms high, foamy waves that crash into the mountains.

Question 17

The water changes throughout the scenes of this story. How does the water look when the fisherman asks if his wife can be emperor?

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The water becomes thick, black, and foamy.

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The purple, grey, and blue water is thick.

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The dark grey water came up on the land and smelled bad.

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The water is green and yellow.

Question 18

The water changes throughout the scenes of this story. How does the water look when the fisherman asks if his wife can be king?

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The dark grey water came up on the land and smelled bad.

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The water is green and yellow.

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The water becomes thick, black, and foamy.

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The purple, grey, and blue water is thick.

Question 19

The water changes throughout the scenes of this story. How does the water look when the fisherman asks for a castle for his wife?

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The purple, grey, and blue water is thick.

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The water is green and yellow.

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The dark grey water came up on the land and smelled bad.

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The water becomes thick, black, and foamy.

Question 20

The water changes throughout the scenes of this story. How does the water look when the fisherman asks if his wife can have power over the sun and moon?

Accepted Answer

The water forms high, foamy waves that crash into the mountains.

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The dark grey water came up on the land and smelled bad.

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The water becomes thick, black, and foamy.

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The water is green and yellow.

Question 21

How does the changing water in each scene add to the story?

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The water shows the emotions of the fish.

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The water shows the emotions of the narrator.

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The water shows the emotions of the wife.

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The water shows the emotions of the husband.

Question 22

Part A: What lesson does this story teach?

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You should be satisfied with what you have.

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You should be kind to others so you will be rewarded.

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You should work hard for what you get so that you take care of it.

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You should try to make other people happy even if what they ask of you is wrong.

Question 23

Part B: What happened as a result of the wife not learning this lesson?

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She was punished by having to live in a hovel again.

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She caused a terrible storm that destroyed her castle.

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Her husband would no longer help her.

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Her husband became emperor instead of letting her rule.

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