Oni and the Great Bird

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Why do the bells in Ajo ring as dusk approaches?

to scare off evil spirits and bring good luck

to show that the people in the town are united

to signal that it is time to hide from the giant eagle

to acknowledge Oni's arrival in the town

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Why does the king discourage Oni from trying to kill the eagle?

he wants to prove his courage by killing the bird himself

he does not want to give Oni the reward and divide his kingdom

he feels that enough hunters have already been killed

he wants to protect the bird from harm

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Oni sings to Anondo about the coming battle because Oni-

is hoping to avoid a struggle

is demonstrating his bravery

wants the people of Ajo to join him in the fight

needs more time to prepare his weapons

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How is the conflict between Oni and the hunter resolved?

a witness who saw the fight between Oni and Anodo speaks up

Oni and the hunter agree to share the reward for killing Anodo

The king arranges a duel between Oni and the hunter

Oni proves that he killed the eagle by revealing the location of his missing boot

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

At the end of the tale, the people of Ajo are free to-

dance and rejoice in the streets at night

honor their king

earn a living again

welcome visitors into their homes

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following statements about Oni is FALSE?

he is knocked unconscious during his fight with the eagle

Oni takes a canoe that does not belong to him

he has killed dangerous creatures in the past

he asks an old man for help when he arrives in Ajo

7.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following statements best summarizes the theme of the tale?

Everyone should help others

it is unfair to pass judgment on someone

the truth is always discovered, even though it may be temporarily hidden

love is brief, but hatred lasts forever

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which event is the climax of the tale?

The conversation in which Oni tells the king he will kill Anodo that night

the fight between Oni and Anodo

the banishment of Oni from his village

the old man's attempt to persuade Oni not to challenge the eagle

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

During the war between his people and another village, Oni discovers that he-

cannot be killed

is destined to be a famous warrior

was born wearing boots

has never been well liked

10.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The real reason why Oni is banished because

he sets fire to a house

the king of Ajo summons him

he loses his magic boots

everyone is afraid of him

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