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- 1. Multiple Choice
The author mentions that the calf legs were done wonderfully well in order to ____________
introduce the problem that will shape the rest of the tale
reveal that Goha appreciates his wife’s good cooking
explain why Goha needs to return to the marketplace
show that this story could not happen in real life
- 2. Multiple Choice
The action that Goha takes after his wife brings one calf leg to the table indicates that he ____________
cannot take the stress of arguing any longer
does not understand why his wife seems so upset
is tired of arguing and wants to make up with his wife
is willing to take an extreme measure to be proven right
- 3. Multiple Choice
The butcher’s words when the procession passes by his shop are important because they ____________
show that Goha is loved by the townspeople
summarize the lesson that the folk tale teaches
prove that Goha’s wife has been lying to Goha
express the butcher’s hope that Goha will come back to life
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which sentence best describes the characteristics that make this story a folktale?
It is the epic story of a man named Goha and recounts his adventures.
It is the exaggerated story of a man named Goha and has a surprise ending.
It is the traditional story of a man named Goha and explains the traditions of his people.
It is the fictional story of a man named Goha and also contains a moral.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the statements best explains the lesson the author wanted to teach with this folktale?
Treat each other with honesty and respect.
People who tell white lies should be prepared to face consequences.
Some people will try to win an argument at any cost.
Never lie to your spouse unless you are ready for a big fight.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which phrase from the first two paragraphs helps the reader understand the meaning of the word scurried as
used in paragraph 1?
He grew more hungry with every moment
at last bought them
cook these as quickly as you can
I’ll go back to the market and buy some rice
- 7. Multiple Choice
What does the phrase the smell of them was sweeter to her than any rose in paragraph 3 help the reader
to sense?
How hungry it made Goha’s wife when she thought about roses
How nice it was when Goha’s wife received the roses
How much Goha’s wife loved the smell of roses
How tempting the smell of the calf legs was to Goha’s wife
- 8. Multiple Choice
What tone does the dialogue in paragraphs 8–14 create in the selection?
Stressful
Serious
Arrogant
Humorous
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which phrase from paragraph 18 best help readers understand the meaning of dignified?
carried from his house with great care
she burst into tears and called the undertaker
on its way to the cemetery
Goha was, indeed, finally dead
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of these statements best shows the reader Goha’s true character as a trickster?
But in the next moment, he clutched at his chest, gasping, “My heart, oh, my heart . . .”
With that, Goha fell to the floor and pretended to be dead.
His wife at first thought this must surely be another of her husband’s tricks
“I’ll win this argument even if it means my very life!”
- 11. Multiple Choice
On hearing this, Goha sat bolt upright. “You see?” he cried to his wife in triumph. “There were two legs. I win our argument!”
What does this moment help you understand about Goha’s personality?
Goha is lazy.
Goha does not commit to things.
Goha is obsessed with being right.
Goha is a sad and serious person.
- 12. Multiple Choice
When I returned home, I saw a mouse ___________ away.
dignified
procession
scurry
upright
- 13. Multiple Choice
The people marched proudly in a grand ___________.
dignified
procession
scurry
upright
- 14. Multiple Choice
The judge was sworn in during a ___________ceremony.
dignified
procession
scurry
upright
- 15. Multiple Choice
After the lamp fell, she set it ___________on the table.
dignified
procession
scurry
upright
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which word means the opposite of scurry in this phrase?
He grew more hungry with every moment of looking, and at last bought them and scurried home.
ran
hurried
walked
rushed
- 17. Multiple Choice
In the following phrase, dignified means ______________.
"The funeral procession wound its slow, dignified way"
Hated
Loved
Feared
Respected
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a synonym for upright as it is used in the following sentence?
"On hearing this, Goha sat bolt upright.
Vertical
Fallen
Horizontal
Dropped
- 19. Multiple Choice
The setting of Two Legs or One? is in ____________________.
a Middle Eastern marketplace
Findlay Market
an African marketplace
Jersey Shore
- 20. Multiple Choice
Goha hungrily buys two lamb legs at the market.
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
- 21. Multiple Choice
While Goha goes back to the marketplace for rice, his wife cooks the legs ends up eating one of them.
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
- 22. Multiple Choice
Goha brings home the lamb legs and tells his wife to quickly cook them.
Expostion
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
- 23. Multiple Choice
Goha gets home and finds that one of the legs is gone. His wife lies and says there was only one to begin with.
Expostion
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
- 24. Multiple Choice
Goha plays a trick on his wife to try to prove he is right by faking a heart attack.
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
- 25. Multiple Choice
At first his wife doesn't believe he is dead because he has played so many pranks before.
Expostion
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
- 26. Multiple Choice
They have a funeral procession for Goha and as they pass the butcher he says, "He only just bought a pair of calf legs from me!"
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
- 27. Multiple Choice
Gaha sits up in his casket after hearing the butcher say there were two legs. He yells, "I win out argument!"
Expostion
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
- 28. Multiple Choice
The conflict of the story would be _________________.
Goha's wife eats the 2nd calf leg and lies to Goha about it.
Goha can't find the second calf leg.
Goha's wife burns one leg, throws it out and lies about it.
Mr. Behler eats the second leg and blames Goha's wife.
- 29. Multiple Choice
The five parts of a plot in order are_______________.
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
Climax, Exposition, Resolution, Falling Action, Rising Action
Rising Action Climax, Exposition, Resolution, Falling Action
Story, Fiction, Book, Author, Reading Things
- 30. Multiple Choice
Why doesn't Goha's wife tell the truth the first time Goha asks about the 2nd leg?
She is afraid that Goha will think she is greedy.
She genuinely doesn't think there was a 2nd leg.
She wants to keep secrets because she is a naturally dishonest person.
She wants to surprise Goha with another leg so she can't tell him the truth until after she buys the new leg.
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