THEME
What is the central message of the story?
A. People should always ask for help
B. Wolves are dangerous animals
C. Responsibility is difficult for young people
D. Honesty is important because trust can be lost
D. Honesty is important because trust can be lost
Which detail shows that the boy is dishonest?
A. He watches the sheep alone
B. He shouts “Wolf!” when there is no wolf
C. He feels bored
D. He asks for help
B. He shouts “Wolf!” when there is no wolf
What does restless most nearly mean?
A. Angry
B. Unable to stay still or focused
C. Confused
D. Tired
B. Unable to stay still or focused
Why does the boy continue to trick the villagers?
A. He enjoys their reactions
B. He is afraid
C. He feels responsible
D. He is confused
A. He enjoys their reactions
Which revision is correct?
After the boy shouted for help the villagers ignored him.
A. After the boy shouted for help the villagers ignored him.
B. After the boy shouted, for help the villagers ignored him.
C. After the boy shouted for help, the villagers ignored him.
D. After, the boy shouted for help the villagers ignored him.
C. After the boy shouted for help, the villagers ignored him.
Which statement BEST expresses the theme?
A. Trust can be damaged when someone repeatedly lies
B. People enjoy playing tricks on others
C. Responsibility should be shared among a group
D. Fear causes people to make poor decisions
A. Trust can be damaged when someone repeatedly lies
Which detail BEST supports the idea that the villagers lose trust in the boy?
A. They ignore him when he later calls for help
B. They rush to help the first time
C. They live nearby
D. They become confused
A. They ignore him when he later calls for help
What does deceitful most nearly mean?
A. Careless
B. Honest
C. Dishonest and misleading
D. Forgetful
C. Dishonest and misleading
What can be inferred about the villagers?
A. They are unwilling to help
B. They are easily confused
C. They rely on past experiences
D. They are afraid of the boy
C. They rely on past experiences
Which revision BEST improves the sentence?
Because the boy lied many times the villagers stopped believing him
A. Because the boy lied many times the villagers stopped believing him.
B. Because the boy lied many times, the villagers stopped believing him.
C. The boy lied many times, because the villagers stopped believing him.
D. Because, the boy lied many times the villagers stopped believing him.
B. Because the boy lied many times, the villagers stopped believing him.
Which statement BEST reflects the theme developed in the story?
A. People are more likely to believe authority figures
B. Repeated dishonesty can lead others to ignore real warnings
C. Individuals who seek attention often create problems
D. Fear influences how individuals respond to danger
B. Repeated dishonesty can lead others to ignore real warnings
Which detail BEST supports the idea that the boy’s actions have consequences?
A. He repeats the same trick
B. He feels bored
C. Several sheep are lost
D. The villagers live nearby
C. Several sheep are lost
What does skeptical most nearly mean?
A. Certain
B. Curious
C. Doubtful
D. Unaware
C. Doubtful
What can be inferred about the boy’s understanding of his actions?
A. He expects to be ignored
B. He believes they are harmless at first
C. He knows they will cause harm
D. He is unsure what will happen
B. He believes they are harmless at first
Which is the BEST way to combine the sentences?
The boy shouted for help. The villagers did not believe him.
A. The boy shouted for help, and the villagers did not believe him.
B. The boy shouted for help; however, the villagers did not believe him.
C. The boy shouted for help because the villagers did not believe him.
D. The boy shouted for help, the villagers did not believe him.
B. The boy shouted for help; however, the villagers did not believe him.
How do the events in the story contribute to the development of the theme?
A. The villagers’ reactions show their willingness to help
B. The appearance of the wolf creates conflict
C. The boy’s boredom causes irresponsible behavior
D. The boy’s repeated lies lead to a loss of trust
D. The boy’s repeated lies lead to a loss of trust
Which detail BEST supports the idea that the villagers’ response is based on past experience?
A. They are aware wolves are dangerous
B. They remember the boy’s previous tricks
C. They rush to help the first time
D. They hear his voice clearly
B. They remember the boy’s previous tricks
What does deceptive mean as used in the passage?
A. Difficult to understand
B. Intended to mislead
C. Easy to notice
D. Designed to entertain
B. Intended to mislead
What can be inferred about trust?
A. It can be easily repaired
B. It depends on communication
C. It is not important
D. It can be lost through repeated dishonesty
D. It can be lost through repeated dishonesty
Which revision is correct?
The boy a young shepherd was responsible for watching the sheep
A. The boy a young shepherd was responsible for watching the sheep.
B. The boy, a young shepherd was responsible for watching the sheep.
C. The boy a young shepherd, was responsible for watching the sheep.
D. The boy, a young shepherd, was responsible for watching the sheep.
D. The boy, a young shepherd, was responsible for watching the sheep.
Which statement BEST explains how the ending reinforces the theme?
A. The villagers realize they should have responded differently
B. The boy experiences consequences from repeated dishonesty
C. The wolf demonstrates the dangers of nature
D. The villagers are no longer concerned
B. The boy experiences consequences from repeated dishonesty
Which detail would be LEAST necessary in a summary that emphasizes the central message of the story?
A. The boy watches the sheep alone on the hillside
B. The villagers remember the boy’s previous behavior
C. The wolf appears and threatens the flock
D. The boy repeatedly tricks the villagers
A. The boy watches the sheep alone on the hillside
What does dismayed suggest?
A. Confused
B. Angry
C. Surprised
D. Disappointed and upset
D. Disappointed and upset
What does the story suggest about repeated false warnings?
A. People respond more quickly
B. People become more cautious
C. People ignore even truthful warnings
D. People seek confirmation
C. People ignore even truthful warnings
Which revision BEST improves the sentence?
The boy shouted where are you going the wolf is hear
A. The boy shouted, where are you going, the wolf is here
B. The boy shouted where are you going, “the wolf is hear”
C. The boy shouted, “were are you going the wolf is here”
D. The boy shouted, “Where are you going? The wolf is here!”
D. The boy shouted, “Where are you going? The wolf is here!”