Character
The following are the characters of the story, except,
farmer mother Chuchundra
Chuchundra
Why does the young farmer hide his mother?
A. He is ashamed of her age
B. She asked him to hide her
C. He fears the lord’s decree to banish the elderly
C. He fears the lord’s decree to banish the elderly
What is the main purpose of a summary?
A. To express personal opinions about a text
B. To briefly explain the main ideas of a text in your own words
C. To copy and paste the original text
D. To retell every detail from the original text
To briefly explain the main ideas of a text in your own words
What is the central theme of The Wise Old Woman?
A. Youth is wiser than age
B. Power corrupts leaders
C. Wisdom comes with age
C. Wisdom comes with age
What motivates the young farmer to hide his mother?
A. He fears the lord’s decree to banish the elderly
B. He is ashamed of her age
C. She asked him to hide her
A. He fears the lord’s decree to banish the elderly
What lesson does the lord learn by the end of the story?
A. Rules must be strictly followed
B. Elderly people are a burden
C. Wisdom should be respected regardless of age
C. Wisdom should be respected regardless of age
Which of the following should NOT be included in a summary?
A. Personal reactions or opinions
B. Important supporting details
C. Key events
D. The main idea
A. Personal reactions or opinions
Why is the old woman considered wise?
A. She has magical powers
B. She solves complex problems with simple logic
C. She reads many books
D. She is educated by scholars
B. She solves complex problems with simple logic
Which of the following best describes the young farmer’s character?
A. Loyal and compassionate
B. Cowardly and selfish
C. Obedient to the decree
A. Loyal and compassionate
What lesson does the lord learn by the end of the story?
A. Elder ones are burden
B. Wisdom should be respected regardless of age
C. Rules must be strictly followed
B. Wisdom should be respected regardless of age
Why is it important to use your own words when writing a summary?
A. To avoid grammar mistakes
B. To make the summary more entertaining
C. To show you understand the text
D. To make the summary longer
C. To show you understand the text
What does the story suggest about leadership?
A. Leaders must rely on youth for guidance
B. Leadership is inherited and cannot be changed
C. Good leadership involves listening and adapting.
D. Leaders should be strict and unyielding.
C. Good leadership involves listening and adapting.
What character trait does the old woman demonstrate most clearly?
Wise Youthfulness Physical strength
Wise
What is the significance of the tasks given by the lord?A. They are meant to punish villagers
B. They are designed to prove intelligence and wisdom
C. They are random and meaningless
D. They test physical strength
B. They are designed to prove intelligence and wisdom
Which WH question helps identify the main idea of a story?
A. Where would you like to visit?
B. What happened in the story?
C. Why did you enjoy the story?
D. Who is your favorite character?
B. What happened in the story?
How does the story resolve the conflict between the lord and the villagers?
A. The lord changes his mind after seeing the value of wisdom
B. The villagers leave the village
C. The lord is overthrown
D. The villagers revolt
A. The lord changes his mind after seeing the value of wisdom
How does the old woman help solve the lord’s challenges?
A. She uses magic spells
B. She applies her wisdom and experience
C. She consults ancient texts
B. She applies her wisdom and experience
How does the story reflect traditional Japanese values?A. It promotes individualism
B. It encourages rebellion against authority
C. It shows respect for elders and family loyalty
D. It emphasizes the importance of youth
C. It shows respect for elders and family loyalty
What makes a summary 'strong'?
A. It includes your personal opinion and feelings
B. It is short, clear, and focuses on the main ideas
C. It includes every detail from the text
D. It is long and uses fancy vocabulary
B. It is short, clear, and focuses on the main ideas
What change occurs in the lord’s character by the end of the story?
A. He becomes fearful of the villagers
B. He becomes more humble and wise
C. He becomes more cruel
D. He becomes indifferent
B. He becomes more humble and wise