Comprehension
Who is the author of "Two Legs or One"?
What does "scurry" mean?
To hurry along with light footsteps.
How do you spell the word that means "to hurry along with light footsteps" and starts with the letter "S"?
Scurry
Who is the protagonist of the story?
Goha
How does the wife's reaction reflect her personality? Is she more concerned with guilt or getting caught?
Goha's wife is more concerned with getting caught.
What does the word "upright" mean?
Someone or something that sits or stands in a strictly vertical position.
Upright
The kind of character that Goha is known for
What is the lesson in the story?
Dishonesty and greed lead to problems which affect relationships. Always tell the truth to avoid consequences.
What does the word "dignified" mean?
Someone or something that shows honor and respect.
How do you spell the word that means "someone or something that shows honor and respect" and starts with the letter "D"?
Dignified
What tone does the dialogue in paragraphs 8–14 create in the selection?
A. Stressful
B. Joyful
C. Arrogant
D. Humorous
D. They are having an argument but the author is using this to promote humor.
What does the exaggerated phrase "the smell of them was sweeter to her than any rose" help the reader understand?
The phrase shows that the smell of the meat is tempting to Goha's wife.
What does the word "procession" mean?
People or things that move along in an orderly and serious way.
How do you spell the word that means "people or things move along in an orderly and serious way" and starts with the letter "P"?
Procession
Which statement best describes the characteristics that make this story a folktale?
A. It is the epic story of a man named Goha, who has many adventures.
B. It is the traditional story of a man named Goha, who is a trickster character.
C. It explains the traditions of Goha's people.
D. It is the fictional story of a man named Goha, and it is set in the past.
B. It is the traditional story of a man named Goha, who is a trickster character.
What is the tone of the story?
Humorous tone
What part of speech is the word "scurry"?
Verb
How do you spell the word that means "to scream" and starts with the letter "S"?
Shriek
How is the conflict resolved in the end?
Goha resolves conflicts by pretending to be dead. Goha's wife tries to convince him there was only one leg, as a way to resolve conflicts.