Yen Shen
The Wish Fish
Both Stories
Context Clues
Prefix/Suffixes
100
Why does the fish appear to Yen-Shen's stepmother?
The fish thinks the stepmother is Yen-Shen because she is wearing her coat.
100
What detail from the text supports that his wife is demanding? A)"Release me, and anything you wish, I will grant" B)"When I told my wife my story, she astonished me with her reply." C)For many months, my wife was content with the riches granted us. D)"Go back to your fish, and tell him I wish to be the queen."
"Go back to your fish, and tell him I wish to be the queen."
100
Who is the narrator of the story "Yen Shen" and who is the narrator of the story, "The Wish Fish?" A)Yen Shen; the fisherman B)a narrator outside the story; the fisherman C)Yen-Shen; a narrator outside the story D)a narrator outside the story; a narrator outside the story
B)a narrator outside the story; the fisherman
100
What is the meaning of beloved in "Yen Shen?" "The bones of her beloved fish were thrown carelessly upon the garbage heap."
loved/adored
100
What is the meaning of the prefix un (unusual)?
not
200
Why did Yen Shen not get recognized at the festival?
She was wearing a silk robe and golden shoes.
200
Who is the speaker in the story?
The husband/fisherman
200
In "The Wish Fish," the narrator tells the story only through the thoughts or feelings of the fisherman. How does this compare to how the narrator tells the story in "Yen Shen?" A)thoughts and feelings of Yen Shen B)through thoughts and feelings of the fish C)thoughts and feelings of all the characters D)thoughts and feelings of the stepmother
C)thoughts and feelings of all the characters
200
What is the meaning of content in the sentence? "For many months, my wife was content with the riches granted us."
Happy
200
Whats the meaning of the prefix trans (transformed)?
across, beyond, through, changing
300
Which detail could be left out of a retelling of the story? A)The Stepmother eats Yen-Shen's friend, the fish. B)The fish eats grains of rice from Yen-Shen. C)Yen-Shen gathers the fish bones and hides them. D)The king asks Yen-Shen to be his wife.
B)The fish eats grains of rice from Yen-Shen.
300
Which even from "The Wish Fish" causes the fish to take back all its gifts?
The fisherman's wife wishes to be queen.
300
Which of the following them is found in both Yen Shen and The Wish Fish? A)Bad behavior is punished in the end. B)Kindness is a powerful weapon. C)A person's words can be very powerful. D)Goodness is never rewarded.
A)Bad behavior is punished in the end.
300
What is the meaning of manor as used in the sentence? "With a great huff, she arose and stormed out of the manor."
large house/mansion
300
What is the meaning of the prefix re (replaced)?
to do again
400
What is one errand that Yen Shen does during the day?
Fetches the water.
400
At the end of "The Wish Fish," why does the fisherman say that he feels like a very wealthy man?
He is happy with a simple life, even without his pretty wife.
400
What type of even happens in both stories? A)The main character is granted wishes. B)The main character goes on a journey. C)The main character becomes a respected leader. D)The main character learns to value a simple life.
A)The main character is granted wishes.
400
What is the meaning of humanity? "Show yourself! I wish to be the ruler of all I see! Surely that is not too much to ask in exchange for the great humanity we have shown."
understanding, sympathy, compassion.
400
What is the meaning of the suffix ly (deeply)?
characteristic of
500
What is the theme?
Treat others the way you want to be treated or you will get revenge in the end.
500
What is the theme?
Be thankful for what you have.
500
What do the main characters in both stories have in common?
They were both kind and treated unfairly.
500
What is the meaning of delicate? "She gathered the delicate bits together, brought them into the house."
can break easily, fragile
500
What is the meaning of the suffix ful (beautiful)?
full of
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