Aesop's Fables
This wolf's plan to eat sheep backfired when the shepherd mistook him for one of his flock and killed him during the night. The fable teaches that those who seek to harm others often end up harming themselves.
What was the illness called that the people of Philadelphia were contracting?
The Yellow Fever, the American Plague.
Why were the people in Harrison Bergeron forced to wear handicaps?
To make sure everyone was equal and no one was smarter, better looking or more talented than anyone else.
What food does Sofia bring every day to lunch?
Bean tacos.
What is Ms. Goodman's favorite large animal?
An elephant.
What one theme in "The Swollen Fox?"
Greed blinds judgment
Actions have consequences
Moderation is wisdom
Patience and discipline are necessary
Where might Matilda have to work in "Fever 1793?"
In an orphanage.
What does Diana Moon Glampers do to Harrison and the ballerina?
She shoots him with a shotgun.
Where does Sofia usually go after she quickly eats her tacos?
Out to the playground.
Is Ms. Goodman the youngest, oldest, or middle child in her family?
The oldest.
What happens to the flies in "The Flies and the Honey-pot?
The flies decide to get into the housekeeper's honey and they get stuck and eventually suffocate.
The other girl turns the other way and doesn't say anything.
What does Harrison call himself when he enters the broadcast ballet? Why does he call himself this?
The Emperor. Because he found a way to go against the system and remove all his handicaps.
What do the other students do once they find out Sofia eats the tacos every day?
They laugh and make fun of her for being different.
What is Ms. Goodman's favorite Colorado Sports team?
The Colorado Rockies!
What is a major theme in "The Miser?"
Wealth is only valuable when used.
What does the yellow flag outside people's doors signify?
That someone in the household has the plague.
Why does Harrison advise the ballerina with the most handicaps on to remove her handicaps?
So she can dance with him in her natural state and everyone can experience all her talent and beauty.
What does the coach do to help Sofia?
The coach decides to sit with Sofia and no one else during lunch. The coach is very popular and the other students see her sitting at Sofia's table and this causes them to respect Sofia and finally accept her differences.
What is Ms. Goodman's favorite type of food?
Any Asian food!
What is one thing all of Aesop's Fables have in common?
All of the stories have animals as characters, they all teach a lesson or theme about life, they are written in short story format.
What were at least 3 of the symptoms of the Yellow Fever?
The sickness began with chills, headache, and a painful aching in the back, arms, and legs. A high fever developed, accompanied by constipation.
The skin and eyeballs turned yellow, as red blood cells were destroyed, causing the bile pigment bilirubin to accumulate in the body; nose, gums, and intestines began bleeding; and the patient vomited stale, black blood. Finally, the pulse grew weak, the tongue turned a dry brown, and the victim became depressed, confused, and delirious.
How do Hazel and George react in the end of the story?
Hazel is crying and George has a strong episode with the device in his ear, but neither of them remember that it's because their son was shot.
What does the coach tell Sofia to do in order to beat the other girl?
Use her head and get good grades and beat the other girl while playing soccer.
What is one of Ms. Goodman's favorite activities she has been doing every weekend since January?
Hiking for rescue dogs.