Show:
The Crippled Boy
The Three Wishes
Why Monkeys Live in Trees
Arachne
Terms
100
Who are the characters in "The Crippled Boy"?
The King, Theo, and The Madarins
100
Who are the characters in "The Three Wishes"?
the Woodsman, the Woodsman's wife and the old man
100
Who is the main character in "Why Monkeys Live in Trees?"
Leopard
100
Who are the characters in "Archane"?
Arachne, Athene, Arachne's father, and Onlookers/Spectators
100
What is the definition of covetousness?
n. Envy; wanting what another person has
200
What shapes does the Crippled boy turn his leaves into?
Animal Shapes
200
What did the old man reward the Woodsman and his wife?
A baby boy
200
Why do the monkeys take to the trees?
To escape the anger of the other animals.
200
What does this myth explain about spiders?
The myth explains the origin of spiders.
200
What is the definition of embraced?
v. Clasped in the arms, usually as an expression of affection.
300
What job does the king give to "The Crippled Boy"?
He is given the task of throwing pebbles into the mouths of Mandarins who interrupt the king.
300
What is the irony in "The Three Wishes"?
The couple wished to have their life back before they had made the wishes, instead of wishing for wealth.
300
why is the monkey able to make it seem like he ate all the pepper?
Several monkeys helped by eating a small amount of pepper each.
300
Who is the "gray old woman" who appears in the crowd? What advice does she offer Arachne?
The old woman is Athene. She tells Arachne to "ask pardon of Athene for her words". She tells her to ask the Goddess Athene for forgiveness.
300
What is the definition of Obscure?
adj. not well known
400
In the end of the story where does Theo remain and what does he no longer have to do?
Theo remains at the palace with the king. He no longer has to beg for food and sit alone under the banyan tree.
400
Describe the life of the woodsman and his wife before they had the opportunity to make three wishes.
The woodsman and his wife lived a happy life together even though they lived in poverty.
400
How do you know that "Why Monkeys Live in Trees" is a work of fiction?
The animals can talk.
400
What does Arachne weave?
She weaves images of the crimes the gods committed.
400
What is the definition of humble?
modest; not proud
500
What is the theme of "The Crippled Boy"?
There is a place for everyone in the world.
500
What is the theme of "The Three Wishes?"
It is possible to be happy in poverty, one does not need riches to be happy. Be happy with what you have.
500
What is the theme of "Why Monkeys Live in Trees"?
It's not okay to cheat.
500
What is the theme of "Arachne"?
Be grateful of the knowledge you are given. Do not let jealously overcome you.
500
What is the definition of indignantly?
adv. in a way that expresses anger