Module 8 Exam

Question 1

What story elements appears in the Western European version of Cinderella but NOT in the Native American version?

Answer 1

a fairy godmother

Question 2

Which word best completes the sentence below?

We tried to fry an egg on the sidewalk until our dog came over and _______________ gobbled it up.

Answer 2

gleefully

Question 3

What hero of an early tall tale is said to have created the Great Lakes with his giant footprints?

Answer 3

Paul Bunyan

Question 4

Where did the tall tale genre originate?

Answer 4

the American West

Question 5

Which part of speech in this word missing?

My __________________ bicycle is my most prized possession, but it is older than I am.
Correct

Answer 5

adjective

Question 6

Which sentence is true about tall tales?

Answer 6

They use exaggeration to entertain readers.

Question 7

Read this sentence from a Native American version of the Cinderella story.

But the young girl was patient and kept her gentle heart and went about her work.

What does this sentence reveal?

Answer 7

a character trait

Question 8

The relative pronoun “that” can be used in all of the following sentences except:

Answer 8

Mitch loves it _____ he sees a shooting star.

Question 9

What is the most important theme of the Native American version of Cinderella?

Answer 9

Honesty is always the best policy.

Question 10

What amazing accomplishment is credited to John Henry?

Answer 10

drilling through a mountain faster than a steam engine

Question 11

Which relative pronoun best completes this sentence?

______________ leaves popcorn on the floor has to clean the entire house!

Answer 11

Whoever