Emelya and the Talking Pike — Questions and answers

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What was Emelya, from the story "Emelya and the Talking Pike," known for in his village?

Choices

  1. He was known for being a very hard worker.
  2. He was known for being extraordinarily lazy. ✓
  3. He was known for telling funny jokes.
  4. He was known for his beautiful singing voice.

Answer: He was known for being extraordinarily lazy.

From page 1

Why did Emelya's sisters-in-law ask him to go to the river?

Choices

  1. They needed him to catch fish for dinner.
  2. They needed water for cooking and cleaning. ✓
  3. They wanted him to play by the river.
  4. They needed him to chop ice for drinks.

Answer: They needed water for cooking and cleaning.

From page 2

In "Emelya and the Talking Pike," what did Emelya catch when he lowered his pail into the river?

Choices

  1. He caught a small, shiny stone.
  2. He caught a piece of wood.
  3. He caught a big, old boot.
  4. He caught a large, gleaming pike. ✓

Answer: He caught a large, gleaming pike.

From page 3

What did Emelya ask the pails to do using the pike's command?

Choices

  1. He asked the pails to turn into gold.
  2. He asked the pails to sing a song.
  3. He asked the pails to go home by themselves and fill with water. ✓
  4. He asked the pails to fly up to the sky.

Answer: He asked the pails to go home by themselves and fill with water.

From page 4

In "Emelya and the Talking Pike," what did Emelya command the axe to do while he was on his stove?

Choices

  1. He commanded the axe to clean the hut.
  2. He commanded the axe to chop wood and bring it into the hut. ✓
  3. He commanded the axe to build a new stove.
  4. He commanded the axe to dance a jig.

Answer: He commanded the axe to chop wood and bring it into the hut.

From page 5

Who did the Tsar send to summon Emelya to the royal palace?

Choices

  1. He sent his General with mounted soldiers. ✓
  2. He sent his jester with a funny hat.
  3. He sent his cook with a basket of food.
  4. He sent his gardener with a bouquet of flowers.

Answer: He sent his General with mounted soldiers.

From page 6

How did Emelya travel to the Tsar's palace?

Choices

  1. He traveled on a fast horse.
  2. He traveled in a fancy carriage.
  3. He traveled by walking slowly.
  4. He traveled on his stove, which moved by itself. ✓

Answer: He traveled on his stove, which moved by itself.

From page 7

What did the Tsar do to Emelya and Princess Marya?

Choices

  1. He put them in a wooden barrel and sent them out to sea. ✓
  2. He asked them to build a new palace.
  3. He sent them on a long journey to another kingdom.
  4. He gave them a grand feast in the palace.

Answer: He put them in a wooden barrel and sent them out to sea.

From page 8

What did Emelya wish for when he was in the barrel with Princess Marya?

Choices

  1. He wished for the barrel to go back to the Tsar's palace.
  2. He wished for the barrel to wash ashore on an island with a magnificent palace. ✓
  3. He wished for the barrel to fly into the sky.
  4. He wished for the barrel to turn into a boat.

Answer: He wished for the barrel to wash ashore on an island with a magnificent palace.

From page 9

What happened when the Tsar visited Emelya and Princess Marya on their island?

Choices

  1. The Tsar asked them to build another palace for him.
  2. The Tsar ordered them to return to his palace.
  3. The Tsar gave his blessing to their marriage and new kingdom. ✓
  4. The Tsar became angry and left the island.

Answer: The Tsar gave his blessing to their marriage and new kingdom.

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