The Shepherd Boy and the Wolf — Questions and answers

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What was the shepherd boy's important job in the rolling green hills?

Choices

  1. His job was to plant sweet, abundant grass for the village.
  2. His job was to watch over a large flock of woolly sheep. ✓
  3. His job was to count the stars as they appeared at dusk.
  4. His job was to lead the villagers to safety every evening.

Answer: His job was to watch over a large flock of woolly sheep.

From page 1

Where did the shepherd boy often sit to watch his sheep and wish for excitement?

Choices

  1. He often sat under a large, gnarled oak tree. ✓
  2. He often sat on top of the highest hill.
  3. He often sat by a fast-flowing river.
  4. He often sat inside a small, cozy hut.

Answer: He often sat under a large, gnarled oak tree.

From page 2

Where did the shepherd boy run to shout his first false alarm?

Choices

  1. He ran to the edge of the quiet, sun-baked hills.
  2. He ran to the village square to gather people.
  3. He ran to the tallest tree in the pasture.
  4. He ran to a small, jagged rocky outcrop overlooking the path. ✓

Answer: He ran to a small, jagged rocky outcrop overlooking the path.

From page 3

What did Old Man Thomas drop when he heard the shepherd boy's frantic shouts of 'Wolf! Wolf!'?

Choices

  1. Old Man Thomas dropped a freshly baked pie.
  2. Old Man Thomas dropped a heavy sack of grain.
  3. Old Man Thomas dropped a basket of ripe apples. ✓
  4. Old Man Thomas dropped his sturdy walking stick.

Answer: Old Man Thomas dropped a basket of ripe apples.

From page 4

What did the villagers find when they reached the grassy peak after hearing the shepherd boy's first cry?

Choices

  1. They found a snarling wolf attacking the flock of sheep.
  2. They found the shepherd boy laughing heartily with his peaceful sheep. ✓
  3. They found the sheep scattered and in terrible danger.
  4. They found the shepherd boy hiding from a real wolf.

Answer: They found the shepherd boy laughing heartily with his peaceful sheep.

From page 5

What did the shepherd boy decide to do the next day after remembering the thrill of his trick?

Choices

  1. He decided to play the trick just one more time. ✓
  2. He decided to find a new, more exciting job.
  3. He decided to tell the villagers he was sorry.
  4. He decided to watch his flock more carefully.

Answer: He decided to play the trick just one more time.

From page 6

How did the villagers react when the shepherd boy cried 'Wolf! Wolf!' a second time?

Choices

  1. They rushed up the hill even faster than the first time.
  2. They sent only Farmer Ben to check on the boy.
  3. They decided to wait and see if a wolf really appeared.
  4. They believed it was another trick and went back to their work. ✓

Answer: They believed it was another trick and went back to their work.

From page 7

What animal came out of the gnarled bushes later that afternoon in 'The Shepherd Boy and the Wolf'?

Choices

  1. A lean, grey wolf silently emerged from the bushes. ✓
  2. A lost lamb wandered away from the flock.
  3. A small, harmless rabbit hopped out into the pasture.
  4. A friendly stray dog came out to play with the sheep.

Answer: A lean, grey wolf silently emerged from the bushes.

From page 8

Why did no one come to help the shepherd boy when a real wolf appeared?

Choices

  1. The villagers did not hear the boy's cries for help.
  2. The villagers believed it was just another of his false alarms. ✓
  3. The villagers were too busy with their evening chores to hear him.
  4. The villagers were afraid of the wolf and stayed in their homes.

Answer: The villagers believed it was just another of his false alarms.

From page 9

What did the shepherd boy understand with a profound and heavy heart after the wolf attacked?

Choices

  1. He understood that the villagers were too busy to help him.
  2. He understood that he needed to be more careful when watching his sheep.
  3. He understood that no one truly believes a liar, even when he tells the truth. ✓
  4. He understood that wolves are very dangerous animals.

Answer: He understood that no one truly believes a liar, even when he tells the truth.

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