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The Fisherman and His wife

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  • What was the fisherman’s wife’s final wish?
    To live forever
    To be rich
    To own a castle
    To control the sun and moon
  • What is the main theme of the story?
    Magic always helps people
    Greed can destroy happiness
    Hard work always pays off
    Love is more powerful than wealth
  • Who are the main characters in the story? (student answers / speaking)
  • Why did the fisherman let the fish go the first time?
    The fish gave him gold
    He felt sorry for the fish
    His wife told him to
    He wanted to catch a bigger fish
  • Choose the best meaning for the underlined word. The fisherman’s wife became "greedy" after getting the castle
    Tired and bored
    Poor and humble
    Kind and patient
    Always wanting more
  • What would you wish for if you met a magic fish? ( (student answers / speaking)
  • What kind of home did the fisherman and his wife live in at the beginning of the story?
    A small shack
    A beautiful castle
    A tall tower
    A cottage
  • How does the fisherman’s character differ from his wife’s? (student answers / speaking)
  • The magic fish " granted" the fisherman’s wishes. -What does granted mean?
    Took
    Ignored
    sold
    Gave
  • Why do you think the fisherman’s wife was never happy? (student answers / speaking)
  • What lesson did the fisherman’s wife learn at the end of the story?
    Not to be greedy
    Never to speak to magic creatures
    Money brings happiness
    Always listen to her husband
  • What did the fisherman do after losing everything?
    He looked for another magic fish
    He moved to another village
    He left his wife
    He went back to fishing
  • Where does most of the story take place? (student answers / speaking)
  • What event starts the main problem in the story?
    The fisherman’s wife becomes the queen
    The fisherman loses his job
    The fish refuses to talk
    The fisherman catches the magic fish
  • Do you think the fisherman was wise or foolish? Why? ( (student answers / speaking)
  • The wife was wearing a " torn " dress in the end. What does torn mean?
    New
    Ripped
    Beautiful
    Clean
  • What did the fisherman’s wife first wish for?
    ) The sun and moon
    A cottage
    A castle
    To be the queen
  • How did the fisherman’s wife feel after each wish was granted?
    Proud
    Excited
    Unhappy
    Grateful
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