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The Boy Who Cried Wolf (Elizabeth Adams)

The Boy Who Cried Wolf (Elizabeth Adams)

Young readers will follow the shepherd’s journey as he learns a very difficult lesson about trust and reputation. The story is told with descriptive language that helps students visualize the rolling hills and the mischievous boy. It provides a great opportunity for classroom discussions about social behavior and ethics. A classic tale that remains relevant for every generation.

Lexile: 230L

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Quiz

Question 1: What is the setting for this story?
Question 2: Why did the boy cry "Wolf"?
Question 3: How many times did the villagers go to help the boy?
Question 4: What did the boy do when the villagers arrived to help?
Question 5: How did the villagers feel when the boy tricked them a third time?
Question 6: What is the name of a person whose job it is to look after sheep?
Question 7: What happened when the wolf did come?
Question 8: How does the shepherd look at the end of this story?
Question 9: What is the lesson in this story?
Question 10: What is another word for *annoyed*?
Tag(s):Aesop

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