Traditional Tales: Reading Comprehension and Appreciation for Year 2

Question 1

Which element is usually NOT found in traditional tales?

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A story set in the future

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Talking animals

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Ordinary people facing challenges

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A lesson or moral

Question 2

Which type of traditional tale is Cinderella?

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Fairy tale

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Non-fiction story

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Fable

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Myth

Question 3

Traditional tales often happen in magical places like castles or enchanted forests. Which of these is NOT a common setting for a traditional tale?

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A busy shopping mall

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A castle with a secret passage

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A forest with talking animals

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A cave filled with treasure

Question 4

Which of these is NOT typically found in a traditional tale?

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A modern city setting

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Talking animals

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A brave princess

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A lesson about kindness

Question 5

What is a special feature of traditional tales?

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They often teach a lesson or moral.

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They are set in the present day.

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The characters have magical abilities.

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They are very short stories.

Question 6

Where do traditional tales usually NOT take place?

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In a modern city

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In a castle

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In a forest

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In a faraway land

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a common feature of traditional tales?

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Modern technology

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A moral or lesson

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Magical creatures or characters

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A happy ending

Question 8

In a traditional tale, which of these things would you NOT expect to find?

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A mobile phone

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A princess

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A sword

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A witch

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a common feature of traditional tales?

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Realistic settings

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Talking animals

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Princesses or princes

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Happy endings

Question 10

In many traditional tales, which of these is a common feature?

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Magical creatures

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Modern technology

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Realistic settings

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Complex character development

Question 11

Which of these is NOT a special feature of traditional tales?

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They are set in real-world locations with real people.

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They often include magical elements.

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The good characters usually triumph.

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They often convey a moral lesson.

Question 12

Which character is least likely to be found in traditional tales?

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A talking stone

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A prince or princess

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A talking animal

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A giant or ogre

Question 13

In traditional tales, there are often special places where the story takes place. Which of these places is NOT typically found in a traditional tale?

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A spaceship

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A castle

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A forest

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A farm

Question 14

In traditional tales, the characters we meet are often:

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Very strong, brave, and handsome, or very beautiful, kind, and clever

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Ordinary people with everyday jobs

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Witches and wizards with magic powers

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Animals that can talk and walk like humans

Question 15

Where do many traditional tales take place?

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In a forest

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In a city

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In a school

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On a beach

Question 16

In traditional tales, which of these is NOT a character you might meet?

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A skateboarder

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A wizard

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A talking frog

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A giant

Question 17

When you read a story about dragons and wizards, what type of story is it?

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A fairy tale

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A biography

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A newspaper article

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A science fiction story

Question 18

Which of these stories is NOT a traditional tale with talking animals?

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The Cat in the Hat

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The Three Little Pigs

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Little Red Riding Hood

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Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Question 19

In most traditional tales, which of these is NOT a common character type?

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Robots

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People

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Giants

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Animals

Question 20

What is a common feature found in traditional tales?

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Happy endings

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Realistic characters

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Modern settings

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Complex plots

Question 21

What is a common feature found in traditional tales?

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Magic

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Technology

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Superheroes

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Dinosaurs

Question 22

Which character is NOT typically found in a traditional tale?

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A friendly doctor

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A brave knight

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A sly fox

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A magical princess

Question 23

In the traditional tale of "The Three Little Pigs", what material did the first little pig use to build his house?

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Straw

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Sticks

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Bricks

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Wood

Question 24

In most traditional tales, what kind of setting do they usually have?

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A setting that is made up

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A setting that could really happen

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A setting that is based on a true story

Question 25

What is something you would NOT typically find in a traditional fairy tale?

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A school setting

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A witch or wizard

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A talking animal

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A princess or prince

Question 26

In the traditional tale "The Three Little Pigs", what type of house did the clever pig build?

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A house made of bricks

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A house made of straw

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A house made of sticks

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A house made of wood

Question 27

What does NOT typically appear in a traditional tale?

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Modern technology

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Magic and enchantment

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Talking animals

Question 28

Which of these is NOT a common feature of a traditional fairy tale?

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Dinosaurs

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A princess or prince

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Talking animals

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A happy ending

Question 29

You're writing a story about a little cat lost in the forest. Which of these events would NOT fit in your story?

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The cat starts flying like a bird

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The cat meets a helpful owl

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The cat finds a magical door

Question 30

What is the usual order of events in a traditional tale?

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Start, problem, excitement, solution, end

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End, solution, excitement, problem, start

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Solution, end, start, excitement, problem

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Problem, start, excitement, end, solution

Question 31

In traditional tales, we often meet magical creatures. Which of these is an example of a magical creature you might find in a traditional tale?

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A fire-breathing dragon

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A talking car

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A robot

Question 32

Which of these characters is NOT typically found in a traditional tale?

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A child from our school

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A brave knight

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A wise old wizard

Question 33

Which of these is not a common feature of traditional tales?

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Characters who never face challenges

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Talking animals

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A simple plot

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Magic objects

Question 34

In a traditional tale, what is the purpose of the story's structure?

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To help readers follow the story in a clear and engaging way

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To confuse readers with unexpected events

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To create a setting that has nothing to do with the story

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To make the story complicated with many different parts

Question 35

In a traditional tale, what does the moral usually teach us?

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Important life lessons and values

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Funny jokes and riddles

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Scary or spooky stories

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Information about real-life events

Question 36

Why do writers often include magic in fairy tales?

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To make the story more exciting and fun!

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To teach us about science

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To make the story harder to understand

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To make the story sound real

Question 37

In the traditional tale 'Little Red Riding Hood', who pretends to be Little Red Riding Hood's grandma and tricks her?

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The Big Bad Wolf

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The Huntsman

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The Fairy Godmother

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The Three Little Pigs

Question 38

In fairy tales, who often has magical powers?

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Magical creatures

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Normal people

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Regular objects

Question 39

In the story 'Little Red Riding Hood', what does the wolf pretend to be to trick Little Red Riding Hood?

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Little Red Riding Hood's grandmother

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A sheep

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A hunter

Question 40

Which type of story often teaches us about the wisdom and lessons of the past, and is passed down from person to person over many years?

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Traditional tales

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Made-up stories

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Scary stories

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Funny stories

Question 41

Which of these is usually NOT found in traditional fables?

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A complicated story

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A lesson to be learned

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Easy-to-understand words

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Characters that are animals

Question 42

In traditional tales, we often find characters like heroes, villains, and wise old men. Which of these is NOT a common character in traditional tales?

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Talking animal

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Hero

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Villain

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Wise old man

Question 43

In traditional tales, who usually provides wise advice and helps the hero overcome challenges?

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A wise elder or magical being

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The hero's companions

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The hero's pet

Question 44

Where do traditional tales usually take place?

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In make-believe places like a castle or a forest

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In real places like your home or school

Question 45

What important lesson can we learn from traditional tales where characters overcome challenges?

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Never give up, even when things are tough.

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Always be kind and helpful.

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Be careful who you trust.

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Always follow the rules.

Question 46

How have traditional tales changed over time?

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They have incorporated ideas from different cultures.

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They have become more complex and longer.

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They are less popular with children.

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They no longer teach valuable lessons.

Question 47

What's a special reason why reading traditional stories is good for children?

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They help children learn about different cultures.

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They help children imagine and create.

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They help children understand their own feelings.

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They help children be safe.

Question 48

In traditional tales, which symbol often represents hope and new beginnings?

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A sunrise

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A dark forest

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A wise old man

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A magic wand

Question 49

What is a key difference between traditional tales and myths?

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Traditional tales often have magical creatures and events, while myths usually do not.

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Traditional tales are not only about animals, and myths can be about anything.

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Traditional tales can be set in any time period, not just the present, and myths can also be set in the past or present.

Question 50

Can traditional tales be used to help children learn about social and emotional skills?

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Yes, because traditional tales often explore universal themes and emotions that children can relate to.

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No, because traditional tales are outdated and do not reflect modern-day values or experiences.

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Only if the tales are changed to include modern-day themes and characters.

Question 51

How have traditional tales helped shape other stories and pictures?

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They've given ideas for modern cartoons.

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They haven't influenced other stories or pictures.

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They've only helped make new traditional tales.

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They've been used to make new scientific ideas.

Question 52

How can teachers use traditional tales to expand students' vocabulary?

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By using challenging words and phrases

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By simplifying the stories

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By emphasizing the moral lessons

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By only using stories from our culture

Question 53

Which of these stories is a modern-day retelling of the classic fairy tale 'Cinderella'?

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The Glass Slipper

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Frozen

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Little Red Riding Hood

Question 54

How can traditional tales help us learn about different cultures and the world we live in?

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They show us how people from different backgrounds are both alike and different.

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They teach us valuable life lessons, like being kind and helpful.

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They are just made-up stories that have no connection to the real world.

Question 55

What makes a legend different from a myth?

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Legends are often based on real people or events, while myths are usually made-up stories.

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Myths are only about gods and goddesses, while legends can be about anyone.

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Legends are always longer than myths.

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Myths are always set in the past, while legends can be set in any time period.

Question 56

Which feature is NOT found in traditional tales?

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Proven historical facts

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Magic and fantasy

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Moral lessons

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Simple characters

Question 57

Cinderella is a type of traditional tale called a:

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Fairy tale

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Myth

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Legend

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Fable

Question 58

In tales, what is the purpose of a moral lesson?

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Teach children right from wrong

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Amuse readers

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Explain history

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Spark creativity

Question 59

In Little Red Riding Hood, who poses a threat?

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The wolf

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Grandmother

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The hunter

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Mother

Question 60

How does the setting in tales help the story?

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Creates a unique atmosphere

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Introduces characters

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Reveals the main idea

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Teaches history

Question 61

In the traditional tale 'Red Riding Hood', which character is not featured?

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The Giant

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Red Riding Hood

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The Wolf

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The Grandmother

Question 62

Who is the main villain in the traditional tale 'Cinderella'?

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The Wicked Stepmother

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The Evil Fairy

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The Prince

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The Stepsisters

Question 63

What is the name of the princess who falls asleep for a hundred years in the traditional tale 'Sleeping Beauty'?

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Aurora

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Snow White

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Cinderella

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Belle

Question 64

Which of these is an example of a well-known traditional tale from the United Kingdom?

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The Three Billy Goats Gruff

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The Ugly Duckling

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The Little Mermaid

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Aladdin