Social Studies

Mclaughlin

21 June, 15:28

This question has two parts. First, answer part A. Then, answer part B.

Part A:

Which statement best summarizes the theme?

A.

Fine possessions do not make a fine person.

B.

You do not need possessions to be happy.

C.

The best things come in small packages.

D.

Beware of people who offer you gifts.

Part B:

Which evidence from the text best supports your answer in part A?

A.

"Before twilight fell, Hans met a man carrying a goose."

B.

"Finally he entered his village and the first person he saw was a scissors-grinder at his trade."

C.

"Then he worked backward to relate all his adventures to the scissors-grinder."

D.

"Free of any tiresome burdens now, Hans exclaimed, 'I'm the luckiest man alive!'"