Blancaflor

Question 1

On page 160, what does the shepherd's question to the Prince foreshadow?

Accepted Answer

It foreshadows danger.

Question 2

On pg. 158, third paragraph, why are delighted/profound better word choices than great/happy?

Accepted Answer

They are stronger, more vivid descriptive words.

Question 3

The author says that every leaf on the oak tree quivered as the deep voice bellowed. (pg. 157)

Accepted Answer

Personification

Question 4

How did the Prince know which bird was Blancaflor?

Accepted Answer

Blancaflor had the broken wing.

Question 5

How many daughters were there?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 6

On page 157 the Prince makes a promise. As a result of his promise, what happens on page 158?

Accepted Answer

The Prince's father has been cured.

Question 7

Folktales use repetition and patterns. What number has been repeated throughout this story?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 8

What were the three tasks in order?

Accepted Answer

Make bread, then make wine and then find the ring.

Question 9

What is the theme of this folktale?

Accepted Answer

If you honor your word and trust others, you will succeed.

Question 10

What happens as a result of the Prince deciding to trust Blancaflor?

Accepted Answer

He completed all 3 tasks and chose Blancaflor as his wife.

Question 11

How does a plan help the Prince complete the tasks?

Accepted Answer

Click me!

Question 12

Why does Blancaflor leave after helping the prince? Support your inference with text evidence.

Accepted Answer

Correct answer.

Question 13

Did the Prince make the right choice by choosing the younger/stronger horse? Use text evidence.

Accepted Answer

Click this one.

Questions 13