Question

multiple choice quiz
circle the best answer.

1. who is the author of the toad and the boy?

a. louise erdrich
b. zitkála - ša
c. joy harjo
d. n. scott momaday

1. what causes the boy to feel emotional when he hears the human mother’s voice?

a. he feels pity for her
b. he remembers his father
c. he is naturally bonded to her
d. the toad tells him to

1. what mistake does the toad make when trying to imitate the human mother’s cry?

a. she cries too softly
b. she names objects instead of loved ones
c. she cannot make any sound
d. she hides from the boy

1. how long was the boy missing before he was rediscovered?

a. 5 years
b. 7 years
c. 10 years
d. 12 years

1. what does the reunion of the boy with his parents symbolize?

a. the value of material wealth
b. the strength of true family bonds
c. the end of mourning traditions
d. the superiority of humans over animals
final discussion prompt (post in schoology)
in the story, the toad tries to replace the mother’s love with material names and objects, while mother expresses love through her voice and mourning traditions.

• what lesson does this teach about the difference between material goods and true family and culture?
• how might this theme still apply in today’s world?

Explanation:

1. "The Toad and the Boy" is written by Zitkála - Šá.
2. The boy is naturally bonded to his human mother, which makes him emotional when he hears her voice.
3. When the toad tries to imitate the human mother's cry, she names objects instead of loved ones.
4. Specific story - related knowledge indicates the boy was missing for 10 years.
5. The reunion of the boy with his parents symbolizes the strength of true family bonds.

Answer:

1. B. Zitkála - Šá
2. C. He is naturally bonded to her
3. B. She names objects instead of loved ones
4. C. 10 years
5. B. The strength of true family bonds