A Kid was perched up on the

Question

top of a house, and looking
down saw a Wolf passing
under him. Immediately he
began to revile and attack his
enemy. "Murderer and thief,"
he cried, "what do you want
here near honest folks'
houses? How dare you make
an appearance where your
vile deeds are known?" "Curse
away, my young friend," said
the Wolf. "It is easy to be brave
from a safe distance."

What theme is found in the Wolf’s words?



(2 points)
Responses

a.) It is good to try and stop those who are evil
a.) It is good to try and stop those who are evil

b.) It is unwise to yell at someone who is stronger than you.
b.) It is unwise to yell at someone who is stronger than you.

c.) It is easy to be brave when you are in no danger.
c.) It is easy to be brave when you are in no danger.

d.) It is brave to stand up for good.

Why does the Kid yell at the Wolf?(2 points)
Responses

A. He saw the Wolf steal from someone.
A. He saw the Wolf steal from someone.

B. He assumes the Wolf is up to no good.
B. He assumes the Wolf is up to no good.

C. He thinks all wolves are dangerous.
C. He thinks all wolves are dangerous.

D. He has had bad experiences with wolves.

Answer 1

For the first question, the theme found in the Wolf’s words is:

c.) It is easy to be brave when you are in no danger.

This highlights how the Kid feels bold and fearless while being safely perched on the house away from the Wolf, indicating that his courage comes from his secure position.

For the second question, the reason the Kid yells at the Wolf is:

B. He assumes the Wolf is up to no good.

The Kid is expressing anger and bravado towards the Wolf based on his perception of the Wolf's character rather than having witnessed any specific wrongdoing.