Read the passage. Then answer the questions.
What does the third-person narration reveal in this story?
This question has two parts. First, answer part A. Then, answer part B.
Part A
Read the sentence from paragraph 5.
“I want them, sir,” the older brother answered
hastily, leaving no time for the younger brother to even open his mouth.
What is the meaning of hastily?
Part B
Which context clue supports the answer in part A?
“I want them, sir,’ the older brother answered hastily, leaving no time for
the younger brother to even open his mouth. The old man complied, handing him the gold coins.”
Read these sentences from paragraph 8 of the story.
“I want it, sir,” the older brother replied before his younger brother
uttered a word. “Its sparkle can light up any dark mood.” Again, the
old man complied, handing over the brilliant gem.
What is the meaning of complied?
This question has two parts. First, answer part A. Then, answer part B.
Part A
What is a theme of this story?
Part B
Which sentence from the story best supports the answer in part A?
Read these sentences from the story.
“It is my gift to you,” explained the old man. “Your kindness has
earned you a reward. Enjoy these Elysian gifts.”
The younger brother opened the sack, which was filled with golden
coins, sparkling gems, and great joy.
Elysium is a mythological paradise. What does the word
Elysian mean in this sentence?
Explain the conflicts between characters that occur in “The Road to
Happiness.” Give at least two details from the story to support your answer.