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!’”