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!’”