Comprehension

A Prairie Guard Dog

Multiple Choice

Who are the characters in the story?

• Shepherd Boy, Wolf, The villagers.

• Ellen, Steve, Zac, and Hannah

• Tim, Grandma, Mom, and Dad

• Gary, Pete, and a badger

Multiple Choice

What is the setting of this story?

• On a prairie

• In a desert

• On a hilltop

• On a farm

Multiple Choice

What is the first job of the day for the prairie dogs?

• They stay underground.

• They peek their head out and look around.

• They come above the ground to play.

• They clean their burrows.

Multiple Choice

What does Pete’s first “Yip!” signal to his family?

• He lets them know it is safe to come out.

• He lets them know it is dangerous to come out.

• He lets them know it is time to play.

• He lets them know it is time to work.

Multiple Choice

Where do the prairie dogs live?

• Prairie dogs live on a mountain.

• Prairie dogs live in a tree.

• Prairie dogs live in a burrow underground.

• Prairie dogs live in tall grass.

Multiple Choice

How many different sounds can a prairie dog make?

• 9 different sounds

• 10 different sounds

• 11 different sounds

• 12 different sounds

Multiple Choice

What animal does Pete see that forces him to tell his family to escape?

• Pete sees a fox.

• Pete sees a badger.

• Pete sees a bobcat.

• Pete sees a coyote.

Multiple Choice

How much does a prairie dog weigh?

• 7 to 9 pounds

• 10 to 12 pounds

• 1 to 3 pounds

• 2 to 4 pounds

Multiple Choice

What does the prairie dog eat?

• A prairie dog eats fruit.

• A prairie dog eats other animals.

• A prairie dog eats roots, seeds, and grasses.

• A prairie dog eats fish.

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What is the title of the story?

• A Prairie Guard Dog

• A Boy Who Cried Wolf

• Taking Care of Pepper

• Maria Celebrates Brazil