The Elephant and the Crocodile

Which sentence from the story helps the reader understand the meaning of disputing as it is used in the paragraph 1?

• "'Heyday, sirs!' said His Majesty, going up to them, 'let me know the cause of your quarrel.'" (paragraph 5)
• "Upon hearing this, off they started." (paragraph 10)
• "The latter, seeing at a glance how matters stood, extended his long trunk, and reached the helmet quite easily." (paragraph 11)
• "'And you,' said the Lion, turning to the Crocodile, 'although unable to reach the helmet, were able to dive for it and save it.'" (paragraph 13)

Which word has the opposite meaning of disputing?

• confessing
• discussing
• questioning
• agreeing

How does the Lion react to the question the Elephant and the Crocodile ask in paragraph 6?

• He disappoints them by refusing to answer.
• He causes conflict by proposing a silly contest.
• He shows interest in helping them solve their problem.
• He addresses them as if they are less important than he is.

Which detail from the story provides evidence for the answer to question 3?

• "'Do you see that soldier's steel helmet on yonder wall?'" (paragraph 7)
• "'...go and fetch it, and bring it to me, and I shall be able then to decide between you.'" (paragraph 9)
• "His Majesty took up the helmet..." (paragraph 12)
• "'You, on account of your size and trunk, were able to reach the prize on the wall but, having lost it, you were unable to recover it.'" (paragraph 13)

Which sentence describes the Crocodile and Elephant in the story?

• They are competing with each other.
• They are daring each other.
• They feel jealousy toward each other.
• They feel gratitude toward each other.

Which detail from the story supports the answer to question 5?

• "Here he waited till the Elephant came up." (paragraph 11)
• "They then made their way together back again across the river." (paragraph 12)
• "The Elephant, anxious to keep up with the Crocodile in the water, forgot that he was carrying the helmet on his back..." (paragraph 12)
• "They then returned, and the Crocodile laid the helmet at the Lion's feet." (paragraph 12)

Which character trait best describes the Lion?

• wise
• brave
• kind
• humorous

Which quotation from the story supports the answer to question 7?

• "Just as they were coming to blows, a Lion happened to pass." (paragraph 4)
• "'Do you see the soldier's steel helmet on yonder wall?....'" (paragraph 7)
• "'Well, then,'continued the Lion,'go and fetch it, and bring it to me, and I shall be able to decide between you.'" (paragraph 9)
• "'Neither is better than the other.'" (paragraph 13)

Which sentence from the story best states a theme in the story?

• We all have different strengths.
• We should try to be patient with others.
• We all have the power to help others.
• We should always put forth our best efforts.

Which detail from the story best shows this theme?

• "'Ah! but quantity is not quality, and your skin is not nearly so tough as mine...'" (paragraph 3)
• "The Crocodile, being used to the water, reached the opposite bank of the river first..." (paragraph 10)
• "....a sudden lurch caused the prize to slip off and sink to the bottom." (paragraph 12)
• "'You are both wise and clever in your respective ways.'" (paragraph 13)