In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb Comp. Test

What does the “lion” represent in the story?

• spring

• winter

• a big mess

Read the sentence from the text.

“Just step outside and hear him howl.”

What would you really hear outside?

• thunder and wind

• a lion

• a loud truck

When the wind gives way to breeze, what is in the air?

• falling leaves

• bumblebees

• lots of fleas

What causes the “lion” to sneeze?

• He is very sick.

• He tries to roar.

• He takes a whiff and a sniff.

What comes striding in when the “lion” sneezes?

• a storm

• mud and flowers

• the lamb

What does the “lamb” represent in the story?

• spring

• winter

• flying kites

What happens to the “lion” when it is time for the “lamb”?

• He wanders to and fro.

• He sulks through the grass mad.

• He curls into a knot and falls asleep.

Contrast (things are different) what happens when the “lamb” is in charge instead of the “lion”.

• It is cold and snowy.

• It is sunny and warm.

• It is muddy and messy.

Compare (things are alike) how the “lion” and the “lamb” are the same.

• They both represent seasons.

• They both are scary.

• They both like to sleep.

What happened at the end of the story?

• The "lion" comes back.

• The "lamb" brings spring.

• The "lion" falls asleep.