Blue 75: The Hare and the Tortoise

At the beginning, which FOUR animals thought they were fast? (CHOOSE 4 ANSWERS)

• tortoise

• frog

• squirrel

• raccoon

• hare

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Why did the Hare think the Tortoise was joking when he agreed to race him?

• because Tortoise always wins races

• because Tortoise was the slowest animal of all

• because Tortoise was laughing

• because Tortoise cannot run

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Why was everyone hoping the Tortoise would win?

• Tortoise was the fastest animal

• Tortoise was the slowest animal

• Tortoise was the kindest animal

• Tortoise was the cleanest animal

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When the Hare saw that he was winning the race, what did he stop to do?

• go swimming in the lake

• play in the field

• eat pizza, drink milk, and sleep under a tree

• eat leaves, drink water, and take a nap

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How did the Tortoise catch up to the Hare?

• He walked all day and never stopped

• He cheated and rode his bike

• He swam faster in the pond

• He ran as fast as he could

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How did the Hare wake up?

• His alarm clock went off

• Ants crawled on him and made him itch

• He rolled over into the pond and got wet

• The animal's cheering woke him up

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What does "slow and steady wins the race" mean?

• If you try and don't give up you can do anything

• If you walk, you will win a race

• If you brag you will win a race

• if you want to win a race you have to go slow and steady

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Is this story fiction or nonfiction? How do you know?

• FICTION because this story happened in real life

• FICTION because animals cannot talk, race, and wear clothes

• NONFICTION because this story happened in real life

• NONFICTION because animals cannot talk, race, and wear clothes

What does the Hare dream about while taking his nap?

• winning the race

• losing the race

• his friends

• eating leaves and drinking water

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Why does Frog say Hare wouldn't win the race?

• Frog is faster than Hare

• Hare always gets tired when he is racing

• He knows Tortoise is faster

• Hare talks too much and doesn't have time to race

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