Two Bad Ants Comprehension

Why did so many of the ants follow the scout out so late in the day?

• They were looking for leaves and seeds

• They had to get away from the spiders nearby

• They needed to help the scout make more tunnels

• They went looking for the crystals that made the queen ant so happy

There is no place like home. How did the author show us this with the story of the two ants?

• He explained how upset the queen ant was when the two ants stayed behind

• He showed how the ants almost died in the new place and were happy to go home

• He showed us how the ants had a great vacation, but got homesick

• He explained how they hid so they would not have to help with the crystals

Why did the two ants decide to stay where the crystals were?

• They were greedy and wanted to get all the delicious crystals easily

• They were small and tired, and didn't want to make the trip back

• They didn't have any friends back in the ant world

• The queen told them to stay behind

The ants were "stunned senseless" when they were blown out of the outlet. What does that mean?

• They were surprised the outlet blew them out

• They were scared and feeling homesick

• They were shocked by electricity, and were numb

• It was dark and they couldn't see

Who is telling the story, making sure we know the thoughts and actions of all the characters?

• 3rd person, the queen ant

• 1st person, one of the ants

• 3rd person, narrator

• 3rd person, the scout

The author uses the illustrations to help us make inferences. What are the dangerous places the ants experience in the kitchen?

• hot coffee, toaster, garbage disposal, electrical outlet

• sugar bowl, chocolate milk, oven

• spoon, microwave, blender

• sink, dishwasher, stove

What was the author's message to the readers?

• When something doesn't feel right, trust that feeling and leave!

• Sugar is worth a long, dangerous journey

• be careful around electrical outlets

• Kitchens are full of interesting things