How the Brazilian Beetles got their gorgeous coat

In the folktale which is most likely true of the beetle?

• She acts hurt even though she is healthy.

• She acts shy even though the rat knows her.

• She keeps moving even though she is bored.

• She is kind even though the rat is mean to her.

In the folktale, what is the most likely reason the parrot wants the rat to race the beetle?

• The parrot knows the beetle has wings.

• The parrot wants the beetle to go away.

• The parrot knows the beetle likes excitement.

• The parrot wants the beetle to learn to run faster.

In the folktale, what is the beetle’s reward?

• She becomes wiser.

• She becomes bigger.

• She becomes more jealous.

• She becomes more colorful.

The rat ran as fast as he could. When he reached the palm tree, he could hardly believe his eyes: there was the beetle sitting beside the parrot. The rat asked with a suspicious tone, “How did you ever manage to run fast enough to get here so soon?” Based on the passage, how does the rat most likely feel when he sees the beetle?

• calm

• scared

• hopeful

• shocked

Which of the following events from the folktale happens first?

• The parrot offers a prize.

• The rat runs to the palm tree.

• The beetle walks along a wall.

• The rat makes fun of the beetle

In the passage below, what does the word "drew" mean?

“Nobody ever said anything about having to run to win the race,” replied the beetle as she drew out her tiny wings from her sides.

• painted

• jumped

• changed

• stretched