How Chipmunk Got His Stripes

Why does the author repeat the lines, "The sun will not come up hmmmph, the sun is going to rise oooh", "The sun will not come up hmmmph, the sun is going to rise oooh".

• To show that the characters are happy

• To show that the characters disagree

• To show there is a sun

Which word best describes Brown Squirrel / Chipmunk's personality?

• Scary

• Silly

• Sneaky

• Sad

Why did Brown Squirrel's Grandmother repeat the word "Hurry" when he was running to the tunnel?

• Because she was happy

• Because she likes him to run fast

• Because she was scared

How did Brown Squirrel escape from under Bear's paw?

• He tricked bear

• He apologized

• He tickled him

What lesson does Bear learn by the end of the story?

• It is important to be nice

• The sun will rise every morning

• No one can do everything

What does tease mean in this sentence?

"Brown squirrel continued to tease bear, the sun came up, the sun came up, the sun came up!"

• to sing

• to show off

• to make fun of

Was Bear foolish to think he could tell the sun not to rise?

• Yes

• No

Why is the story called "How Chipmunk got his Stripes"

• Because Bear scratched Squirrels' back, turning him into Chipmunk, the striped one.

• Because Brown Squirrel painted striped on his back.

What does brag mean in this sentence?

"Bear began to brag, I am Bear, I am the strongest."

• To sing

• To dance

• To show off

• To talk loudly

What does tunnel mean in this sentence?

"Brown squirrel ran into his tunnel"

• A long hole under the ground

• Something cars can drive through

• Something a train can drive through