Lesson 23 Comprehension

What happens at the START of the story?

• Peter whistles.

• Willie runs to Peter.

• A dog runs to a boy

Read this sentence:

So instead he began to turn himself around--around and around he whirled......

What is another way to describe what Peter did?

• Peter spun like a top.

• Peter walked like a duck.

• Peter hopped like a frog.

Why does Peter turn round and round?

• He is cold.

• He can't whistle.

• He is looking for Willie.

Read this sentence:

Quick as a wink, he hid in an empty carton lying on the sidewalk.

What does quick as a wink mean in the sentence?

• very fast

• not quick

• winking his eyes

Why does Peter hide in a carton?

• He sees Willie.

• He is playing a game.

• His mom asks him to get in it.

What does Peter do AFTER he gets out of the carton?

• He plays with Willie.

• He draws with chalk.

• He turns round and round.

Why do Peter's cheeks get tired?

• The wind blows them.

• He makes too many faces.

• He keeps trying to whistle.

What happens when Peter whistles?

• Willie runs away.

• Willie keeps walking.

• Willie stops and looks.

Why does Willie run AFTER Peter whistles?

• He sees a cat.

• He sees Peter.

• It is time to eat.

Why does Peter run home at the END of the story?

• to give the hat back to his dad

• to show he can run as fast as Willie

• to show his mom and dad he can whistle