Reading | Unit 05 - The Horse Race

What did Shirav do when he called to his father?

• He asked for a snack.

• He leapt onto his horse.

• He started singing.

• He went to sleep.

What did Sukhe do when Shirav disappeared in a cloud of dust?

• He jumped onto his horse.

• He joined Shirav in the race.

• He stood quietly beside his father.

• He called out for help.

What was Shirav's special skill?

• He could jump very high.

• He was the fastest rider in the valley.

• He was an expert singer.

• He could cook delicious meals.

How did Shirav's father feel about his son's riding skills?

• He was disappointed.

• He was proud.

• He was angry.

• He was sad.

What events took place on festival day?

• Cooking contests

• Horse races and games

• A dance competition

• A singing competition

How did Sukhe's family travel to the next valley for the festival?

• On horses

• In a car

• On foot

• In a cart

Who laughed and sang happily during the journey to the festival?

• Only Sukhe's mother

• Only Sukhe's grandmother

• Sukhe's mother and grandmother

• Sukhe's father and grandfather

What advice did Sukhe's father give him before the race?

• "Remember, you're only eight years old."

• "Don't bother racing; you won't win."

• "Run as fast as you can; you're the fastest."

• "Sukhe is the best rider, not Shirav."

Who drove the cart to the next valley?

• Shirav

• Sukhe

The blue and red flag marked

• the start of the race

• the start and finish of the race

• the finish of the race