The Country Mouse and the City Mouse

What does the word scrutinized mean in this sentence?

The hiker scrutinized the map to find the right trail.

• flip upside down

• bake in the oven

• look closely at

What is a synonym for tranquility in this sentence?

The tranquility of a lake in the woods is wonderful.

• color

• peacefulness

• color

Which of these words means having steep or rugged rocks?

• odorless

• smooth

• craggy

What is a synonym for musty in this sentence?

The old house was pretty but smelled musty.

• stale

• floral

• sweet

What does the word luxury most likely mean in this sentence?

Staying in a nice hotel is a luxury the travelers enjoyed.

• noisy and crowded

• great comfort

• hot and humid

What happened on the way to the city?

• The mice had fun.

• The mice got wet.

• The mice joined the circus.

What did City Mouse think about life in the country?

• She wanted to move to the country.

• It was not exciting.

• She loved playing with the farm animals.

How did Country Mouse show she was embarrassed?

• She cried.

• She baked a cake.

• She blushed.

Why is City Mouse not bothered by Thunder, the dog?

• City Mouse had an invisible cape to hide under.

• City Mouse and Thunder were best friends.

• City Mouse could hear Thunder coming, and could run quickly away.

What does Country Mouse do for fun in the country? Choose 3!!!

• watch the clouds

• listen to birds

• practice her multiplication facts

• collect colorful leaves

• shovel snow