"Two Bear Cubs" Reading Assessment

What does the word greedily mean in the sentence below?

After missing lunch, I ate my dinner greedily.

• sadly

• alone

• very slowly

• with strong hunger

What does the word burden mean in the sentence below?

The man put down his burden and rubbed his sore arms.

• keys

• glasses

• heavy load

• musical instrument

What does console mean in the sentence below?

Anna wiped away her daughter's tears and tried to console her.

• comfort

• help

• lift

• teach

What does the word heroic mean in the sentence below?

The heroic firefighter ran into the burning building.

• brave

• fast

• foolish

• nervous

What does the word drowsy mean in the sentence below?

When he rubbed his eyes, Sam realized he was feeling drowsy.

• confused

• sad

• sick

• sleepy

At the beginning of the play, where are Older Brother and Younger Brother playing?

• in the cave

• in the river

• in the forest

• on the mountain

What warning does Mother Bear give Older Brother and Younger Brother in Scene 1?

• Do not go downriver.

• Do not talk to strangers.

• Do not eat too many berries.

• Do not climb to the top of the mountain.

What is Mother Grizzly's MAIN problem in Scene 2?

• None of the animals are brave.

• None of the animals will help her.

• None of the animals can see her cubs.

• None of the animals are able to reach her cubs.

In Scene 2, how do the animals feel about Measuring Worm when he offers to climb the mountain?

• They think he is silly.

• They think he is wise.

• They think he is strong.

• They think he is boring.

At the end of the play, how do the animals feel about Measuring Worm?

• They think he is weak.

• They think he is brave.

• They think he is funny.

• They think he is friendly.