Tops and Bottoms Review

Why was Hare's family in bad shape?

• Hare lost his job.

• Hare's father died.

• Hare did not have any land.

• Hare was in trouble with his neighbor.

What does Hare mean when he asks the question tops or bottoms?

• What part of the crops do you want?

• What job do you want to do?

• How do you want to divide the work?

• How much should you sell the crops for?

Which sentence from the story shows that Bear learned a lesson?

• "But, Hare, all the best parts are in your half!"

• Bear never again slept through a season of planting and harvesting.

• "You've tricked me twice, and you owe me one season of both tops and bottoms!"

• Hare tugged off the roots at the bottom and the tassels at the top and put them in a pile for Bear.

Why does Hare ask Bear to be business partners?

• Hare wants to use Bear's land.

• Hare wants to take Bear's money.

• Hare wants to live in Bear's house.

• Hare wants to sleep all day like Bear.

Why does Hare tell Bear that he will do all of the planting and harvesting?

• He likes to work hard.

• He wants Bear to agree to his idea.

• He wants Mrs. Hare to help him instead.

• He knows Bear does not know how to work hard.

Why did Bear think Hare cheated him?

• Hare planted crops in his field.

• Hare asked him too many questions.

• Bear never got crops from the harvest.

• Bear slept while Hare did all the work.

What would Hare MOST LIKELY say to defend himself if he was accused of cheating Bear?

Pick two

• He did not cheat Bear because he asked him what part of the plant he wanted.

• He did not cheat Bear because Bear did not do any of the work himself.

• He did not cheat Bear because he wanted to take Bear's crops.

• He did not cheat Bear because Bear was not kind to his family.

What do you learn about Hare in this story?

• He is lazy.

• He is kind.

• He is clever.

• He is always sleepy.

Which word BEST describes Bear?

• bossy

• helpful

• trusting

• ungrateful

What lesson does Bear learn in this story?

• Do not give your money to other people.

• It is important to get a lot of sleep, so don't work too hard.

• Do not trust your neighbors because they will always trick you.

• Do the work yourself and don't be lazy if you want good results.