The Trickster Tricked

#1 Part A

Read these

sentences from paragraph 1 of “The Trickster Tricked”:

Rabbit started boasting that he was the fastest runner in the world. Terrapin wasn’t having any of that!

What does Terrapin mean when he says he “wasn’t having any of that”?

• He

  didn’t like Rabbit making fun of him.

• He didn’t like Rabbit telling tales that were better than his.

• He didn’t like the idea of Rabbit beating him in a contest.

• He didn’t like the idea of Rabbit racing against him.

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#1 Part B

What evidence from the story best helps in understanding the meaning of “wasn’t having any of that”?

• “Rabbit laughed and laughed at the idea.” (paragraph 2)

• “swapped some stories” (paragraph 1)

• “‘You crawl so slow you hardly look like you’re moving,’ Rabbit said. “You’ll never beat me!’”(paragraph 3)

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#2 Part A

Read this excerpt from paragraph 6 of “The Trickster Tricked”:

Terrapin was in a bind now.

What is the meaning of the phrase in a bind?

• faced with a problem

• afraid of losing

• upset

• ashamed

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#2 Part B

What evidence from the story best supports the answer to Part A?

• "Rabbit laughed and laughed at the idea.” (paragraph 2)

• “‘You’ll never beat me!’” (paragraph 3)

• “‘You meet me tomorrow morning right here,’ said he.” (paragraph 4)

• “He knew he could not run faster than Rabbit.” (paragraph 6)

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#3 Part A

Which statement best describes Terrapin?

• easily talked into gambling

• unable to think clearly when angry

• good at telling stories but can’t take a joke

• not a swift mover but very smart

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#3 Part B

Which sentence best supports the answer to Part A?

• “It was a lovely clear day, and they both basked in the warm sunshine and swapped some stories.” (paragraph 1)

• “‘I bet I can beat you in a race,’ Terrapin said to Rabbit.” (paragraph 2)

• “‘You crawl so slow you hardly look like you are moving,” Rabbit said.” (paragraph 3)

• “Terrapin was mad now. ‘I will win the race,’ Terrapin said to Rabbit.” (paragraph 4)

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#4 Part A

Which word or phrase best describes Rabbit in the story?

• thoughtless about other animal’s feelings

• certain of his running ability

• courageous when faced with a challenge

• friendly with other animals

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#4 Part B

Which phrase from the story best supports the answer to Part A?

• “They both basked in the warm sunshine and swapped some stories.” (paragraph 1)

• “‘You’ll never beat me!’” (paragraph 3)

• “Rabbit hopped off, still chuckling to himself.” (paragraph 5)

• “So he plucked up the last few ounces of his strength and sprinted up the hill.” (paragraph 12)

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#5 Part A

How does Rabbit’s boasting contribute to the events of the story?

• It suggests that Rabbit is trying to play a trick on Terrapin.

• It suggests that Rabbit doesn’t understand how clever Terrapin is.

• It makes Terrapin feel that he is not as good as Rabbit.

• It makes Terrapin to want to find a way to outdo Rabbit.*

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#5 Part B

What evidence from the story best supports the answer to part A?

• “Rabbit laughed again and said: ‘That will be me! I will see you tomorrow for the race!’” (paragraph 5)

• “He gathered all his family and told them that their honor was at stake. When they heard about the race, the other turtles agreed to help him.” (paragraph 6)

• “Rabbit ran and ran, leaving Terrapin far behind him.” (paragraph 10)

• “He had passed Terrapin yet again at the top of the third hill, but here was that rascally turtle appearing on the racetrack ahead of him.” (paragraph 11)

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