The Mouse and the Lion

What does the mouse’ dialogue in paragraph 2 suggest about him?

• He wants to learn everything he can about the lion.

• He believes the lion isn’t dangerous if it’s asleep.

• He won’t be scared of the lion, no matter what happens.

• He feels certain the lion won’t hurt him right now.

How is the mouse’ conflict with the lion resolved?

• The mouse is able to escape while the lion is distracted.

• The mouse is able to convince the lion to let him go.

• The lion accepts the mouse’ offer to one day help him out.

• The lion is so amused by the mouse’ offer that he agrees to let him go.

What is a possible theme for "The Lion and the Mouse?"

• You should be careful what you wish for.

• When you are kind to others, they will return that kindness one day.

• Do not be intentionally cruel to others; you never know when they will help you.

• People who are cruel do not always get a punishment.

Based on the lion's ending dialogue, the reader can conclude --

• the lion has learned his lesson.

• the lion wishes he had eaten the mouse.

• the lion wanted to be the mouse' friend all along.

• the lion regrets not saving the mouse.

Which of the following is the BEST summary of the story?

• A mouse comes upon a sleeping lion and decides to study him carefully. The lion wakes up and catches the mouse. After the mouse pleads with the lion, the lion starts laughing and lets him go.

• A mouse is caught by a lion. The lion lets the mouse go by accident because he is laughing so hard. A group of hunters then captures the lion.

• While a lion is sleeping one day, a mouse stumbles upon him. The lion wakes and catches the mouse, but after laughing at him, lets him go. Then, when the lion is ensnared by a hunter's trap, the mouse returns the favor and saves the lion.

• A group of hunters captures a lion in a rope trap. The lion cries and whines, but he is unable to get free. After a while, a mouse stumbles upon him. The mouse is kind at heart, so the mouse bites into the lions trap and frees him. The lion is so appreciative, they become friends.