The Bees and Wasps and the Hornet

A store of honey had been found in a hollow tree, and the Wasps declared positively that it belonged to them. The Bees were just as sure that the treasure was theirs. The argument grew very pointed, and it looked as if the affair could not be settled without a battle, when at last, with much good sense, they agreed to let a judge decide the matter. So they brought the case before the Hornet, justice of the peace in that part of the woods.

Which of the following provides the strongest evidence that the bees and the wasps would not be able to resolve their problem on their own?

• Wasps declared positively that it belonged to them.

• The Bees were just as sure that the treasure was theirs.

• They agreed to let a judge decide the matter.

• The argument grew very pointed, and it looked as if the affair could not be settled without a battle.

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CCSS.RI.5.8

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CCSS.RI.6.8

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CCSS.RL.6.1

Part A: Based on the story, which statement explains how the Wasps respond to being tasked with making a new honeycomb?

• The event allowed the Wasps to admit the honey did not belong to them.

• The event helped the Hornet decide who the honey belonged to.

• The event led to them objecting about being asked to do so.

• The event caused them to grow angry at the Bees.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

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Part B: Which TWO quotations provide evidence for the answer to Part A?

(Part A was: Based on the story, which statement explains how the Wasps respond to being tasked with making a new honeycomb?)

• "The Wasps protested loudly." (Paragraph 6)

• "Then we shall soon see to whom the honey really belongs." (Paragraph 5)

• "They knew they could not build a honey comb and fill it with honey." (Paragraph 6)

• "'It is clear,' said the Judge, 'who made the comb and who could not have made it.'" (Paragraph 6)

• " I move that the Bees and the Wasps be both instructed to build a honey comb." (Paragraph 5)

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which statement contrasts the attitude of the Wasps with the attitude of the Hornet at the end of the story?

• The Wasps were reluctant to bring the case to the Hornet, but the Hornet was pleased to help settle the matter.

• The Wasps trusted the Hornet's decision, while the Hornet was unsure how to decide the case

• The Wasps were angry about being asked to create a honeycomb, while the Hornet realized their reaction meant the honey wasn't theirs.

• The Wasps thought the Hornet would give the honey to them, but the Hornet knew they were playing a trick the entire time.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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Part A: Which of the following identifies the theme of the fable?

• Don't judge a book by its cover.

• Do onto others as you would like done to you.

• Cooperation is the key to success.

• Actions speak louder than words.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

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Part B: Which particular detail conveys the theme identified in Part A?

• "Wise Judge Hornet quickly understood why they did so: They knew they could not build a honey comb and fill it with honey." (Paragraph 6)

• "A store of honey had been found in a hollow tree, and the Wasps declared positively that it belonged to them. The Bees were just as sure that the treasure was theirs." (Paragraph 1)

• "I move that the Bees and the Wasps be both instructed to build a honey comb." (Paragraph 5)

• "'Your honor,' he said, 'the case has now been pending for six weeks. If it is not decided soon, the honey will not be fit for anything.'" (Paragraph 5)

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