September 29 Day 3

What was the lesson of the story?

• Walking through long grass is dangerous.

• Good things come to those that wait.

• It is safer to stay home than to go far away.

• Thinking quickly is better than running fast.

What is Danny Meadow Mouse's point of view about getting grass seed that is far away from his home?

• He believes the seed will taste better if he works hard to get it.

• He feels the long trip will give the seed more time to get ripe.

• He hopes to get some exercise by running down the path to get the seed.

• He thinks the seed will be bigger because it grew in an open field.

Part A

Why was Danny Meadow out early in the morning?

• He was playing a trick on Mr. Blacksnake.

• He was looking for Mr. Blacksnake.

• He was getting some exercise to feel better.

• He was looking for a special type of food.

Part B

Which quotation from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?

• "He was on his way to get a certain supply of grass seed that he liked. He had been thinking about the seed for some time and waiting for it to get ripe." (paragraph 1)

• "So, he trotted along his private little path. His ears were wide open. His eyes were wide open." (paragraph 3)

• "Now Danny could run very fast down his private little paths, but he knew Mr. Blacksnake could run faster." (paragraph 4)

• "He took the one to the left and scampered on. He was sure Mr. Blacksnake would be so badly fooled that he would give up the chase." (paragraph 8)

Which phrase from paragraphs 4-5 helps the reader understand the meaning of scurried?

• "...start to run..."

• "...for Danny to squeeze through."

• "...dark inside the old post."

• "...tail disappeared inside.

What does the author mean by "right on his heels"in paragraph 5?

• Mr. Blacksnake was close behind Danny Meadow Mouse.

• Mr. Blacksmith took a different path than Danny Meadow Mouse.

• Mr. Blacksnake moved faster through the post than Danny Meadow Mouse.

• Mr. Blacksnake grabbed the feet of Danny Meadow Mouse.

Which quotation from the passage best describes what is shown in the illustration?

• "He stopped to listen. There it was again. It certainly was right in the path behind him. He did not need to be told who was making it." (paragraph 3)

• "He was almost out of breath when he reached the post. He scurried into the open end." (paragraph 5)

• "Danny ran back on the top of the log. He was just in time to see Mr. Blacksnake's tail disappear inside." (paragraph 5)

• "Mr. Blacksnake kept right on through the old post. He went out the other end. He was sure that Danny had gone that way as well. He kept right along the little path." (paragraph 6)