Elephant & Mouse/Deer

Part A: How does the Lion react to the challenge posed by Elephant and Crocodile in Passage 1?

• He disappoints them by refusing to answer

• He causes conflict by proposing a silly contest

• He shows interest in helping them solve their problem

• He addresses them as if they are less important than he is

Part B: Which sentence from Passage 1 supports your answer to Part A?

• "Do you see that soldier's steel helmet on yonder wall?"

• "..'go and fetch it, and bring it to me, and I shall be able then to decide between you."

• "His majesty took up the helmet..."

• "You, on account of your size and trunk, were able to reach the prize on the wall but, having lost it, you were unable to recover it."

Part A: What is the theme of Passage 1?

• We all have different strengths

• We should try to be patient with others

• We all have the power to help others

• We should always put forth our best efforts

Part B: Which sentence from Passage 1 supports the answer in Part A?

• "Ah! but quality, and your skin, is not nearly so tough as mine."

• "The Crocodile, being used to the water, reached the opposite bank of the river first."

• "A sudden lurch caused the prize to slip off and sink to the bottom."

• "You are both wise and clever in your respective ways."

Part A: Which character trait best describes Lion in Passage 1?

• wise

• brave

• selfish

• humorous

Part B: Which sentence from the story supports your answer to Part A?

• "Just as they were coming to blows, a Lion happened to pass."

• "Do you see that soldier's steel helmet on yonder wall?"

• "They then returned, and the Crocodile laid the helmet at the Lion's feet."

• "Neither is better than the other."

Part A: Read this sentence from Passage 1:

"They were disputing as to which was the better animal."

What does the word disputing mean as it is used in this sentence?

• agreeing

• discussing

• deciding

• arguing

Part B: Which two sentences from the story support the answer in Part A?

• "Look at my strength," said the elephant. "I can tear up a tree, roots and all, with my trunk."

• "The latter, seeing at a glance how matters stood, extended his long trunk, and reached the helmet quite easily."

• "Then they made their way together back again across the river."

• "Ah! But quantity not quality, and your skin is not nearly so tough as mine," replied the crocodile.

• "You, on account of your size and trunk, were unable to reach the prize on the wall but, having lost it, you were unable to recover it."

Mouse Deer asks Porcupine for a quill.

• first

• next

• then

• finally

King Tiger sends his tigers to Borneo.

• first

• next

• then

• finally