How the Tiger Got Its Stripes

Using the suffix -ous, what is the meaning of the word thunderous as used in the passage?

• characterized by thunder

• having the qualities of a thunder

• to make thunder

• the science of thunder

How does the suffix -ous in the word thunderous change its parts of speech?

• the word changes to an adjective

• the word changes to an adverb

• the word changes to a noun

• the word changes to a verb

What is the meaning of the word skulked as it is used in the passage?

• keep out of sight in a sneaky way

• appear out from behind an object

• slide down a tall hill

• come out of a dark place

The author characterizes the tiger as dishonest and sneaky. Select two details from the story that support this characterization?

• ❏Then, without a word, the man gathered the water buffalo and his animals and walked back to his village, leaving the tiger bound to the tree. (paragraph 14)

• ❏“Do not worry, for I come not to feed but to ask you a question. I am curious to know more about that man sitting underneath the tree.”  (paragraph 3)

• ❏“What is wisdom? Is it something you eat or wear or carry around with you? “ (paragraph 9)

• ❏As the tiger spoke, he thought of the real reason he had approached the water buffalo: he wanted the same power that the man had because he wanted to rule every animal in the world. (paragraph 6)

• ❏As the tiger, who did not have markings of any kind, snuck to the edge of the jungle, he spotted a man eating his lunch underneath a tree. (paragraph 1)

How does this use of simile contribute to the meaning of the story?

Although the tiger had said he had not come to feed, the man could hear the ferocious animal's stomach rumbling like thunder, so he knew his answer had better be a good one.

• The simile contributes to the text by comparing the man's hunger and the tiger's answer

• This simile contributes to the text by explaining how the came up with his answer

• The simile contributes to the text by exaggerating the tiger's lie about not coming to feed.

• This simile contributes to the text by comparing the sound of tiger's stomach to thunder

Which explanation supports the development of the following theme:

"Wisdom can be more powerful than strength"

• Ⓐ The theme is developed by including events that show the importance of wisdom throughout the story. In the beginning, the man’s wisdom gave him power over fierce animals and later it allowed him to escape being eaten by the tiger.

• Ⓑ The theme is developed by showing how the tiger’s attitude changed throughout the story. At first, he believes having power over other animals was important. Later, he decides he no longer wants to be powerful.

• Ⓒ The theme is developed by showing how the water buffalo taught the man an important lesson. In the beginning, the animal shared its wisdom with the man. Later, the man learned that the buffalo was an impressive beast who should be feared.

• Ⓓ The theme is developed by including events that show the importance of physical strength and power throughout the story. In the beginning, the water buffalo’s size and horns gave him power over many of the animals and later those qualities helped him defeat the tiger.

7.Part B

Select two details to support the development of the following theme:

“Wisdom can be more powerful than strength.”

• ❏“Wisdom is indeed something I would gladly share with you, but I did not bring enough with me today,” the man said. (paragraph 11)

• ❏“In that case, I am now worried about leaving a hungry tiger in the middle of my animals,” the man said, gesturing to the water buffalo and his other animals in the field. “Allow me to tie you to this tree with this rope before I run back to my village.” (paragraph 13)

• ❏The tiger thought for a moment and then replied, “Go and fetch some wisdom, but be quick. I am curious, but I am also hungry, and soon my hunger may be stronger than my curiosity.” (paragraph 12)

• ❏The water buffalo munched thoughtfully on some grass before answering, “He has wisdom. I have no idea what that means, so you should probably ask the man.” (paragraph 7)

• ❏Then, without a word, the man gathered the water buffalo and his animals and walked back to his village, leaving the tiger bound to the tree. (paragraph 14)

     Part A

How did the author develop the tiger’s perspective about the importance of learning about wisdom from the man?

• Ⓐ The author included details to explain how the water buffalo learned about wisdom from the man.

• Ⓑ The author included figurative language to show the tiger didn’t care to learn about wisdom from the man.

• Ⓒ The author included dialogue to show that tiger believed learning about wisdom from the man was important.

• Ⓓ The author included changes to the setting to show how learning about wisdom is only important when you live in a forest.

9.Part B

Select two details from the text that best supports your answer in Part A?

• ❏Tiger asked the water buffalo how the man is able to control animals of such impressive size and power.

• ❏The man told the tiger to allow him to tie him to a tree with rope before going back to the village

• ❏The tiger told the man he must quickly fetch the wisdom and bring it back to him.

• ❏The water buffalo wanted details about what the tiger was trying to find out.

• ❏The tiger placed a paw on the man’s trembling shoulder.

10.Select two details that should be included in the summary of the text.

• ❏The man spit out his lunch in surprise.

• ❏The water buffalo tells the tiger the man has wisdom and Tiger wants to learn more about it.

• ❏A large orange tiger was skulking under a tree.

• ❏The tiger asked the water buffalo about the man.

• ❏The man agrees to share his wisdom but before he leaves to get it he ties the tiger to a chair.