The Monster Who Grew Small

Which story event did NOT help Miobi become brave?

• Miobi goes into the forest to rescue the Hare

• Miobi frightens the crocodiles.

• Miobi outwits the snakes

• Miobi's uncle told him stories

Which word describes how Miobi's uncle behaved toward him?

• horridly

• strictly

• dangerously

• bravely

How did Miobi make himself appear fierce to the crocodiles? Check all that apply.

• He shouted at them.

• He plunged into the river.

• He was holding a knife.

• He shut his eyes and pretended not to notice them.

Soon he came in sight of a village, and even in the distance, he could hear a sound of lamentation. What does lamentation sound like?

• cheering

• cries of sorrow

• yelling in anger

• silence

Why DOESN'T Miobi think a house with thick walls would keep him from being fearful?

• If there were no windows, he would be afraid of not being able to breathe.

• If there were windows he would always be watching them.

• If there were windows he would be waiting for things to creep in and devour them.

• If there were no windows, he would be afraid he could not get out.

When the monster was "basking at the mouth of its cave" what was he doing?

• hunting

• soaking in the sunlight

• standing around with his mouth open

• letting out a huge roar

Why did Miobi make the decision to keep the monster as a pet? Select all that apply.

• It seemed friendly

• Its fiery breath would be useful

• It was much smaller than he thought

• It could talk

True or False

Miobi shut his eyes, running up the mountain so that he would not be blinded by the fiery breath of the monster.

• True

• False

True or False

At first the villagers didn't believe Miobi when he said he didn't kill the monster and brought it home as a pet.

• True

• False

True or False

The farther Miobi run away from the Monster, the smaller it seemed.

• True

• False