Two Bear Cubs Selection & Vocabulary Quiz

In Scene 1, Older Brother is taunting Younger Brother. What is taunting?

• teasing

• helping

• shouting at

• leaving alone

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

What do the bear cubs do in Scene 1 that causes trouble for them later in the  play?

• They scare the fish.

• They go down river.

• They splash water.

• They pick berries from a bush.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

How do the bear cubs get to the top of the mountain?

• They climb there from the forest floor.

• Mouse leads them up on a secret path.

• Hawk carries them there on his back.

• The mountain grows under them.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why does Measuring Worm cry “Tu-tok! Tu-tok!” as he climbs up the mountain?

• He calls out a warning to the others on the ground in case he falls.

• He wants the other animals to track him as he moves higher and higher.

• He wants to keep his mind on stretching and curling one step at a time.

• He calls out the name of the mountain spirit who he hopes will help him.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the main lesson in this story?

• A group working together has the best ideas.

• Everyone must learn to help himself first.

• Even the small can do great things.

• It is important to plan ahead.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

In the story, the older bear picks the berries and eats the greedily. What does greedily mean?

• In a slow and cautious manner
• take more than you need

• In a careless and reckless manner
• In a generous and selfless manner

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

After a moment of hesitation, younger brother follows older brother down river. What does hesitation mean?

• A brief pause

• A state of confusion or uncertainty.
• A feeling of excitement or anticipation.
• A quick movement or action.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Mountain Lion puts down her burden to speak to Mother Grizzly. What is a burden?

• Something that is light.

• A type of song that Mother Grizzly wants to hear
• Something that is carried that is heavy.

• A type of animal found in the mountains

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

The cubs feel drowsy as they wake on top of the mountain. What does drowsy mean?

• Excited or happy
• Hungry or thirsty
• Energetic or alert
• Sleepy or tired

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Mother Deer was reassuring her friend by telling her that her cubs will be okay coming down the mountain. What does reassuring mean?

• To comfort or give confidence to someone by removing their doubts or fears.
• To ignore or neglect someone
• To criticize or belittle someone
• To scare or intimidate someone

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4