Two Bear Cubs Selection & Vocabulary Quiz

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

• teasing

• helping

• shouting at

• leaving alone

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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