Tops and Bottoms Comprehension Quiz

Why was Hare's family in bad shape?

• Hare lost his job

• Hare's father died

• Hare did not have any land

• Hare was in trouble with his neighbor

Why does Hare ask Bear to be business partners?

• so Hare can use Bear's land

• so Hare can take Bear's money

• so Hare can live in Bear's house

• so Hare can sleep all day like Bear

What does Hare mean when he asks the question tops or bottoms?

• What job do you want to do?

• What part of the crops do you want?

• How do you want to divide the work?

• How much should you sell the crops for?

Why does Hare tell Bear that he will do all of the planting and harvesting?

• He likes to work hard.

• He wants Bear to agree to his idea.

• He wants Mrs. Hare to help him instead.

• He knows Bear does not know how to work hard.

Which sentence from the story shows that Bear learned a lesson?

• But, Hare, all the best parts are in your half!

• Bear never again slept through a season of planting and harvesting.

• You've tricked me twice, and you owe me one season of both tops and bottoms!

• Hare tugged off the roots at the bottom and the tassels at the top and put them in a pile for Bear.

Why did Bear think Hare cheated him?

• because Hare planted crops in his field

• because Hare asked him too many questions

• because Bear never got crops from the harvest

• because Bear slept while Hare did all the work

What do you learn about Hare in this story?

• He is lazy.

• He is kind.

• He is clever.

• He is always sleepy.

What would Hare MOST LIKELY say to defend himself if he was accused of cheating Bear?

• He did not cheat Bear because he asked him what part of the plant he wanted.

• He did not cheat Bear because Bear did not do any of the work himself.

• He cheated Bear because he wanted to take Bear's crops.

• He cheated Bear because Bear was not kind to his family.

Which word BEST describes Bear?

• A bossy

• helpful

• trusting

• ungrateful

What lesson does Bear learn in this story?

• Do not give your money to other people.

• It is important to get a lot of sleep, so don't work too hard.

• Do not trust your neighbors because they will always trick you.

• Do the work yourself and don't be lazy if you want good results.