Lazy Gray's Adventure

Why was Lazy Gray called "lazy" by his family?

• He was the fastest squirrel in his family.

• He would do all the hard tasks that most squirrels have to do.

• He took advantage of his family's kindness and avoided doing hard tasks.

• He gathered all the nuts for the winter.

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What did Lazy Gray's mother do when he was thirsty?

• She asked him to get water himself.

• She took a nutshell to the brook, filled it with water, and brought it to him.

• She told him to drink less water.

• She ignored his thirst.

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What did Lazy Gray do when fall came?

• He started gathering nuts diligently.

• He continued to sleep and lounge, ignoring his mother's advice.

• He helped his brothers find the best nuts.

• He taught himself self-denial.

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What happened when winter approached and Lazy Gray realized his nuts supply was running low?

• He started gathering more nuts.

• He shared his nuts with other squirrels.

• He realized that he should have worked more during the summer.

• He went on a long journey to find more food.

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What did Lazy Gray do when he ran out of nuts during the winter?

• He learned his lesson and started to gather nuts.

• He went to a neighboring tree and asked a squirrel there for nuts.

• He hibernated until the next summer.

• He found a way to survive without nuts.

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What did the squirrels in the woods decide to give Lazy as a consequence of his behavior?

• A large stockpile of nuts

• Two nuts

• No nuts at all

• A new home

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Why did Lazy start eating sparingly?

• He preferred to save some nuts for the other squirrels.

• He realized the importance of sharing with others.

• He was given a limited amount of nuts to last until spring.

• He wanted to lose weight.

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By springtime, how did Lazy's appearance change?

• He became plumper and his cheeks were full.

• He looked the same as before.

• He was a pretty sorry-looking squirrel with his ribs showing.

• He grew a longer tail.

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What did Lazy do the next summer when he found nuts?

• He ate them immediately.

• He stored them away for winter.

• He gave them to other squirrels.

• He ignored them.

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What lesson did Lazy learn from his experience?

• To always listen to his mother.

• To never help other squirrels.

• To provide for the future and store up necessary things.

• To eat as much as he can when food is available.

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