Cheese for Dinner

Look at this illustration from the story. What is the most likely reason the author includes this illustration in the story?

• To help the reader understand that Conejo is worried about Coyote

• To show that Coyote has chased Conejo many times

• To help the reader understand why Coyote believes there is cheese in the lake

• To show that Conejo is just as hungry as Coyote

What key idea about Coyote is supported by the details in paragraphs 10 through 12?

• Coyote believes that he will enjoy eating a giant wheel of cheese.

• Coyote is tired of chasing Conejo.

• Coyote howls at the moon when he is hungry.

• Coyote likes to sneak up on Conejo.

Based on the events at the end of the story, what can the reader predict about Coyote?

• Coyote will not trust Conejo again.

• Coyote will no longer try to swim in the lake.

• Coyote will find a way to get the cheese.

• Coyote will discover Conejo in his burrow.

Which sentence best describes Coyote’s relationship with Conejo by the end of the story?

• Coyote is eager to find Conejo so they can become better friends.

• Coyote is grateful to Conejo for showing where to find cheese.

• Coyote is angry with Conejo because he has a comfortable place to live.

• Coyote is upset with Conejo for saying something that was untrue.

In paragraph 1, the word cloudless includes the suffix -less. The suffix helps the reader understand that cloudless means —

• close

• clear

• dark

• scary

What is the meaning of the word sly in paragraph 16?

• Small

• Quick

• Clever

• Friendly

How can Conejo’s relationship with Coyote best be described in paragraphs 6 through 11?

• Conejo pretends to want to help Coyote.

• Conejo is unsure if he should trust Coyote.

• Conejo is worried that Coyote is unhealthy.

• Conejo enjoys spending time with Coyote.