Sloth's Don't Run Questions

What is the meaning of "leisurely" in line 5 of the poem?

• quickly

• at a slow pace

• refusing to move

• happily

Which word best describes the relationship between Hank and Dee?

• humorous

• selfish

• discouraging

• understanding

Which line from the poem supports your answer for #2?

• "She decides she will support her friend."

• "Hank, it's not a good idea."

• Eventually, Hank finds the joy along with his happy pace.

• "Could I maybe change my ways?"

Which line from the poem shows Hank is feeling discouraged?

• Dee isn't sure of Hank's grand plan. (Line 29)

• Could I go fast with training and some sneakers? (Line 20)

• Hank isn't having any fun. (Line 48)

• He's nervous of what Dee might think. (Line 23)

Which point of view does the poet use?

• Third person, narrated by an outside person.

• First person, narrated by Hank.

• First person, narrated by Dee.

• First person, narrated by the speaker.

How are stanzas 2-4 alike?

• They explain what Hank wants.

• They describe the habitat Hank and Dee live in.

• They describe the relationship between Dee and Hank.

• They explain how Hank has lived his life so far.

Which of the following best describes the rhyming pattern of this poem?

• The second and fourth lines in each stanza rhyme.

• The first and second lines in each stanza rhyme.

• This poem does not contain rhyming words.

• The first and last lines of each stanza rhyme.

What type of poem is "Sloths Don't Run"?

• free verse

• narrative

• humorous

• acrostic

How did you identify the correct type of poem from question #8?

• The lines don't contain any type of rhyming pattern.

• The poem tells a story with a beginning, middle, and end.

• The poem uses each letter in a word as the beginning of a line.

• The author wrote the poem with the purpose of making the reader laugh.

At the end of the poem, Hank finds joy and his own pace when jogging. Based on the information in the poem, what is the most likely result of the upcoming race Hank plans to enter?

• Hank will become very upset if he cannot run as fast as the jaguars.

• Dee will talk Hank out of entering the race.

• Hank will be satisfied with trying his best.

• The jaguars will let Hank win even though he is not the fastest.