The Lion and the Mouse

1) Identify the reason that the mouse said, "Please let me go, and some day I will surely repay you."

• The mouse was scared and didn't really mean what he said.
• The mouse was frightened and begging for his life by promising to repay the lion with a favor.
• The mouse already knew he would need to help the lion one day.

2) Which of the following is the best definition of kindness?

• the act of going out of your way to be nice to someone; showing you care
• ignoring someone that looks upset or down
• being unforgiving when someone hurts your feelings

3) Which of the following is the best definition of compassion?

• disliking someone because of their differences
• being unconcerned about others thoughts or feelings
• the feeling of wanting to help someone who is sick, hungry, or in trouble

4) Choose the best statement below that demonstrates the theme of The Lion and the Mouse.

• Friendship comes in forms you don't expect.
• Importance of Family
• Be happy with what you have.

5) Choose the best statement below that demonstrates the moral of The Lion and the Mouse.

• One who tricks others is bound to get tricked.
• Little friends can be great friends.
• There is time for work and a time for play.

7)

• scared
• arrogant
• brave
• desperate
• angry

8)

• arrogant
• brave
• scared
• desperate
• angry

9)

• relieved
• proud
• brave
• scared
• desperate

10)

• angry
• proud
• brave
• scared
• desperate

11)

• desperate
• proud
• brave
• scared
• angry