Theme - Tortoise and the Hare

What is the central theme of the story?

• The importance of perseverance and hard work.

• The dangers of being overconfident.

• The value of friendship and cooperation.

• The importance of being honest and fair.

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TEKS.ELA.4.8A

Which of the following quotes from the story best illustrates the central theme?

• "Do you ever get anywhere?” the Hare asked, laughing in a mean way.

• “Yes,” said the Tortoise, “and I get there sooner than you think. Let’s have a race and I’ll prove it!”

• The Hare was super fast and quickly disappeared from sight.

• The Tortoise, though, kept moving slowly but steadily

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How does the author develop the theme of perseverance throughout the story?

• By showing how the Hare's laziness leads to his defeat.

• By contrasting the Hare's quick bursts of speed with the Tortoise's steady progress.

• By emphasizing the Tortoise's determination to win the race despite the Hare's mockery.

• All answers are correct.

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What does the underlined word mean: The Tortoise, though, kept moving slowly but steadily

• high speed

• Moving or happening at a regular and continuous pace, without stopping or changing speed.

• a long pause

• Sleeping very deeply, without being easily woken up

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