“The Moongazer” Quiz

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1. Which word best describes Cleo?

• selfish
• cautious
• fearful
• brave

2. Which lines from the play support the correct answer to question 1? Choose TWO.

• “Cleo races down the porch steps, chased by her brothers.”
• “As her brothers hesitate, Cleo dives into the roaring water.”
• “The boys scatter, but Cleo stands firm.”
• “Oh, Leopard, you were only protecting your babies.”

3. According to Scene 2, people fear the Moongazer because it __________. Choose TWO.

• comes out when the moon is full
• is trying to go home to the moon
• is a giant monster
• destroys everything it sees

4. What does the word looms mean in the line “But then its face looms in front of her, misery written all over it”?

• appears suddenly
• disappears suddenly
• changes completely
• cries quietly

5. Cleo and Nanna lead the Moongazer to Cloud Mountain to __________.

• defeat it once and for all
• protect their town
• warn the forest creatures
• help it get to the moon

6. Which best describes the theme of the story?

• Being brave can get you into trouble.
• Only quiet people are kind.
• Those who cause destruction feel nothing.
• Sometimes the bravest act is being kind.

7. Give one example of how author Wendy Shearer uses words and phrases to help readers imagine the sights, sounds, actions, and emotions in the play.

8. How does Cleo show kindness throughout the play? Use details from the play to support your answer.