The Tortoise and the Hare

Who are the characters?

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Where is the setting?

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Who won?

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Which Character does not give up?

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Which Character brags?

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What kind of writing is this?

• a real story that gives facts about tortoises and hares

• a made up story that teaches a lesson

• a letter written to persuade someone that tortoises are better than hares

• a poem written about the beauty of nature and its creatures such as the tortoise and the hare

Who marked off a course through the woods?

• the tortoise

• the hare

• the other animals

• the wise old owl

Why did Hare decide to take a nap?

• He was sleepy.

• He thought he had plenty of time to rest since Tortoise was so far behind.

• He was awfully lazy and didn't like to run around so much when it was hot during the day.

• The wise owl told him to get some rest so he could finish the race strong and healthy.

What was the sound that Hare heard when he was only a few feet from the finish line?

• The other animals cheering for Tortoise.

• The other animals cheering for him.

• The other animals booing Tortoise.

• The other animals laughing at him.

Which word best describes how Hare felt at the end of the story?

• proud

• smart

• lonely

• ashamed