The Lion and the Mouse Literal and Inferential Questions

What event caused the lion to undergo a change?

• The mouse helped to free the lion from the hunter's snare.

• The lion discovered the mouse hiding in his cave.

• The lion enjoyed being feared by the other animals in the jungle.

• The mouse begged the lion to let him go.

Who are the main characters of the story?

• Elephant and Giraffe

• Crocodile and Deer

• Lion and Mouse

What did Mouse do to free Lion?

• Mouse cut the ropes with scissors.

• Mouse chewed the net her teeth.

• Mouse didn't free Lion.

What is the title of the story?

• The Lion and the Frog

• The Lion and the Mouse

• The Mouse and the Tiger

• The Tiger and the Mouse

What is the author's purpose for writing The Lion and the Mouse?

• To inform readers about lions.

• To inform readers about mice.

• To entertain readers with a fable about friendship.

Where does the story take place? (setting)

• During a sunny afternoon in the jungle.

• During a windy night in the forest.

• In the city.

• In the zoo.

Which of the following events happens last?

• No one came to help Lion.

• Lion thanked Mouse for helping him.

• Mouse chewed away the net.

Who are the main characters?

• Monkey and Tiger

• Lion and Monkey

• Tiger and Parrot

• Lion and Mouse

How did the mouse know that the lion was in trouble?

• It happened to pass by the lion caught in the net.

• The lion called it.

• It heard the lion groan.

• A friend told it about the lion.

What is the best lesson you learned from the story?

• Lions are mean.

• Mice are good at chewing.

• Kindness is more important than strength.

• Watch out for hunter’s traps!