The Ant and the Grasshopper

The ant thought that the grasshopper -

• Did not have enough food

• Should help carry some corn

• Was not very hungry

• Should save food for winter

Which of these belongs in the empty box?

• The grasshopper learned his lesson

• The grasshopper had to beg for food

• The ant collected food for the winter

• The grasshopper did not listen to the ant

What was the grasshopper doing in the first part of the story?

• Carrying a piece of corn

• Begging for food

• Helping the ant

• Singing a happy tune

What words tell you that the grasshopper had no food of his own?

• Ants were never hungry

• Carrying a heavy piece of corn off to his nest

• Had to beg for something to eat

• Come and play with me

The ant was gathering and storing food because -

• He eats a lot

• He wanted to share it with others

• It is hard to find food in the winter

• He did not like to play

Which character in the story acts responsibly?

• Termite

• Grasshopper

• Ant

According to the text, why does Ant help Grasshopper at the end of the story?

• He did not want to be cranky.

• He wanted Grasshopper to have a good attitude.

• He did not want to be seen as selfish.

• He was frustrasted with Grasshopper.

What does Ant want Grasshopper to do? (Select all that apply.)

• take a nap

• collect water

• think ahead

• be responsible

• follow Ant's advice

What does Grasshopper want Ant's speciality to be?

• collecting water

• napping

• working hard

What genre is the "The Ant and the Grasshopper"?

• expository

• realistic fiction

• poetry

• drama