The Hare and the Well

What is the main problem in the passage?

• The well is very hard to dig

• It has rained very little for weeks

• Elephant's legs are sticking together

• Hare keeps taking water from the well

Which word has almost the same meaning as furious.

• afraid

• angry

• ashamed

• awful

Which sentence from the passage BEST shows how the problem is solved?

• "That evening, Hare approached Elephant with a big jar."

• "Each night, a different animal guarded the well."

• "When Hare came to the well that night, he saw no guard."

• "Tortoise carried him out of the well and straight to King Lion."

What happens when King Lion punishes Hare? Pick TWO choices.

• Hare falls into the well.

• The animals can enjoy the water

• The animals dig a well to get water

• The animals place a guard by the well

• Hare promises never to steal water again.

Read the sentence from the passage. Hare scampered down the well. Which word means the SAME as scampered.

• Hurried

• Carried

• Wanted

What is the main theme of 'The Hare and the Well'?

• A) Greed and its consequences

• B) Friendship and loyalty

• C) Adventure and exploration

• D) Courage and bravery

Which character in 'The Hare and the Well' is responsible for guarding the well?

• A) Elephant

• B) Tortoise

• C) Lion

• D) Hare

What literary device is primarily used in 'The Hare and the Well'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Irony

In the story, why does Hare keep taking water from the well?

• A) He is thirsty

• B) He wants to annoy the other animals

• C) He is greedy

• D) He is unaware of the rules

Which word best describes Hare's character in the story?

• A) Honest

• B) Cunning

• C) Brave

• D) Generous