Reading Comprehension: The Helpful Fox Quiz

The Helpful Fox

On a sunny morning, Lily the rabbit was hopping through the meadow, carrying a basket of vegetables to her grandmother’s house. She was happy and hummed a cheerful tune as she went. Suddenly, a strong wind blew, and Lily’s basket tipped over. All the vegetables spilled onto the ground.

Lily sat down, feeling upset. “How will I carry all of this now?” she wondered.

Just then, Felix the fox came by. “What’s wrong, Lily?” he asked kindly.

“My basket spilled, and I can’t carry all the vegetables!” Lily cried.

Felix smiled. “Don’t worry! I’ll help you.” He gathered the vegetables and carried half of them in his own bag. Together, they made their way to Lily’s grandmother’s house.

When they arrived, Lily’s grandmother thanked Felix. “You’re a very helpful fox!” she said.

From that day on, Lily and Felix became good friends. Lily learned that even when things go wrong, there’s always someone who can help.

What is the author’s purpose in writing this story?

• To explain how to carry vegetables

• To entertain and show the importance of helping others

• To teach how to cook vegetables

• To describe the life of a rabbit

What can you tell about the author's feelings toward Felix the fox?

• The author thinks Felix is mean.

• The author admires Felix for being helpful.

• The author doesn't like foxes.

• The author feels sad for Felix.

What is the point of view of the story?

• First person (I, me, my)

• Second person (you, your)

• Third person (he, she, they)

How do you know this story is written in third person?

• The narrator uses 'I' to tell the story.

• The narrator is not a character in the story and uses 'he' and 'she.'

• The narrator tells the story directly to the reader.

• The story has no characters.

What caused Lily to drop her vegetables?

• She tripped on a rock.

• A strong wind blew her basket over.

• She fell asleep in the meadow.

• Felix scared her.

What was the effect of Felix helping Lily?

• They arrived at Lily's grandmother's house safely.

• Lily had to carry the vegetables alone.

• Felix ate all the vegetables.

• Lily lost her basket.

Lily was carrying a basket of fruits to her grandmother's house.

• True

• False

Felix the fox offered to help Lily.

• True

• False

The grandmother was angry at Lily for spilling the vegetables.

• True

• False

Lily and Felix became good friends after the incident.

• True

• False