4.6 The Hare and the Hedgehog

Why is the character of Wife important to the drama?

• She tells Hedgehog that Hare is mean.

• She helps Hedgehog play a trick on Hare.

• She hides from Hare when he comes by.

• She tells Hedgehog what her grandmother used to say.

In the drama, Hare repeats the words, “One for the money, two for the show, three to make ready, and here we go!” What effect does this repetition have on the drama?

• It shows Hare’s determination to beat Hedgehog in the race.

• It suggests to the reader that Hare is about to be tricked again.

• It helps the reader understand why Hedgehog and Wife do not like Hare.

• It proves that Hare is not as fast as he thinks he is.

Read the dictionary entry for the word clear.

clear \klîr\ adjective

1. free from clouds; sunny

2. possible to see through

3. easy to see; not able to be mistaken

4. open and free from obstacles

Which definition number best matches the way clear is used in line 46?

Which event happens before Hedgehog challenges Hare to a race?

• Hare promises he will no longer call Hedgehog’s family names.

• Hedgehog tells Wife how he will beat Hare when they race.

• Hare says he is too important to speak to Hedgehog.

• Wife pops up from the furrow pretending to be Hedgehog.

Which statement best describes Hedgehog and Wife’s relationship in this drama?

• Hedgehog and Wife work together to teach Hare a lesson.

• Hedgehog does something that makes Wife unhappy.

• Hedgehog asks Wife to come up with a way to defeat Hare.

• Hedgehog feels Wife complains too much.

Wife’s dialogue at the beginning of the drama is important because it helps the reader understand —

• that hedgehogs like to eat cabbage

• that she and Hedgehog have a family

• why the hedgehogs do not like the hares

• why the hares enjoy making fun of the hedgehogs

What is the main message of this drama?

• Words are not as important as actions.

• People often have more in common than they realize.

• Kindness is sure to be rewarded.

• Cleverness is more important than speed or strength.

Why is the setting of the cabbage field important to the plot of the drama? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Why does the author structure the drama as two scenes instead of just one scene? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.