4th Post LEAP Literary Analysis

Part A: Which sentence from the story helps the reader understand the meaning of disputing as it is used in paragraph 1?

• “‘Heyday, sirs!’ said His Majesty, going up to them, ‘let me know the cause of your

  quarrel.’” (paragraph 5)

• “Upon hearing this, off they started.” (paragraph 10)

• “The latter, seeing at a glance how matters stood, extended his long trunk, and

  reached the helmet quite easily.” (paragraph 11)

• “‘And you,’ said the Lion, turning to the Crocodile, ‘although unable to reach the

  helmet, were able to dive for it and save it.’” (paragraph 13)

Part B Which word has the opposite meaning of disputing?

• confessing

• discussing

• questioning

• agreeing

Part A: How does the Lion react to the question the Elephant and the Crocodile ask in paragraph 6?

• He disappoints them by refusing to answer.

• He causes conflict by proposing a silly contest.

• He shows interest in helping them solve their problem.

• He addresses them as if they are less important than he is.

Part B: Which detail from the story provides evidence for the answer to Part A?

• “‘Do you see that soldier’s steel helmet on yonder wall?’” (paragraph 7)

• “‘. . . go and fetch it, and bring it to me, and I shall be able then to decide between you.’” (paragraph 9)

• “His Majesty took up the helmet . . . .” (paragraph 12)

• “‘You, on account of your size and trunk, were able to reach the prize on the wall but, having lost it, you were unable to recover it.’” (paragraph 13)

Part A: Which character trait best describes the Lion?

• wise

• brave

• kind

• humorous

Part B: Which quotation from the story supports the answer to Part A?

• “Just as they were coming to blows, a Lion happened to pass.” (paragraph 4)

• “‘Do you see that soldier’s steel helmet on yonder wall?’” (paragraph 7)

• “‘Well, then,’ continued the Lion, ‘go and fetch it, and bring it to me, and I shall be able to decide between you.’” (paragraph 9)

• “‘Neither is better than the other.’” (paragraph 13)

Part A: Which sentence best states a theme in the story?

• We all have different strengths.

• We should try to be patient with others.

• We all have the power to help others.

• We should always put forth our best efforts.

Part B: Which detail from the story best shows this theme?

• “‘Ah! but quantity is not quality, and your skin is not nearly so tough as mine . . . .’” (paragraph 3)

• “The Crocodile, being used to the water, reached the opposite bank of the river first . . . .” (paragraph 10)

• “. . . a sudden lurch caused the prize to slip off and sink to the bottom.” (paragraph 12)

• “‘You are both wise and clever in your respective ways.’” (paragraph 13)