A Tale of Two Beasts - Main Idea and Supporting Details

What is the main idea of the first part of the story, as told by the girl?

• She finds a strange little animal and decides to keep it as a pet.

• She is afraid of the little animal she finds in the woods.

• She doesn’t like the strange animal and ignores it.

• She gets lost in the woods while looking for animals.

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What detail supports the idea that the girl believes she is helping the creature?

• She puts him in a tree so he can get fresh air.

• She keeps him in a box to keep him safe.

• She feeds him, gives him a bath, and dresses him in clothes.

• She leaves him in the forest and walks away.

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What is the main idea of the second part of the story, as told by the little animal?

• He was happy and grateful to be taken home by the girl.

• He was captured and taken away from his home against his will.

• He wanted to be dressed up and taken care of.

• He loved the food the girl gave him and wanted to stay.

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What detail supports the idea that the little animal did not want to be taken?

• He tried to run away, but the girl caught him.

• He made noises to show he was scared.

• He struggled and tried to escape through the window.

• He smiled and hugged the girl.

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What is a main idea that both characters share in their versions of the story?

• They both believe the other character is mean and unkind.

• They both experience the same events but interpret them differently.

• They both agree that the animal should stay in the girl’s house.

• They both feel happy with the way things turned out.

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What detail supports the idea that the girl believes the animal should be grateful?

• She lets him sit outside when he wants fresh air.

• She calls him her little friend and gives him gifts.

• She asks the other animals if they want to live with her too.

• She decides to let the animal go immediately.

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What detail supports the idea that the little animal is unhappy in the girl's home?

• He enjoys playing with the toys she gives him.

• He sits quietly in the window and watches the forest.

• He plots his escape and quickly runs back to the woods.

• He eats all the food the girl gives him.

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

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What does the story teach us about different points of view?

• People always remember things exactly the same way.

• People can experience the same event in different ways.

• The girl was right, and the animal was wrong.

• The little animal should have stayed with the girl.

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What detail shows that the little animal enjoys his freedom?

• He climbs up a tree and looks around his home.

• He goes back to visit the girl right away.

• He finds another girl to live with.

• He builds a little house like the girl’s.

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How does the story show the girl might have misunderstood the animal’s feelings?

• She thought the animal was excited to stay, but he just wanted to escape.

• She knew he wanted to leave but didn’t care.

• She didn’t notice he was unhappy.

• She never thought about his feelings.

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