Reading Comprehension Quiz for 3rd Grade

What is the main idea of the story "The Three Little Pigs"?

• The pigs build houses to protect themselves from the wolf.

• The pigs go on a vacation.

• The pigs learn to cook.

• The pigs make friends with the wolf.

Why did the first pig's house fall down?

• It was made of bricks.

• It was made of straw.

• It was made of wood.

• It was made of stone.

What lesson do the pigs learn by the end of the story?

• Hard work and planning lead to success.

• Being lazy is the best way to live.

• Making friends with wolves is important.

• Building houses is easy.

How did the third pig's house withstand the wolf's attack?

• It was made of straw.

• It was made of bricks.

• It was made of sticks.

• It was made of paper.

What might happen if the pigs did not build strong houses?

• They would have a party with the wolf.

• The wolf would catch them.

• They would move to a new town.

• They would become friends with the wolf.

Why did the wolf want to blow down the pigs' houses?

• He wanted to play with the pigs.

• He wanted to eat the pigs.

• He wanted to help them build better houses.

• He wanted to give them gifts.

What strategy did the third pig use to protect himself from the wolf?

• He built a house of bricks.

• He ran away to the forest.

• He hid under a tree.

• He asked the wolf to be his friend.

If you were one of the pigs, what material would you choose to build your house and why?

• Straw, because it's easy to find.

• Sticks, because they are light.

• Bricks, because they are strong.

• Paper, because it's colorful.

What is the sequence of events in "The Three Little Pigs"?

• The pigs build houses, the wolf blows them down, the pigs run away.

• The pigs build houses, the wolf tries to blow them down, the third pig's house stands.

• The pigs go shopping, the wolf visits, the pigs have dinner.

• The pigs play in the park, the wolf joins them, they all become friends.

What evidence from the story shows that the third pig was the smartest?

• He built his house the fastest.

• He used the strongest materials.

• He invited the wolf inside.

• He sang songs to the wolf.