Fables the Rabbit, the Weasel, and the Cat

Which of the following is an example of an inference you can make from the passage about the Rabbit and the Weasel?

• The Rabbit is happy to share his house with others.

• The Weasel has lived in the Rabbit's house for a long time.

• The Rabbit is upset that the Weasel is in his house.

• The Cat enjoys solving disputes between animals.

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What is the main theme of the story about the Rabbit, the Weasel, and the Cat?

• The importance of sharing with others

• The consequences of being too trusting

• The power of physical strength in solving problems

• The need for compromise in conflicts

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In the fable about the Rabbit, the Weasel, and the Cat, how do the Rabbit’s anger and the Weasel’s calmness interact to affect the outcome of the story?

• The Rabbit’s anger causes the Weasel to leave.

• The Weasel’s calmness prevents the Rabbit from acting rashly.

• The Rabbit’s anger makes the Weasel settle down in the house permanently.

• The Weasel’s calmness helps the Rabbit reason through the conflict.

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Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text.

In the passage about the Rabbit, the Weasel, and the Cat, the phrase “under her claws” most likely means:

• A) The Cat had caught the Rabbit and the Weasel and was holding them.

•  B) The Cat was gently patting the Rabbit and the Weasel.

•  C) The Rabbit and the Weasel were playing with the Cat’s paws.

•  D) The Rabbit and the Weasel were sitting at the Cat’s feet.

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Analyze how a drama's or poem’s form or structure contributes to its meaning. How does the structure of the fable about the Rabbit, the Weasel, and the Cat help convey its message?

• The story is told from the perspective of the Weasel to show his side of the conflict.

• The conflict builds up gradually to create suspense before the Cat resolves it.

• The story is simple and direct, showing that problems can often be solved by unexpected means.

• The characters’ actions are described in great detail to emphasize the struggle between them.

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Analyze how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text. In the story about the Rabbit, the Weasel, and the Cat, how does the Cat’s perspective differ from that of the Rabbit and the Weasel?

• The Cat is focused on solving the conflict fairly, while the Rabbit and Weasel are concerned with their own interests.

• The Cat wants to help the Rabbit, but the Weasel does not want to cooperate.

• The Cat believes that the Rabbit and the Weasel should share the house.

• The Cat sees the Rabbit and the Weasel as equals in the conflict, while they view each other as opponents.

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What does the Weasel’s behavior in the story suggest about his character?

• He is kind and willing to help others.

• He is determined and takes advantage of opportunities when they arise.

• He is very fearful and tries to avoid conflict.

• He is easily manipulated and follows others’ lead.

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What can we infer about the Cat’s role in the story?

• The Cat is a neutral figure who tries to be fair to both sides.

• The Cat is a villain who seeks to cause harm to the Rabbit and the Weasel.

• The Cat is a passive observer who does not interfere in the conflict.

• The Cat is a leader who encourages the Rabbit and the Weasel to cooperate.

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Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact. How do the Rabbit’s reaction to the Weasel’s presence and the Cat’s intervention work together to advance the plot?

• The Rabbit’s reaction causes the Weasel to flee, and the Cat encourages them both to make peace.

• The Rabbit’s anger sets up the conflict, and the Cat steps in to resolve it quickly.

• The Rabbit’s shock makes the Weasel reconsider his actions, and the Cat explains what happened.

• The Rabbit and the Weasel both agree to leave, and the Cat helps them find another home.

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Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text.

The word "settled" in the context of the Weasel "settling down for good" most likely means:

• The Weasel made a temporary home.

• The Weasel became calm and relaxed.

• The Weasel moved into the Rabbit's house permanently.

• The Weasel decided to leave the Rabbit's house.

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