Rats of Nimh

What kept happening to Nicodemus in the maze?

• he got out

• he got extra time

• he got shocked

What was the first word the rats learned to read?

• R-A-T

• C-A-T

• T-R-E-E

What does Dr. Schultz want the rats to learn?

• to speak

• to ride a bike

• to read

By teaching us to read, they had taught us how to...?

• get a treat

• get away

• get shocked

How do the rats plan to escape?

• go through the air ducts

• go through the unlocked door

• go through the open window

What happened in the air ducts during the escape?

• the rats got caught

• the mice got lost

• Dr. Schultz went with them

Vocabulary

Use context clues to figure out these words.

"I was eager to learn more. I could scarcely wait for the next lesson, and the next."

• hardly

• lovingly

• quickly

What did Justin read in small print about his cage?

• Justin read the instructions about how to open his cage.

• Justin read the instructions for cleaning his cage.

• Justin read the warning label about his cage.

• Justin read the list of materials used to make his cage.

What did the injections seem to stop?

• The rats from getting any older.

• The rats from reproducing.

• The rats from eating.

• The rats from moving.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What were the two things happening at NImh?

• They were learning more than any rat had ever learned before and they injections could increase their life span.

• They were solving complex puzzles and their diet was being monitored.

• They were running mazes and their behavior was being studied.

• They were being trained to respond to certain stimuli and their intelligence was being tested.