Why the Sun and Moon Live in the Sky

1. 1. Why did Sun build a house?

• A. Sun wanted Sea to visit him.

• B. Sun wanted Moon to stay with him.

• C. Sun wanted a big home to show off.

• D. Sun wanted a bigger home for his family.

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2. Part A

3. 2. What is the theme of the story?

• A. A big house will always keep you safe and sound.

• B. Being a generous friend is important.

• C. There will be room for everyone if you build a big house.

• D. A stranger can easily become a good friend.

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3. Part B

4. 2. Which sentence from the passage supports the answer to Part A?

• A. "Why don't you ever visit me?' he asked."

• B. "Sun returned home and told his wife, the moon about his brilliant plan."

• C. "Then I will build a house large enough for us all,' Sun replied

• D. "Please visit me tomorrow,' Sun said."

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3. 3. Which event happened first?

• A. Sun built a large house.

• B. Sun asked Sea why he never comes to visit.

• C. Sun and Moon moved to the sky.

• D. Sun and Moon welcomed Sea to their home.

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4. Why did Sun and Moon leave Earth?

• A. Sea filled their house with water.

• B. Sea gave them a new home in the sky.

• C. They did not like living on Earth.

• D. The house was not a nice place to live.

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5. What does the picture show about Sea?

• A. Sea moves to the sky.

• B. Sea does not visit Sun.

• C. Sea stays on Earth.

• D. Sea misses Sun and Moon.

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6. 6. What is the meaning of gigantic as it is used in paragraph 5?

• A. huge

• B. lovely

• C. special

• D. important

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7. What is the meaning of cramped as it is used in paragraph 3?

• A. fancy

• B. tiny

• C. open

• D. shaky

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8. 8. How is Sea’s perspective on being together in the same house different from Sun’s? Choose two answers.

• A. Sea does not like to visit new places.

• B. Sea is worried Sun’s house is too small.

• C. Sea thinks that Sun’s big new house can fit his whole family.

• D. Sea is worried about inviting more family to Sun’s house.

• E. Sea enjoys visiting Sun often.

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9. Why do Elephant and Lizard leave their homes?

• A. They want to visit each other.

• B. They want to find food to eat.

• C. They want to see new places.

• D. They want to visit the ocean.

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