The Lion & the Gnat

Which detail from the story BEST shows the Gnat's confident personality?

• He asked if he should fear the so-called king

• He continued buzzing near the Lion's sharp teeth

• He stung the mighty Lion right on his nose

• He flew around the Lion's head without stopping

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ELA.3.R.1.1

Which word BEST describes how the Lion felt throughout most of the story?

• He felt angry and unable to catch the Gnat

• He felt confused and unsure what to do next

• He felt tired and wanted to take a long nap

• He felt worried about losing to a small bug

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ELA.3.R.1.1

Which sequence of events shows how the Lion was defeated?

• The Gnat stung, the Lion clawed himself, then quit

• The Lion roared loudly and then ran far away

• The Lion tried fighting but hurt his own face badly

• The Gnat buzzed around until the Lion got tired

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ELA.3.R.1.1

Why did the author MOST LIKELY include the detail about the spider's web at the end?

• To teach that bragging can lead to your downfall

• To show that even small creatures can be dangerous

• To prove that spider webs are hard to avoid

• To explain why gnats should stay away from webs

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ELA.3.R.2.3

What is the MAIN theme in this story?

• Victory can turn to defeat if you become proud

• Being small doesn't mean you can't be strong

• Fighting against larger enemies is always risky

• Success depends on how cleverly you can fight

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ELA.3.R.1.2