A Turtle and Two Tricky Crows

What is the main topic of the story?

• How turtles learn to swim

• How a clever turtle tries to fly with the help of the crows

• How crows build their nests

• How turtles grow strong shells

What is the theme of the story'?

• Flying is dangerous

• Friends always laugh at each other

• Think before you speak

• Turtles should never trust birds

What lesson does Tiko learn by the end of the story?

• Flying is easy if you believe in yourself

• Yelling at others makes you fall

• Sometimes it's better to stay quiet

• Never talk to animals on the ground

Why did the author most likely write this story?

• To teach readers about turtles and crows

• To make readers laugh about silly animals

• To entertain and share a lesson about thinking before speaking

• To show how crows can fly with sticks

What does the word unhappy mean in the sentence below?

“The animals were unhappy to see Tiko fall into the river.”

• Full of happiness

• Not happy

• More than happy

• Very happy

What does the word careless mean in the sentence below?

“The careless crow almost dropped the stick.”

• Full of care

• Without care

• More careful than others

• Not as fast

Which quote best shows that Tiko was excited to fly?

• "Let's do it!"

• "I'm a turtle! I don't have wings!"

• "Are you okay?"

• "He thinks he can fly!"

Which sentence from the story shows the problem begins?

• “Next time, I’ll remember to keep my mouth shut!”

• “He opened his mouth to yell back—but as soon as he did, he lost his grip…”

• “Tiko was slow, but he was clever.”

• “With a flap of wings, they lifted him high above the trees.”