Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Quiz

What is the main reason the armadillo struggled during the three days without his armor?

• He was angry at the coyote

• He missed painting

• He couldn't sleep and forgot to eat

• He lost all his paint

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

• Being creative is more important than being safe

• Worrying too much makes things worse

• Coyote is not a good friend

• Armor is more useful than art

What is Juan’s main character flaw in The Woodpecker?

• He is too shy to ask for help

• He is dishonest and mean

• He is lazy and wants an easy solution

• He works too hard

Why does Juan lose the magic purse?

• He gives it to his wife

• The woodpecker takes it back

• He spends all the money

• The landlady takes it after using the magic words

What do both The Worried Armadillo and The Woodpecker have in common?

• They both involve magic and adventure

• Both characters travel across the world

• Both main characters make a mistake and learn a lesson

• Both stories have human characters

Based on Juan's experience, which of the following best describes the story’s theme?

• Laziness can lead to unexpected rewards

• Forgiveness makes us rich

• Greed and carelessness can cause loss

• Talking animals should not be trusted

Which word means “to trick or mislead someone”?

• commemorate

• process

• deceive

• cease

What does tedious most likely mean in this sentence: “Sorting the papers was a tedious job”?

• Fun and quick

• Boring and repetitive

• Dangerous and risky

• Important and exciting

In this sentence, what does the word mural mean? “The students painted a mural on the school wall.”

• A poem

• A sculpture

• A large wall painting

• A photo

What does the word kaleidoscope mean?

• A cleaning tool

• A kind of flower

• A toy showing changing colors and shapes

• A cooking ingredient