Lessons from the Tortoise and Hare

Lessons from the Tortoise and Hare

Assessment

Interactive Video

Fun, Moral Science

1st - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

FREE Resource

In the story of the Tortoise and the Hare, a rabbit mocks a turtle for her slow pace and challenges her to a race. Confident in her speed, the rabbit races ahead and decides to take a nap, believing she has plenty of time to win. Meanwhile, the turtle steadily continues and crosses the finish line first. The rabbit wakes up too late and regrets her overconfidence. The story teaches that perseverance and determination can lead to success, even against seemingly insurmountable odds.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the hare's initial reaction upon seeing the tortoise?

She offered to help the tortoise.

She ignored the tortoise completely.

She mocked the tortoise for her short legs.

She was impressed by the tortoise's determination.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the tortoise challenge the hare to a race?

To win a prize.

To prove that she could run faster.

To stop the hare from mocking her.

To make a new friend.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the hare decide to do during the race?

Quit the race.

Help the tortoise catch up.

Take a nap under a tree.

Run faster to increase her lead.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the hare's realization after waking up?

She should have run faster.

She should have started the race later.

She should have taken a longer nap.

She should not have underestimated the tortoise.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What lesson did the hare learn from the race?

Napping during a race is beneficial.

Mocking others is always fun.

Perseverance leads to success.

Speed is more important than perseverance.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the tortoise feel after winning the race?

Surprised by her own speed.

Indifferent to the outcome.

Guilty for winning.

Proud of her perseverance.