Why does Nikolai ask the three questions?

• Nikolai asks the three questions to entertain himself.
• Nikolai asks the three questions to impress his friends.
• Nikolai asks the three questions to test his memory.
• Nikolai asks the three questions to find answers that will guide him in making important life decisions.

What is the main lesson Nikolai learns by the end of the story?

• The best time to act is in the future

• Helping others is the most important thing

• He must travel far to find the answers

• Listening to animals will give you wisdom

What does Nikolai do when he sees the injured panda?

• Nikolai helps the injured panda.
• Nikolai runs away from the injured panda.
• Nikolai takes a picture of the injured panda.
• Nikolai ignores the injured panda.

Who helps Nikolai understand the answers to his questions?

• A family member
• The dog

• The turtle

• The bird

What do Nikolai’s friends believe about his three questions?

• They believe the questions are confusing

• His friends feel the questions are too difficult to answer.
• His friends believe the questions are meaningful.

• His friends think the questions are not important

What does the word wisdom most likely mean in the story?

• Following rules

• Having money

• Being strong

• Having a lot of knowledge.

What is the best synonym for the word urgent in this sentence?

“Nikolai saw that helping the injured panda was the most urgent thing to do.”

• fun

• important

• unimportant
• boring