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G2U4W4 - How the Beetle Got Her Colors

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 1hrs 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
When you have plenty of something, you have 
a)
only a little.
b)
more than enough.
c)
less than is needed.
d)
just what is needed.
2.
Read the dictionary entry below.
Verb:  move fast
Noun:  a short race
Which of the following words is defined above?
a)
creep
b)
dash
c)
hustle
d)
job
3.
Where would you most likely see a victory?
a)
at a picnic
b)
at a parade
c)
at a concert
d)
at a spelling bee
4.
What does holler mean?
a)
to breathe
b)
to shout
c)
to speak
d)
to whisper
5.
Which of the following words means "feeling bad about something you have done"?
a)
ashamed
b)
discouraged
c)
forgetful
d)
satisfied
6.
What does boast mean?
a)
act
b)
brag
c)
cheer
d)
yell
7.
Which word BEST completes this sentence? 
The teacher uses her _______ to guide the students.
a)
anger
b)
hope
c)
joy
d)
wisdom
8.
What does the word similarities mean?
a)
things that are next to each other
b)
things that are different
c)
things that are alike
d)
small things
9.
What does this folktale tell us about the natural world?
a)
why beetles change their colors
b)
why beetles have such plain colors
c)
why beetles have such bright colors
d)
why beetles do not have many colors
10.
Where does the story take place?
a)
a city in Brazil
b)
a city in America
c)
a rain forest in Brazil
d)
a rain forest in America
11.
Why does Parrot not want to come closer to see the interesting designs on Anaconda's body?
a)
She might not be safe if she does.
b)
She does not like to leave her tree.
c)
She does not get along with Anaconda.
d)
She is upset that everyone is teasing Beetle.
12.
What does Parrot do to get the animals to stop teasing Beetle?
a)
She proposes a race between Jaguar and Beetle.
b)
She proposes a race between Agouti and Beetle.
c)
She proposes a race between Anaconda and Beetle.
d)
She proposes a race between Arrow Frog and Beetle.
13.
How does Beetle win?
a)
She flies.
b)
She uses her six legs.
c)
She outsmarts the other animal.
d)
She passes the other animal who stops to take a nap.