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How Chipmunk Got His Stripes

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why does the author repeat the lines, "The sun will not come up hmmmph, the sun is going to rise oooh", "The sun will not come up hmmmph, the sun is going to rise oooh".

a)

To show that the characters are happy

b)

To show that the characters disagree

c)

To show there is a sun

2.

Which word best describes Brown Squirrel / Chipmunk's personality?

a)

Scary

b)

Silly

c)

Sneaky

d)

Sad

3.

Why did Brown Squirrel's Grandmother repeat the word "Hurry" when he was running to the tunnel?

a)

Because she was happy

b)

Because she likes him to run fast

c)

Because she was scared

4.

How did Brown Squirrel escape from under Bear's paw?

a)

He tricked bear

b)

He apologized

c)

He tickled him

5.

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

a)

It is important to be nice

b)

The sun will rise every morning

c)

No one can do everything

6.

What does tease mean in this sentence?

"Brown squirrel continued to tease bear, the sun came up, the sun came up, the sun came up!"

a)

to sing

b)

to show off

c)

to make fun of

7.

Was Bear foolish to think he could tell the sun not to rise?

a)

Yes

b)

No

8.

Why is the story called "How Chipmunk got his Stripes"

a)

Because Bear scratched Squirrels' back, turning him into Chipmunk, the striped one.

b)

Because Brown Squirrel painted striped on his back.

9.

What does brag mean in this sentence?

"Bear began to brag, I am Bear, I am the strongest."

a)

To sing

b)

To dance

c)

To show off

d)

To talk loudly

10.

What does tunnel mean in this sentence?

"Brown squirrel ran into his tunnel"

a)

A long hole under the ground

b)

Something cars can drive through

c)

Something a train can drive through

11.

After Bear scratched him, Brown Squirrel slept all winter until...

a)

He wasn't tired anymore

b)

The scratches on his back healed

c)

His Grandmother said he could get up