WorksheetsTops and Bottoms
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 23mins
Why was Hare's family in bad shape in the beginning of the story?
Hare lost his job.
Hare's father died.
Hare did not have any land to grow crops.
Hare was in trouble
Why does Hare ask Bear to be business partners?
so Hare can use Bear's land
so Hare can take Bear's money
so Hare can live in Bear's house
so Hare can sleep all day like Bear
What does Hare mean when he asks the questions tops or bottoms?
What job do you want to do?
What part of the crops do you want?
How do you want to divide the work?
How much should you sell the crops for?
Why does Hare tell Bear that he will do all of the planting and harvesting?
He likes working hard.
He wants Bear to agree to his idea.
He doesn't like Bear.
He knows that Bear is sick.
Why did Bear think Hare cheated him?
because Hare planted crops in his field
because Hare asked him too many questions
because Bear never got crops from the harvest
because Bear slept while Hare did all the work
What is a character trait of Hare in this story?
He is lazy.
He is kind.
He is clever.
He is always sleepy.
What would Hare MOST LIKELY say to defend himself if he was accused of cheating Bear?
He did not cheat Bear because he asked him what part of the plant he wanted.
He did not cheat Bear because Bear did not do any of the work himself.
He cheated Bear because he wanted to take Bear's crops.
He cheated Bear because Bear was not nice to him.
What is a character trait of Bear in this story?
bossy
helpful
ungrateful
lazy
Which sentence from the story shows that Bear learned a lesson?
"But, Hare, all the best parts are in your half!"
"Bear never again slept through a season of planting and harvesting."
"You've tricked me twice, and you owe me one season of both tops and bottoms!"
"Hare tugged off the roots at the bottom and the tassels at the top and put them in a pile for Bear."
What lesson does Bear learn in this story?
Do not give your money to other people.
It is important to get a lot of sleep.
Do not trust your neighbor because they will trick you.
Do the work yourself and don't be lazy if you want good results.
