WorksheetsThe Mystery of Meerkat Hill Chapters 4–6
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
What does the word “stalking” mean as it is used on page 38?
walking toward a predator
hunting
approach quickly and loudly
approach slowly and sneakily
On page 40, why does Kosi scratch at the ground?
He was attracting the attention of the cobra.
He was looking for a worm or a scorpion.
He was still hungry.
He was fighting the cobra.
What detail from the text best shows that Kosi was clever?
He led a cobra away from the grandfather without anyone being harmed.
He finds worms and scorpions to eat.
He can jump high and run fast.
He approached the cobra without being spotted at all.
What do the details in chapter 4 show about Kosi’s relationship with the family?
Kosi enjoys the company of the family.
Kosi is protective of the family and would risk his life to save them.
Kosi appreciates the family because they spend time with Kosi.
Kosi and the grandfather have a special bond.
What is the meaning of the word “beckoning” as it is used on page 48?
inviting
yelling
waving hello
waving good-bye
On page 48, why does Pontsho tell Precious perhaps she will see Kosi soon?
He knew that Kosi would go visit Precious at her home.
He was planning on giving Kosi to Precious.
He wanted to invite Precious over to his house again.
He planned on bringing Kosi to school.
What detail from the text best shows that Kosi trusts Pontsho?
He escaped from the bag to explore Pontsho’s school.
He went right to Pontsho after the teachers discovered Kosi.
He is a meerkat, so he loves receiving attention.
He enjoys when Pontsho pats him on the head.
What do the details on page 56 show about the principal?
He is very strict about the no pet rule at school.
He is understanding and has a good sense of humor.
He is lenient with all school rules.
Meerkats are his favorite animal.
What does the word “peered” mean as it is used on page 64?
to gaze dreamily
to lean down
to glance at quickly
to look keenly
What detail from the text best shows that Pontsho has been calling for the cow all day?
He ran out to meet Teb and Precious when they arrived after school.
He is exhausted.
He stayed home from school.
His voice is hoarse.
What do the details on pages 64 and 65 show about living in Botswana?
Everyone depends on their cows for income in Botswana.
Cows wander off all the time in Botswana, so Precious knows how to track them.
Botswana is a poor country.
It is very dry in Botswana and the rain only comes during the rainy season.
On page 62, why doesn’t Precious want to think about the reward of fat cakes?
She knows not all ideas solve the case.
She does not like fat cakes.
She has a strong feeling that they will not find the cow.
She thinks she will find the cow quickly and get a better reward.
On page 52, what is the metaphor comparing trees to?
Meerkats
Legs
Long grass
People
Reread page 54. The author explains the reason Kosi jumped on the teacher’s head. The cause is:
The teacher called Kosi to come to her
Meerkats look for a high or low place to go when they’re nervous.
Kosi was looking for food
Meerkats love to burrow in hair
How did the setting affect the kids’ detective work on pages 64 and 65?
The animals were all living on Meerkat Hill
Africa has many great animals to see
They were surrounded by tall grasslands to hide from cobras
The dry season enabled them to see footprints
What best describes the mood on page 60?
Hopeful
Worried
Angry
Excited
How did the setting affect the kids’ detective work on pages 64 and 65?
The animals were all living on Meerkat Hill
Africa has many great animals to see
They were surrounded by tall grasslands to hide from cobras
The dry season enabled them to see footprints
On page 56, the mood changes from
Lighthearted to serious
Serious to humorous
Happy to sad
Confused to proud
