The Tortoise and the Hare Comprehension
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- Q1
Identify the reason that the hare said, "Beaten in a race? By whom? Not you, surely! I bet there's nobody in the world that can win against me, I'm so speedy. Now, why don't you try?"
The hare was bored and wanted something to do, so he thought a race would be fun.
The hare had a secret short-cut already planned, so he knew he would win and prove himself right.
The hare thought he was the fastest runner around, and he was sure he could beat tortoise.
300sRL.3.3 - Q2
Which of the following is the best definition of bragging?
to be unappreciative of something someone does for you
to show off in a boastful way by using actions or words
to regret something you said to someone
300sL.3.4 - Q3
Which of the following is the best definition of persistence?
to admire someone for their great accomplishments
to refuse to follow the rules to get what you want
to continue to try even though it's difficult; not giving up
300sL.3.4 - Q4
Choose the best statement below that demonstrates the theme of The Tortoise and the Hare.
Friendship comes in forms you don't expect
Determination can help you overcome any obstacle
Good versus Evil
300sRL.3.2 - Q5
Choose the best statement below that demonstrates the moral of The Tortoise and the Hare.
Even the smallest friends can do big favors.
Better safe than sorry.
Slow and steady wins the race!
300sRL.3.2 - Q6
Which event from the story demonstrates persistence?
The sun started to sink below the horizon, and the tortoise, who had been plodding towards the winning post since morning, was scarcely a yard from the finish.
When the hare saw how slow the tortoise was, the decided to take a quick nap.
The hare squealed with laughter
300sL.3.4 - Q7
Read each detail from the story and decide how the underlined character must feel at this point.
"I can run faster than anyone else," boasted the hare.
aggravated
proud
worried
300sRL.3.3 - Q8
Read each detail from the story and decide how the underlined character must feel at this point.
Tortoise answered, "Who do you think you are? There's no denying you're swift, but even you can be beaten!"
exhausted
confident
disappointed
300sRL.3.3 - Q9
Read each detail from the story and decide how the underlined character must feel at this point.
Annoyed by such bragging, the tortoise accepted the challenge.
worried
disappointed
determined
300sRL.3.3 - Q10
Read each detail from the story and decide how the underlined character must feel at this point.
The hare woke with a jolt. He could see the tortoise a speck in the distance and away he dashed!
confident
aggravated
determined
300sRL.3.3 - Q11
Read each detail from the story and decide how the underlined character must feel at this point.
Hare leaped at a great rate, his tongue sagging, and gasping for breath.
exhausted
confident
proud
300sRL.3.3 - Q12
Read each detail from the story and decide how the underlined character must feel at this point.
But the hare's last leap was just too late, for the tortoise had beaten him to the winning post.
worried
dissapointed
proud
300sRL.3.3 - Q13
Read each detail from the story and decide how the underlined character must feel at this point.
Tortoise smiled at hare and said, "Don't brag about your lightning pace, for slow and steady won the race!"
determined
worried
proud
300sRL.3.3 - Q14
Fill in the blank.
The ______________ is the central idea or message the author is trying to convey to the reader.
topic
plot
theme
300sRL.3.2 - Q15
Fill in the blank.
Aesop's well known stories with morals are called ______________.
moral
fables
theme
300sRL.3.2