Too Tall
What did Lola want to do at the beginning of the story?
Lola wanted to play on a team.
Who was taking a nap?
The Lion was taking a nap.
Why was Tia late in the morning?
Tia was late because her alarm clock did not go off.
Why did the three goats want to cross the bridge?
They wanted to eat the fresh green grass on the hill.
Name two teams that Lola tried out for before basketball.
She tried out for the volleyball team and the softball team.
track team, swim team, or bowling team.
Why did the Lion decide to let the Mouse go?
The Lion thought the Mouse was funny and said he was not very hungry anyway.
What happened to Tia’s lunch at school?
Tia slipped on spilled milk, fell down, and her sandwich landed in the puddle.
How did Small and Middle escape from the troll?
They told the troll to wait for a bigger goat that would make a tastier meal.
How did Lola feel after being rejected by many teams, and why?
Lola felt sad and wanted to give up because every coach said she was too tall.
How did the Mouse help the Lion later in the story?
The Mouse chewed through the ropes of the hunter’s net and freed the Lion.
Why did Tia think Gracie’s lucky charm was working?
Tia thought the charm was working because someone brought her missing lunch from the principal’s office.
What did Big do when the troll tried to stop him?
Big ran into the troll and pushed him off the bridge into the river.
What is the main idea of the story Too Tall?
Teacher will decide.
What lesson did the Lion learn at the end of the story?
The Lion learned that even a small friend can be very important and helpful.
What lesson can readers learn from Tia’s bad-luck day?
Teacher will decide.
Why did the troll finally let Small and Middle cross the bridge?
The troll believed a bigger and tastier goat would come later.