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Why is there British English in this story? (Literal)
A) old chap, messing about, bother
B) dude, hanging out, no problem
C) guy, chilling, oops
A) old chap, messing about, bother
Who are the main characters in today’s Read-Aloud?
(Literal)
A) Badger and Toad
B) Badger and Toad
C) Mole and Water Rat
C) Mole and Water Rat
What do we call the events of a story in which the characters are involved? (Literal)
A) setting
B) plot
C) theme
B) plot
What do we learn about Mole in today’s Read-Aloud?
(Inferential)
A) He is tired of spring-cleaning, lives underground, has black fur, and is fascinated by the river.
B) He lives in the woods, has brown fur, and dislikes the water.
C) He is adventurous, lives by the river, and has a boat.
A) He is tired of spring-cleaning, lives underground, has black fur, and is fascinated by the river.
Would you describe Mole as curious? (Inferential)
A) No, because he prefers to stay in his underground home.
B) Yes, because he likes to play tricks on other animals.
C) Yes, because he explores the riverbank and leaves his spring-cleaning behind.
C) Yes, because he explores the riverbank and leaves his spring-cleaning behind.
What season is the story set in when Mole leaves his home? (Literal)
A) Winter
B) Summer
C) Spring
D) Fall
C) Spring
What adjectives best describe Rat? (Inferential)
A) unfriendly, lazy, selfish
B) friendly, adventurous, cautious, generous
C) shy, quiet, nervous
B) friendly, adventurous, cautious, generous
In what kind of setting does the story begin? (Literal)
A) In a castle by the river
B) On a boat in the middle of the river
C) In Mole’s underground house, where he is spring-cleaning
C) In Mole’s underground house, where he is spring-cleaning
How do we know the story is set in spring? (Literal)
A) The text says it is spring, and we hear about flowers and birds building nests.
B)There's snow on the ground.
C) The animals are preparing for winter hibernation.
A) The text says it is spring, and we hear about flowers and birds building nests.
To what kind of setting are we introduced after Mole bolts out of his burrow? (Literal)
A) A dark forest filled with tall trees
B) The river bank in the spring
C) A meadow filled with animals preparing for winter
B) The river bank in the spring