Peter and the Dragon 1
Read these sentences from paragraph 2.
“Peter,” his mother said quietly. “We have planned this for weeks.”
Mom is speaking quietly because she —
A does not want to wake up Sarah
B wants to keep a secret
C is trying not to get upset with Peter
D is having difficulty speaking
C is trying not to get upset with Peter
Read this sentence from paragraph 3.
He pointed to his pet goldfish swimming lazily in a glass bowl.
The sentence shows that the goldfish is —
F being careful
G falling asleep
H feeling hungry
J moving slowly
J moving slowly
What does the word pleaded mean in paragraph 11?
A cried
B begged
C hesitated
D whispered
B begged
Which sentence shows Peter’s curiosity in the sea dragons?
F Peter notices the parking lot is busy.
G Peter sees the people approach the aquarium.
H Peter follows his parents inside the building.
J Peter moves closer to the fish tank.
J Peter moves closer to the fish tank.
The leaf-like parts on sea dragons most likely help them to —
A hide from danger
B find their way
C scare other fish
D feed their young
A hide from danger
When Peter says “Let’s see the rest of the fish!” it shows that he —
F wants to find a fish to take home
G wants to hurry up so the family can leave
H has changed his mind about the aquarium
J is helping his sister become interested in fish
H has changed his mind about the aquarium
Why does Peter say he is sorry at the end of the story?
A He was rude to Sarah.
B He was wrong about the aquarium.
C He wanted to go home.
D He was impatient with the crowds.
B He was wrong about the aquarium.
What lesson does Peter learn?
F A fish is a fun pet to own.
G A family adventure can be exciting.
H Working in an aquarium can be rewarding.
J Staying at home is better than taking a family trip.
G A family adventure can be exciting.
Which sentence based on the story is an opinion?
A The building is filled with people.
B The people are near the entrance.
C The fish are interesting animals.
D The sea dragons live in the ocean.
C The fish are interesting animals.
“Peter and the Dragon” would most likely be found in a book titled —
F American Folktales
G Legends From Long Ago
H Amusing Stories for Young Readers
J Fairy Tales From Around the World
H Amusing Stories for Young Readers