Vowel Sounds
In paragraph 5, the ea in STEAL is pronounced the same as the ea in–
a. great
b. eat
c. health
d. beautiful
b. eat
5. Which word best describes Wolf?
a. Cold
b. Surprised
c. Greedy
d. Reasonable
c. Greedy
How many pancakes did Fox steal for Wolf?
A. 2 pancakes
B. 5 pancakes
C. 6 pancakes
D. 10 pancakes
C. 6 pancakes
Which word from the story is a compound word?
a. bleated
b. glutton
c. farmhouse
d. tanned
c. farmhouse
Choose a sentence from the story that show Fox's feelings or point of view.
a. It chanced one day that the two were going through the forest.
b. Fox took the lamb to Wolf and went off by himself.
c. Fox knew better than to fight Wolf and simply said, "Why are you such a glutton?"
d. Fox said, "I know a man who has killed a very large pig."
c. Fox knew better than to fight Wolf and simply said, "Why are you such a glutton?"
In paragraph 8, the word farmers is pronounced the same as the ar in—
a. square
b. spare
c. dear
d. smart
d. smart
What probably happened to Wolf after he got stuck in the hole?
a. The farmers helped him get out of the hole.
b. Fox came back and rescued Wolf.
c. The farmers killed Wolf.
d. Wolf had to wait until his belly shrank to escape.
c. The farmers killed Wolf.
Which detail from the story tells why Fox wanted to get rid of Wolf?
a. "Poor Fox was compelled to do whatever Wolf wished."
b. "Wolf licked his chops."
c. "Fox took the little lamb to Wolf and went off by himself."
d. "Fox simply said, 'Why are you such a glutton?'"
a. "Poor Fox was compelled to do whatever Wolf wished."
What does the phrase hither and thither mean as it is used in paragraph 19?
A. in different directions in an disorganized way
B. straight and in an orderly way
C. lightly in a graceful way
D. slowly and in a lazy way
A. in different directions in an disorganized way
What is the central message of "The Fox and the Wolf"?
A. Be kind to your friends.
B. Always tell the truth.
C. Don't be greedy.
D. Treat animals with respect.
C. Don't be greedy.
In paragraph 10, the vowel sound in MISLED is the same as the vowel sound in—
a. chin
b. white
c. kind
d. chief
a. chin
What can you infer about Wolf?
a. He is a good friend.
b. He is grateful to Fox for getting him food.
c. He is clumsy.
d. He doesn't like to talk.
c. He is clumsy.
3. Which detail from pages 28-29 suggests that Wolf will not fit through the hole in the wall?
D. Wolf ignored this warning and said, "I shall not leave until this barrel is empty."
What does the word savory mean as it is used in paragraph 25?
a. disgusting
b. bitter
c. tasteless
d. delicious
d. delicious
Read the sentence from paragraph 10.
"They beat me silly."
What does this sentence mean?
A. Wolf was beaten until he felt happy.
B. The farmers were being silly when they beat Wolf.
C. The farmers beat him so hard he lost his senses.
D. Wolf was laughing when they beat him.
C. The farmers beat him so hard he lost his senses.
Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the underlined word in the sentence.
On the third day, when they were out together, and Wolf could only limp along in pain...
a. chair
b. day
c. ball
d. dare
b. day
What can you infer about Fox?
a. He's generous and kind.
b. He doesn't like being told what to do.
c. He and Wolf are best friends.
d. He likes stealing food.
b. He doesn't like being told what to do.
Why doesn't Wolf respond when Fox asks him "Why are you such a glutton?"
a. Wolf thinks he above Fox and doesn't have to answer.
b. Wolf doesn't know what the word glutton means.
c. Wolf is in pain and can't move his mouth.
d. Wolf thinks can't think of the answer fast enough.
a. Wolf thinks he above Fox and doesn't have to answer.
What does the word bounded mean as it is used in paragraph 31?
A. floated
B. talked
C. jumped
D. smiled
C. jumped
Three ____ beat up Wolf for stealing the lamb.
a. mans
b. men
c. mens
d. men's
b. men
Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the underlined word in the sentence:
Wolf tore down the whole dish from the table.
a. told
b. mouth
c. burn
d. blow
b. mouth
Which word best describe Fox?
a. lazy
b. generous
c. honest
d. sneaky
d. sneaky
Why does Fox keep stealing food for Wolf?
a. Wolf is sick and can't do it himself.
b. Wolf threatens to eat Fox if he doesn't.
c. Fox likes stealing extra food.
d. Fox is generous and likes helping others.
b. Wolf threatens to eat Fox if he doesn't.
Use the dictionary entry to answer the question.
tan (v) 1. making the skin darker with the sun 2. creating leather with animal skin 3. whipping or beating
Which meaning of the word tanned fits the way it is used in paragraph 20?
Meaning 3
How are the Fox in "The Wolf and the Fox" and Crabb in "Dr. Knowall" alike?
a. Both like to eat good food.
b. Both are determined.
c. Both are good at keeping secrets.
d. Both are sneaky.
b. Both are determined.