Main Idea/Theme
What is the story mostly about?
A. A family protecting cattle
B. Two brothers going to school
C. Two brothers searching for honey
D. A dangerous animal attack
C. Two brothers searching for honey
Which phrase in paragraph 2 helps you understand the meaning of livestock?
A. “inhabits lands from southern Kenya”
B. “goats, cattle, and sheep”
C. “member of the community”
D. “his or her own responsibilities”
B. “goats, cattle, and sheep”
In paragraph 3, why does Korinko smile after waking up?
A. He finished his chores early and gets to have fun
B. He sees his family in the house
C. He is excited about his plan to find honey
D. He is no longer tired after a long day of work
C. He is excited about his plan to find honey.
What is the setting at the beginning of the story?
The plains of southern Kenya
Who is telling the story?
A. Korinko
B. Mejooli
C. A narrator
D. The Honeyguide
C. A narrator (not a character in the story)
Why do Korinko and Mejooli decide to leave the village?
A. To herd cattle
B. To find honey
C. To visit a friend
D. To build a fence
B. To find honey.
In the sentence in paragraph 5, what does lingered most nearly mean?
A. Dripped
B. Faded
C. Increased
D. Stayed
D. Stayed
In paragraph 8, why do the boys bring their spears?
A. To play a game with them
B. To decorate them
C. To trade them with other kids
D. For protection or searching
D. For protection or searching
What is the main conflict in the story?
The boy wants to find honey and must search for it
What point of view is this story told in?
A. First person
B. Second person
C. Dialogue only
D. Third person ✅
D. Third person
What is one lesson readers can learn from the story?
A. Always follow rules
B. Working together helps you succeed
C. Animals are dangerous
D. Traveling is difficult
B. Working together helps you succeed.
What does the word ominous suggest in the phrase “ominous buzzing noise” in paragraph 16?
dangerous or threatening
What can you infer about the Honeyguide bird?
A. It is afraid of humans and hides often.
B. It has a special relationship with humans.
C. It lives only at night and sleeps during the day.
D. It cannot fly well and struggles to survive.
B. It has a special relationship with humans.
What event shows the boys are getting closer to the honey?
The bird's song changes and they hear buzzing
What is the author’s tone when describing Korinko's feelings about possibly finding honey?
A. Angry and frustrated
B. Excited and eager ✅
C. Bored and tired
D. Nervous and confused
D. Excited and eager
How does the Honeyguide help develop the main idea?
A. It protects the boys from danger, showing them how to survive on their own.
B. It teaches them how to hunt, which is crucial to survive.
C. It leads them to honey, showing cooperation between humans an animals.
D. It scares away other animals, keeping them safe.
C. It leads them to honey, showing cooperation between humans an animals.
What does the word reserves suggest about the Honeyguide’s tune in paragraph 15?
A. He sings it all the time
B. He forgets how to sing it
C. He only sings for other birds
D. He saves it for certain times
D. He saves it for certain times.
Look back at paragraphs 15-16. Why do the boys follow the bird instead of searching alone?
A. They trust it will lead them to honey
B. They are tired and need a break
C. They are afraid of the forest
D. They want to catch the bird
A. They trust it will lead them to honey.
What is the climax of the story?
When they locate the tree with the beehive
Why does the author include details about the Maasai people’s daily life?
A. To entertain with jokes about the area
B. To confuse the reader about life in Kenya
C. To help readers understand their culture
D. To tell a different story involving different characters
C. To help the reader understand their culture
What is the best theme of the story?
A. Nature is always dangerous
B. People should avoid animals
C. Cooperation leads to success
D. Food is hard to find
C. Cooperation leads to success
In the sentence, “Heat waves shimmered across the dry Serengeti Plains…”, what does the word shimmered most nearly mean? (paragraph 8)
A. Froze solid
B. Shined and wavered in the heat
C. Made loud noises
D. Moved quickly in one direction
B. Shined or wavered slightly in the heat
What can you infer about how important honey is to the boys?
A. It is very valuable or special to them
B. They do not like it
C. It is easy to find
D. They only eat it at night
A. It is very valuable or special to them.
Put these events in order:
The boys follow the bird
They eat breakfast
They find the hive
Korinko has a dream
4, 2, 1, 3
What is the author’s tone when describing the setting at the beginning of the story?
A. Descriptive and calm
B. Scary and intense
C. Silly mischievous
D. Loud and chaotic
A. Descriptive and calm