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Which detail shows that the lion initially underestimates the mouse?
A. The lion is sleeping under a tree
B. The lion releases the mouse after capturing it
C. The mouse runs across the lion’s paw
D. The lion roars loudly
B. The lion releases the mouse after capturing it
Why does the lion release the mouse?
A. He feels threatened
B. He is confused
C. He is amused by the mouse’s claim
D. He is afraid of the mouse
C. He is amused by the mouse’s claim
What does absurd most nearly mean in the sentence, "The idea seemed absurd, yet the mouse’s confidence intrigued him."
A. Logical
B. Ridiculous
C. Expected
D. Necessary
B. Ridiculous
Choose the best revision:
After the mouse heard the lion’s roar he ran toward the sound
A. After the mouse heard the lion’s roar, he ran toward the sound.
B. After the mouse, heard the lion’s roar he ran toward the sound.
C. After the mouse heard the lion’s roar he, ran toward the sound.
D. After the mouse heard, the lion’s roar he ran toward the sound.
A. After the mouse heard the lion’s roar, he ran toward the sound.
Which statement BEST summarizes the story?
A. A lion is trapped and later escapes
B. A mouse helps a lion after being spared earlier
C. Animals in the forest face many dangers
D. A lion learns how to hunt more carefully
B. A mouse helps a lion after being spared earlier
Which detail BEST supports the idea that the mouse is determined?
A. The mouse searches for food
B. The mouse trembles when caught
C. The mouse gnaws through the ropes despite difficulty
D. The mouse hears the lion’s roar
C. The mouse gnaws through the ropes despite difficulty
What can be inferred about the mouse when he returns to help the lion?
A. He is seeking recognition
B. He feels obligated to repay kindness
C. He is afraid of the lion
D. He is trying to impress others
B. He feels obligated to repay kindness
What does unyielding most nearly mean in the sentence, "Though he fought with great force, the ropes held firm, unyielding to his strength."
A. Flexible
B. Weak
C. Unmoving or firm
D. Temporary
C. Unmoving or firm
Choose the best revision:
Because the lion was trapped he could not escape
A. Because the lion was trapped, he could not escape.
B. Because the lion was trapped he, could not escape.
C. Because, the lion was trapped he could not escape.
D. Because the lion was trapped he could not, escape.
A. Because the lion was trapped, he could not escape.
Which detail is MOST important to include in a summary?
A. The lion sleeps under a tree
B. The mouse searches for food
C. The mouse frees the lion from the net
D. The forest is quiet
C. The mouse frees the lion from the net
Which detail BEST supports the idea that the lion is in serious danger?
A. The lion lies under a tree
B. The net is nearly invisible
C. The lion’s roars begin to weaken
D. The mouse approaches the sound
C. The lion’s roars begin to weaken
What can be inferred about the lion after he is freed?
A. He is embarrassed by the situation
B. He regrets releasing the mouse
C. He changes his view about the mouse’s importance
D. He becomes fearful of other animals
C. He changes his view about the mouse’s importance
What does tedious most nearly mean in the sentence, "The work was slow and tedious, requiring careful persistence, but the mouse did not stop."
A. Quick and easy
B. Difficult to understand
C. Long and tiring
D. Dangerous
C. Long and tiring
Choose the best revision:
The lion struggled to escape. The ropes held firm.
A. The lion struggled to escape, the ropes held firm.
B. The lion struggled to escape; however, the ropes held firm.
C. The lion struggled to escape because the ropes held firm.
D. The lion struggled to escape and the ropes held firm.
B. The lion struggled to escape; however, the ropes held firm.
OR
C. The lion struggled to escape because the ropes held firm.
Which detail should be LEFT OUT of a summary?
A. The mouse is trapped by the lion
B. The lion releases the mouse
C. The tree provides shade
D. The mouse returns to help
C. The tree provides shade
Which detail BEST supports the idea that the mouse acts without hesitation?
A. The mouse pauses when he hears the lion
B. The mouse recognizes the sound of the lion
C. The mouse begins gnawing at the ropes immediately
D. The mouse moves through the forest
C. The mouse begins gnawing at the ropes immediately
What can be inferred about the role of strength in the story?
A. Strength is always enough to solve problems
B. Strength is less important than speed
C. Strength alone may not be enough in every situation
D. Strength determines leadership
C. Strength alone may not be enough in every situation
What does persistence most nearly mean in the sentence, "The work was slow and tedious, requiring careful persistence, but the mouse did not stop."
A. Giving up easily
B. Continuing despite difficulty
C. Acting without thinking
D. Avoiding challenges
B. Continuing despite difficulty
Choose the best revision:
The mouse a small creature helped the lion
A. The mouse a small creature helped the lion.
B. The mouse, a small creature helped the lion.
C. The mouse a small creature, helped the lion.
D. The mouse, a small creature, helped the lion.
D. The mouse, a small creature, helped the lion.
Which detail BEST supports the central idea of the passage?
A. The lion is large and powerful
B. The mouse is small and quick
C. The mouse frees the lion from danger
D. The forest is full of animals
C. The mouse frees the lion from danger
Which detail would be LEAST necessary in a summary focused on how the lion is freed?
A. The mouse gnaws through the ropes
B. The lion becomes trapped in a hunter’s net
C. The mouse hears the lion’s cries and responds
D. The lion sleeps beneath a sprawling tree
D. The lion sleeps beneath a sprawling tree
What can be inferred about the lion’s attitude at the end of the story?
A. He is frustrated by his weakness
B. He remains confident in his superiority
C. He is surprised but unchanged
D. He has gained respect for those he once dismissed
D. He has gained respect for those he once dismissed
What does vital most nearly mean in the final paragraph? "The lion stood silently for a moment, no longer dismissive. What he had once considered insignificant had proven to be undeniably vital."
A. Helpful but not necessary
B. Extremely important or essential
C. Related to survival only
D. Unexpected and surprising
B. Extremely important or essential
Choose the best revision:
The lion said where are you going you should stay here
A. The lion said, Where are you going you should stay here
B. The lion said where are you going, “you should stay here”
C. The lion said, “Were are you going? You should stay here.”
D. The lion said, “Where are you going? You should stay here.”
D. The lion said, “Where are you going? You should stay here.”
Which detail would be LEAST necessary in a summary focused on how the lion’s perspective changes?
A. The lion initially finds the mouse’s claim absurd
B. The mouse gnaws through the ropes to free the lion
C. The lion sleeps beneath a tree before the encounter
D. The lion no longer dismisses the mouse as insignificant
C. The lion sleeps beneath a tree before the encounter