Vocab
Questions From The Story
Extra Questions
100

A separate introductory section of the library or musical work. (n)

The vocab word is prologue.

100

How many characters are in the play? (344)

There are 13 characters in the play.
100

What do the bear cubs do at the beginning of the play that causes trouble for them later?

They go downriver

200

A pause that shows uncertainty about doing something. (n)

The vocab word is hesitation.

200

What group of people does this story come from?

The story comes from the Miwok people.

200

How do the bear cubs get to the top of the mountain?

by napping while the mountain grows under them

300

Something difficult or unpleasant to deal with or worry about. (n)

The vocab word is burden.

300

Why did the bear cubs fall asleep? (346)

The bear cubs fall asleep because of the hot sun and their fall bellies.

300

Who ends up saving the cubs and how?

Measuring Worm ends up saving the cubs by stretching and curling his body one step at a time to climb the mountain. He gets courage from thinking about how worried Mother Grizzly must be about her cubs that he is able to reach the top of the mountain. Then, he guides the cubs safely down the mountain back to their mother.

400

To say or do something to remove the doubts or fears hat someone has. (v) 

The vocab word is reassure.

400

How many animals tried to reach the bear cubs before the measuring worm did? What animals were they?

There were 5 animals that tried to reach the bear cubs before the measuring worm. They were Mouse, Badger, Deer, Fox, and Mountain Lion.

500

A part of a play, movie, or book where things happen. (n)

The vocab word is scene.

500

What does Tu-tok-a-na mean?

Tu-tok-a-na means little curl-stretch.