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Comprehending the Story of Tortoise and Rabbit

Questions: 5

Grade: 3

Words: 63

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In the sunny meadow, speedy Rabbit loved to brag about how fast she could run. Tortoise, who was always calm and steady, challenged Rabbit to a race. Rabbit laughed and agreed, thinking she would surely win. But Tortoise remained calm and focused, moving slowly and steadily towards the finish line. In the end, it was Tortoise who won the race, not speedy Rabbit.

Question 1

What does the word 'brag' mean in the context?

to sleep

to run

to boast

Explanation. In the context, 'brag' means to boast or show off, in this case, Rabbit is showing off how fast she can run.

to eat

to read

Question 2

Why did Tortoise challenge Rabbit to a race?

Because Tortoise was bored

Because Tortoise wanted to lose

Because Tortoise wanted to show Rabbit that being fast isn't everything

Explanation. Tortoise wanted to demonstrate to Rabbit that being fast isn't always an advantage, as shown by the outcome of the race.

Because Tortoise wanted to make friends with Rabbit

Because Tortoise was faster

Question 3

How would you describe Rabbit's character?

Slow and steady

Calm

Arrogant and overconfident

Explanation. Rabbit is described as 'speedy' and enjoys bragging, which suggests she is overconfident and perhaps a bit arrogant.

Sad

Angry

Question 4

What can we infer about Tortoise's strategy in the race?

He was trying to be the fastest

He didn't have a strategy

He was taking breaks during the race

He was moving slowly and steadily towards the finish line

Explanation. The text mentions that Tortoise remained calm and focused, moving slowly and steadily towards the finish line.

He was trying to confuse Rabbit

Question 5

Is it true that Rabbit won the race?

True

False

Explanation. The story mentions that Tortoise won the race, not Rabbit.

Not mentioned in the text

Both Rabbit and Tortoise won

There was no race

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