Bella's Busy Autumn

Questions: 5

Grade: 4

Words: 95

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In a lush green forest, there lived a tiny, agile squirrel named Bella. As the leaves started to change color, Bella knew it was time to prepare for winter. She began collecting acorns, one by one. She worked all day, climbing up and down the trees, storing the acorns in a secret place. Her preparation for the cold days was in full swing. Finally, when the first snowflake fell, Bella was ready. She had enough acorns to last the entire winter. She snuggled in her warm nest and enjoyed the fruits of her hard work.

Question 1

What does the word 'agile' mean in the context of the story?

Strong

Fast and quick

Explanation. In the context of the story, 'agile' describes Bella the squirrel's ability to move quickly and easily.

Sleepy

Rude

Angry

Question 2

Why was Bella collecting acorns?

For fun

To give them as gifts

To prepare for winter

Explanation. The story indicates that Bella the squirrel was collecting acorns to prepare for the winter season.

To plant more trees

To sell them

Question 3

When did Bella complete her preparation for winter?

Before the leaves changed color

When the first snowflake fell

Explanation. The story mentions that Bella had gathered enough acorns by the time the first snowflake fell.

After the first snowflake fell

During summer

In spring

Question 4

What does the phrase 'fruits of her hard work' mean?

Bella ate fruits

Bella planted fruits

Bella's work was fruitful

Bella enjoyed the results of her hard work

Explanation. The phrase 'fruits of her hard work' is a metaphor that means Bella enjoyed the results or benefits of her hard work.

Bella sold fruits

Question 5

Is the statement 'Bella was not ready for winter' true or false based on the story?

True

False

Explanation. Based on the story, the statement 'Bella was not ready for winter' is false because Bella had collected enough acorns for winter and was ready when the first snowflake fell.