CFA: Q2 LA - Required

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PART A: Which sentence from the story helps the reader understand the meaning of “disputing” as it is used in paragraph 1?

“Heyday, sirs!’ Said His Majesty, going up to them, ‘let me know the cause of your quarrel.’” (paragraph 5)

“Upon hearing this, off they started.” (paragraph 10)

“The latter, seeing at a glance how matters stood, extended his long trunk, and reached the helmet quite easily.” (paragraph 11)

“‘And you,’ said the Lion, turning to the Crocodile, ‘although unable to reach the helmet, were able to dive for it and save it.’” (paragraph 13)

Part B : Which word has the opposite meaning of “disputing”?

confessing

discussing

questioning

agreeing

Part A : How does the Lion react to the question the Elephant and the Crocodile ask in paragraph 6?

He disappoints them by refusing to answer.

He causes conflict by proposing a silly contest.

He shows interest in helping them solve their problem.

He addresses them as if they are less important than he is.

Part B : Which detail from the story provides evidence for the answer to Part A?

“‘Do you see that soldier’s steel helmet on yonder wall?’” (paragraph 7)

“‘go and fetch it, and bring it to me, and I shall be able then to decide between you.’” (paragraph 9)

“His Majesty took up the helmet” (paragraph 12)

“'You, on account of your size and trunk, were able to reach the prize on the wall but, having lost it, you were unable to recover it.’” (paragraph 13)

Part A : Which sentence best states a theme in the story?

We all have different strengths

We should try to be patient with others.

We all have the power to help others.

We should always put forth our best efforts.

Part B : Which detail from the story best shows this theme?

“‘Ah! but quantity is not quality, and your skin is not nearly so tough as mine” (paragraph 3)

“The Crocodile, being used to the water, reached the opposite bank of the river first” (paragraph 10)

“a sudden lurch caused the prize to slip off and sink to the bottom.” (paragraph 12)

“‘You are both wise and clever in your respective ways.’” (paragraph 13)

You have read “The Elephant and the Crocodile” and “The Lion and The Mouse.” Write a short essay comparing the similarities of the themes from each fable. Support your response with details from both passages.

PART A: Which sentence from the story helps the reader understand the meaning of “disputing” as it is used in paragraph 1?

“Heyday, sirs!’ Said His Majesty, going up to them, ‘let me know the cause of your quarrel.’” (paragraph 5)

“Upon hearing this, off they started.” (paragraph 10)

“The latter, seeing at a glance how matters stood, extended his long trunk, and reached the helmet quite easily.” (paragraph 11)

“‘And you,’ said the Lion, turning to the Crocodile, ‘although unable to reach the helmet, were able to dive for it and save it.’” (paragraph 13)

Part B : Which word has the opposite meaning of “disputing”?

confessing

discussing

questioning

agreeing

Part A : How does the Lion react to the question the Elephant and the Crocodile ask in paragraph 6?

He disappoints them by refusing to answer.

He causes conflict by proposing a silly contest.

He shows interest in helping them solve their problem.

He addresses them as if they are less important than he is.

Part B : Which detail from the story provides evidence for the answer to Part A?

“‘Do you see that soldier’s steel helmet on yonder wall?’” (paragraph 7)

“‘go and fetch it, and bring it to me, and I shall be able then to decide between you.’” (paragraph 9)

“His Majesty took up the helmet” (paragraph 12)

“'You, on account of your size and trunk, were able to reach the prize on the wall but, having lost it, you were unable to recover it.’” (paragraph 13)

Part A : Which sentence best states a theme in the story?

We all have different strengths

We should try to be patient with others.

We all have the power to help others.

We should always put forth our best efforts.

Part B : Which detail from the story best shows this theme?

“‘Ah! but quantity is not quality, and your skin is not nearly so tough as mine” (paragraph 3)

“The Crocodile, being used to the water, reached the opposite bank of the river first” (paragraph 10)

“a sudden lurch caused the prize to slip off and sink to the bottom.” (paragraph 12)

“‘You are both wise and clever in your respective ways.’” (paragraph 13)