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Tops and Bottoms comprehension test

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Question 1

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Why was Hare's family in bad shape?

Hare lost his job

Hare's father died

Hare did not have any land

Hare was in trouble with his neighbor

Question 2

2.

Why does Hare ask Bear to be business partners?

so Hare can use Bear's land

so Hare can take Bear's money

so Hare can live in Bear's house

so Hare can sleep all day like Bear

Question 3

3.

What does Hare mean when he asks the question tops or bottoms?

What job do you want to do?

What part of the crops do you want?

How do you want to divide the work?

How much should you sell the crops for?

Question 4

4.

Why does Hare tell Bear that he will do all of the planting and harvesting?

He likes to work hard

He wants Bear to agree to his idea

He wants Mrs. Hare to help him instead

He knows Bear does not know how to work hard

Question 5

5.

Which sentence form the story shows that Bear learned a lesson?

"But, Hare, all the best parts are in your half!"

"Bear never again slept through a season of plainting and harvesting."

"You've tricked me twice, and you owe me one season of both tops and bottoms!"

"Hare tugged off the roots at the bottom and the tassels at the top and put them in a pile for Bear."

Question 6

6.

Why did Bear think Hare cheated him?

because Hare planted crops in his field

because Hare asked him too many questions

because Bear never got crops from the harvest

because Bear slept while Hare did all the work

Question 7

7.

What do you learn about Hare in this story?

He is lazy

He is kind

He is clever

He is always sleepy

Question 8

8.

What would Hare MOST LIKELY say to defend himself if he was accused of cheating Bear?

He did not cheat Bear because he asked him what part of the plant he wanted.

He did not cheat Bear because Bear did not do any of the himself.

He cheated Beat becasue he wanted to take Bear's crops.

He cheated Bear because Bear was not kind to his family.

Question 9

9.

Which word BEST describes Bear?

bossy

helpful

trusting

ungrateful

Question 10

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What lesson does Bear learn in this story?

Do not give your money to other people

It is important to get a lot of sleep, so don't work too hard.

Do not trust your neighbors because they will always trick you.

Do the work yourself and don't be lazy if you want good results.