Directions: Read the selection. Then answer each question.
Coyote and Bear Plant a Garden
1 "Good morning, Bear," Coyote said. "See that nice field over there? Why don't we plant a garden?"
2 "That is a good idea," said Bear. "I will bring the seeds."
3 Coyote wanted to make sure the best part of the crop went to him, not Bear. He decided he would play a trick.
4 "We should decide how the crop will be divided," said Coyote. "How about I take all that grows above the ground, and you take all that grows below?"
5 Bear thought for a little while. "That sounds fair to me," he replied.
6 After many weeks, Bear said it was time to harvest.
7 "These leaves will keep my family full for months," Coyote thought as he picked the green tops and put them in his sack. Bear followed behind, digging in the ground and pulling up dirty orange things.
8 Later, Coyote met Bear. "What kind of seeds did we plant, Bear?" he asked. "My family didn't like the leaves I brought home."
9 "They are called carrots," replied Bear. "My family loved them!"
10 "I don't think the crop was divided fairly," complained Coyote. "Let's plant another crop, but this time I get the part that grows in the ground."
11 "Agreed," said Bear. "I'll bring the seeds."
12 One day, Bear looked at the green plants and said, "It is time to harvest."
13 As they harvested, Bear said, "I have taken all I need from the top. As we agreed, you can have everything growing in the ground."
14 As Bear walked away, Coyote dug into the ground excitedly. But he found only roots as thin as threads. He bit into one and spit it out.
15 "Wait, Bear! What kind of seeds did we plant this time?"
16 "They are called corn!" Bear yelled over his shoulder.
17 Carrying his empty sack, Coyote went home to his hungry family.