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Directions: Read the story “The Tortoise and the Hare.” Then choose the best answer for each question. Circle the letter (A, B, C, or D) that correctly answers the question.

1. At the beginning of the story, what does the hare brag about?

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  A. How strong he is
  B. How fast he can run
  C. How clever he is
  D. How high he can jump

• Why does the tortoise challenge the hare to a race?

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  A. He wants to impress the other animals
  B. He is tired of hearing the hare boast
  C. He wants to learn how to run faster
  D. He wants to trick the hare

• Where do the animals gather to watch the race?

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  A. At the starting line
  B. In the middle of the road
  C. At the finish line
  D. On top of a hill

• What does the hare do during the race that causes him to lose?

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  A. He takes a wrong turn
  B. He stops to talk to the animals
  C. He stops to eat some food
  D. He stops to rest and falls asleep

• How does the tortoise win the race?

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  A. He runs faster than the hare
  B. He rides on another animal’s back
  C. He keeps walking and does not give up
  D. He starts the race before the hare

• What does the hare say when he realizes he has lost the race?

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  A. “Congratulations, tortoise!”
  B. “Let’s never race again.”
  C. “It’s not fair! We have to do the race again!”
  D. “I will never run another race.”

• Which lesson (moral) best matches the story?

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   A. Always try to be the fastest.
   B. Winning is more important than being honest.
   C. Slow and steady effort can lead to success.
   D. Never listen to your friends’ advice.

Answer Key:

1. B

2. B

3. C

4. D

5. C

6. C

7. C

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