The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Junk Food

Directions: Read the story from the PDF carefully. Then choose the best answer for each question. Circle the letter of your answer.

1. What is the main problem or situation at the beginning of the story?

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  A. A character has lost a pet
  B. A character is late for school
  C. A character feels something is unfair
  D. A character cannot find a book

• Which of the following best describes the main character in the story?

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  A. Shy and afraid to speak up
  B. Kind and worried about others
  C. Always getting into trouble
  D. Lazy and uninterested in helping

• What important decision does the main character make?

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  A. To ignore the problem and walk away
  B. To ask an adult for help and speak out
  C. To move to a different town
  D. To pretend nothing happened

• How do the adults in the story respond to the main character’s actions?

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  A. They punish the main character
  B. They do not listen at all
  C. They listen and take the situation seriously
  D. They tell the main character to be quiet

• What change happens by the end of the story?

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  A. Nothing changes for anyone
  B. The problem is solved and someone is safe
  C. The main character leaves home
  D. The adults decide to ignore the rules

• Which sentence best states the main idea of the story?

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  A. Pets should always stay indoors
  B. Speaking up can help protect others
  C. It is better to keep secrets
  D. Children should never question adults

• What lesson can readers learn from this story?

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   A. Only grown-ups can solve problems
   B. If something feels wrong, it is best to say nothing
   C. Being small means you cannot make a difference
   D. Even young people can make a difference by being brave and telling the truth

Answer Key

1. C

2. B

3. B

4. C

5. B

6. B

7. D