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Question 1
Read the story below and answer the question. The Squirrel and the Acorn Cup Sammy the squirrel gathered acorns every autumn in Pine Tree Park. One crisp October morning, Sammy found a golden acorn cup hidden under a big oak leaf. His friend Maya the chipmunk looked at the shiny cup with wide eyes. "That is the prettiest cup in the forest!" Maya said. Sammy wanted to keep it all to himself in his hollow log. But when he saw Maya shivering in the chilly wind, he filled the cup with warm berry tea and handed it to her. Maya smiled brightly and shared her toasted seeds with Sammy. From that day on, Sammy realized that sharing made his treasure even more special. What is the central message or lesson of the story?
Correct Answer:
Sharing with others brings true happiness and makes treasures more meaningful.
Question 2
Read the story below and answer the question. The Squirrel and the Acorn Cup Sammy the squirrel gathered acorns every autumn in Pine Tree Park. One crisp October morning, Sammy found a golden acorn cup hidden under a big oak leaf. His friend Maya the chipmunk looked at the shiny cup with wide eyes. "That is the prettiest cup in the forest!" Maya said. Sammy wanted to keep it all to himself in his hollow log. But when he saw Maya shivering in the chilly wind, he filled the cup with warm berry tea and handed it to her. Maya smiled brightly and shared her toasted seeds with Sammy. From that day on, Sammy realized that sharing made his treasure even more special. Which character trait BEST describes Sammy when he sees Maya shivering in the cold?
Correct Answer:
Caring
Question 3
Read the sentence from the story. "Sammy wanted to keep it all to himself in his hollow log." Which word has a meaning MOST SIMILAR to 'keep' as it is used in the sentence?
Correct Answer:
Hold
Question 4
Read the story 'The Squirrel and the Acorn Cup.' Where did Sammy find the golden acorn cup?
Correct Answer:
Under a big oak leaf
Question 5
In 'The Squirrel and the Acorn Cup,' how does Maya react after Sammy gives her the warm tea?
Correct Answer:
She smiles brightly and shares her toasted seeds.
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