How Beetle Got its Gorgeous Coat (Benchmark Advance gr. 2)

Before beetle had a colorful coat, it was...

• black

• brown

• white

While crawling along a wall, beetle ran into a...

"boasted" is a synonym for...

• bragged

• smiled

• shared

What was parrot's idea after hearing rat talking to beetle?

What did rat think about beetle during the race?

• He thought beetle was smart.

• He thought beetle was fast.

• He thought beetle was slow.

Why was rat surprised when he reached the finish line?

What did beetle earn for winning the race?

• a gold medal

• a green and gold coat

• bragging rights

What lesson do you think rat learned in the story?