The Lazy Donkey

1.  Read the first paragraph on page 4. How did you know that Dobby is a lazy donkey? Please give 2 clues. (2 marks)

1.  Read the second paragraph on page 7. What happens when Dobby carries things home? (1 mark)

1.  Read the third paragraph on page 9. On the way home, Dobby slips and falls into a river. Why is there no salt left in the bag? (1 mark)

1.  Why Dobby is very happy? (1 mark)

• He can help Peter.

• He likes to play in the river.

• He knows how to get rid of the salt.

• Peter gives him food.

Dobby is a hardworking donkey at the beginning of the story.

• True

• False

• Not given

Peter is angry with Dobby when he drops the salt into the water.

• True

• False

• Not given

The sponges will dissolve.

• True

• False

• Not given

Dobby wants to leave the farm.

• Yes

• No

Peter has taught Dobby a lesson.

• True

• False

• Not given

a.  What have you learnt from the story? (1 mark) Is it good to be a lazy student? (1 mark) Why? (2 marks)