Unit 4.4 How Beetle Got Her Colors

What does this folktale tell us about the

natural world?

• a. why beetles change their colors

• b. why beetles have such plain colors

• c. why beetles have such bright colors

• d. why beetles do not have many colors

Where does the story take place? (setting)

• f. a city in Brazil

• g. a city in America

• h. a rain forest in Brazil

• i. a rain forest in America

Why does Parrot not want to come closer to see the interesting designs on Anaconda’s body?

• a. She might not be safe if she does.

• b. She does not like to leave her tree.

• c. She does not get along with Anaconda.

• d. She is upset that everyone is teasing Beetle.

What does Parrot do to get the animals to stop teasing Beetle?

• f. She proposes a race between Jaguar and Beetle.

• g. She proposes a race between Agouti and Beetle

• h. She proposes a race between Anaconda and Beetle.

• i. She proposes a race between Arrow Frog and Beetle.

How does Beetle win?

• a. She flies.

• b. She uses her six legs.

• c. She outsmarts the other animal.

• d. She passes the other animal who stops to take a nap.

Who was the main character?

• Beetle

• Anaconda

• Parrot

• Agouti

TRUE or FALSE: This story is told in the third person point of view

• TRUE

• FALSE