The Banza

Why does Cabree lay the banza down in the bushes before drinking from the spring? Answer in complete 3rd-grade sentences.

Why does Teegra give the banza to Cabree?

• to help Cabree find her family

• to teach Cabree the music of the heart

• to help protect Cabree from danger

• to make sure Cabree isn't lonely

On page 118, Cabree sings a loud, low, ferocious song. What does the word ferocious suggest about Cabree's song?

• It is sung slowly.

• It sounds fierce.

• It sounds rude.

• It is sung quickly.

On page 113, what is the most likely reason that Cabree refuses to come out of the cave?

• She thinks Teegra will come back.

• She is afraid of thunderstorms.

• She is afraid of the other tigers.

• She is angry at Teegra for leaving.

On page 119, what is the most likely reason that three of the tigers disappear?

• They want to get a drink for Cabree.

• They are bored by Caber's song.

• They want to tell Teegra about Caber's playing.

• They are afraid Cabree will eat them.

What is the meaning of the word quaked as used in the following sentence from the story?

"Now only three tigers quaked before Madame Cabree."

• shook

• waited

• stood

• drank

What does the tiger chief do right after he finds himself alone with Cabree?

• He asks her to be his friend.

• He asks her to play him a song.

• He asks her to let him go.

• He asks her if she would like a drink.

What is the most important thing Cabree learns in the story?

• how to play the banza

• how to be brave

• how to be alone

• how to make friends

Do you think Cabree made a good choice when she stood up to the tigers instead of running away?

Give two reasons for your answers.

Which Junior Great book story was your favorite?

• The Up-Side Down Boy

• The Banza

• The Buffalo Storm

• The Monster Who Grew Small