The Legend of El Capitan

Who are the characters in the story?

• people

• animals

• a cave

• a cliff

What is the setting of the story?

• in the desert

• in the plains

• at a park

• Yosemite Valley

What is the problem in the story?

• The animals could not get along.

• Two cubs were stuck on a steep stone.

• It was too windy.

• It was going to storm.

What is the resolution of the story? (the ending)

• The measuring worm spun a rope to bring the cubs down.

• The racoon slid down the slope.

• The mountain lion scraped the rock.

• The animals bragged.

Why do the cubs call for help?

• They miss their friends.

• They want to swim in the river.

• They are stuck on the top of a steep rock.

• They want the animals to join them.

Why can't the other animals help the cubs?

• They do not want to help.

• They cannot climb the rock.

• They are too busy.

• They are afraid.

Why can the Measuring Worm help the cubs?

• It can climb the rock.

• It is so small.

• It is not afraid.

• It can fly.

Why do the old people call the rock To-tok-ah-nu-la?

• It means "tall rock".

• It is a fun name.

• It means "Measuring Worm's rock".

• They like to tell stories.

What lesson can be learned from this story?

• You should give up.

• Even small things can be helpful.

• Do no get stuck on tall things.

• You should not trust animals.

Why were the bears feeling sad?

• They were tired of being stuck on the tall rock.

• They wanted to climb a tree.

• They did not like the lion.

• The worm could not help them.