The Farmer and the Fox

Which is a key idea from paragraph 2?

Tips and Hints: A key idea is an idea that is important when retelling the plot of the story. On the other hand, "minor details" can be omitted or left out when summarizing stories.

• The fox refuses to visit farms.

• The fox does not understand people.

• The fox thinks that people are boring.

• The fox prefers to learn about nature.

Part A: What is the theme of the story?

Tips and hints: Ask yourself, "What is the author trying to tell me?"

• Foxes are not smart.

• Do not judge others.

• Sharing rumors is foolish.

• Hard work is rewarding.

Part B: Which quote best supports the answer to Part A?

• "It wasn't that far from the meadows, and he wanted to learn about people." (paragraph 3)

• "People must live in meadows, too, he thought." (paragraph 4)

• "Soon the farmer and his wife were enjoying fresh, warm bread." (paragraph 13)

• "As his mouth watered, the fox finally understood just how wise the farmer really was." (paragraph 14)

Which sentence best summarizes the plot in paragraph 13 from the text?

• Fox wanted a piece of bread.

• Fox saw the farmer and his wife enjoying bread.

• Fox went back to the farm.

• Fox looked through the farmer's window.

What is the best summary of paragraph 4?

• The fox learns that people live on farms.

• The fox thinks the farms look like meadows.

• The fox travels to the farm from his meadow.

• The fox sees the farm and decides that humans are just like foxes.

Match the summary with the correct part of the story.

The fox did not understand why the farmer dug up the field.

• First

• Next

• Last

Match the summary with the correct part of the story.

The fox understood what the farmer was doing and realized he should not have judged him.

• First

• Next

• Last

Match the summary with the correct part of the story.

The fox could not believe the farmer starting sowing wheat in the fields.

• First

• Next

• Last

In the story, which of the following events happens first?

• The fox sees the farmer planting wheat.

• The farmer harvests his crop from the field.

• The fox decides to see what humans are like.

• The farmer's wife makes fresh bread from the dough.

Which two sentences best show the theme of the text?

• Kindness goes a long way.

• People are always right.

• You should help others.

• You should not judge others.

• Hard work goes a long way.