Series 6: Beulah the Bear

1. What can the reader infer about Beulah's relationship with the other animals of the forest?

• Beulah is close friend with all the forest animals

• Beulah is new to the forest and doesn't know many other animals

• Beulah knows the other animals but doesn't treat them like friends

• All the animals of the forest wish they could be friends with Beulah

2. 2.Why do the rabbits leave the berry patch when Beulah arrives? (a)  

• They have eaten all the berries they want
• Beulah asks them to leave
• They don't like Beulah.
• Beulah squishes the juiciest fruit

3. Which sentence best features examples of the author's use of alliteration to create a melodic narrative tone?

4. What is the best summary of paragraphs 1-12?

• A bear named Beulah goes to a berry patch, sits down, and eats the best berries without sharing.

• A bear names Beulah enjoys the bounties of the forest but doesn't know how to share them with others.

• A bear named Beulah enjoys berries with some rabbit friends then takes a nap in a meadow with some birds and bees.

• A bear named Beulah spends the day stealing things from the other animals of the forest.

5. 5. What is the meaning of the word knoll in paragraph 11? (a)  

• a mound of earth
• a mud puddle
• a kind of grass
• a tree in the forest

6. The reader can infer that the creature that visits Beulah at the end of the story is--

• a talking bee

• a butterfly that is angry with Beulah for squashing the flowers

• the Fairness Fairy that Bernice mentioned

• Beulah's fairy godmother

7. What does Beulah's behavior in both the berry patch and the flower meadow show about her?

• Beulah can be thoughtless and selfish around the other animals

• Beulah is a kind friend who often helps the other animals

• Beulah usually doesn't notice that she is larger than other animals

• Beulah is often too hungry and tired to be polite to others

8. What lesson can be learned from Beulah's experience in the story?

• It's important to always look out for oneself, even in a community.

• Sharing and consideration for others are key to living harmoniously.

• Being the biggest and strongest is what matters most in the forest.

• One can act without considering others and still be happy.

9. What role does the Fairness Fairy play in the story's development?

• She serves as a guide to teach Beulah about fairness and sharing.

• She is a minor character who has little impact on the story's outcome.

• She represents the consequences of Beulah's actions.

• She is an imaginary figure that Beulah dreams of meeting.

10. How does Beulah's attitude change after her encounter with the Fairness Fairy?

• She becomes more selfish, keeping all the forest's resources to herself.

• She learns the importance of sharing and starts to act more considerately.

• Her attitude does not change; she continues to act as before.

• She leaves the forest, feeling unwelcome among the other animals.