Pinduli Themes

What animal is Panduli in the story?

• A lion
• A zebra
• A hyena
• A wild dog

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Which of the following best describes Panduli's character development throughout the story?

• She becomes more aggressive.
• She becomes more fearful.
• She becomes more confident.
• She becomes more isolated.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What lesson can be learned from Panduli's experience with the other animals?

• It's important to be different.
• Friendship is not important.
• It's okay to be afraid.
• You should hide your true self.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What does the phrase 'the sun was low in the East African sky' suggest about the time of day?

• It is morning.
• It is noon.
• It is evening.
• It is midnight.

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CCSS.RF.2.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

Which event occurs after Panduli spots the wild dogs?

• She hides behind a tree.
• She runs away in fear.
• The wild dogs laugh at her.
• She joins them in play.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does Panduli's interaction with the wild dogs reveal about her character?

• She is humorous.
• She is brave.
• She is angry.
• She is shy.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

How does Panduli feel about her ears?

• She feels self-conscious about them.
• She thinks they are normal.
• She loves them.
• She wants to change them.

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CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What does the lion say about Panduli's appearance?

• She should wear a crown.
• That prickly fringe hardly becomes you.
• Her stripes are unique.
• She looks very beautiful.

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CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

What action does Panduli take to try to change her appearance?

• She rolls in mud.
• She cuts her fur.
• She soaks in water.
• She wears a disguise.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What do the zebras say to Panduli?

• You are very funny.
• You look like a ghost.
• You are the best hyena!
• You should try harder with your stripes.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3