Kitoto the Mighty Comprehension

Why does Kitoto think the river must be powerful?

• because the water stays cool under the hot sun

• because the water pushes away the big trees and rocks

• because the sound of the water scares away the dangerous hawk

• because the sound of the water reaches even the high mountain

Kitoto says he wants to impress the sun when he meets him. What does Kitoto mean?

• He wants the sun to think he is kind.

• He wants the sun to think he is calm.

• He wants the sun to think he is special.

• He wants the sun to think he is friendly.

How does Kitoto feel after meeting and spending time with Kigego?

• He feels worried about being able to thank Kigego enough.

• He feels excited that he and Kigego enjoyed playing games.

• He feels unsure about how Kigego will keep them both safe.

• He feels hopeful that he and Kigego will learn from each other.

What is the author's purpose for writing Kitoto the Mighty?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Explain

• Describe

Which of the following is a lesson that can be learned from the folktale Kitoto the Mighty?

• Nature is full of mysteries.

• Even the small can be powerful.

• Helping old friends is important.

• Leaving home can be frightening.

Folktales are

• fiction stories

• nonfiction stories

A _______________ is a traditional story that has been handed down through the generations.

• fantasy

• folktale

• nonfiction

• chapter book

Water can ____________.

• trickle

• cautiously

• distant

• proclaimed

She walked ______________ so she wouldn't fall.

• marveled

• mighty

• cautiously

• majestic

We had a __________________ meal.

• trickle

• marveled

• sumptuous

• cautiously