Comparing Plot and Theme

Which do Max and Henry have in common?

• They both have spiky fur

• They are both kind and helpful

• They both live in trees

• They are both very large animals

How are the settings of both stories similar?

• They both take place in a city

• They both take place underwater

• They both take place in a forest

• They both take place on a farm

Which sentence from "The Brave Little Mouse" shows a similar theme to "The Helpful Hedgehog"?

• "Max lived in a cozy hole"

• "Max dreamed of having great adventures"

• "Even the smallest creatures can make a big difference"

• "Once there was a tiny mouse"

What conflict happens in both stories?

• An animal needs help

• Someone is looking for food

• The weather is too cold

• A predator is chasing them

How do both stories end?

• The main characters move away

• The main characters find food

• The main characters make new friends

• The main characters help another animal

Which word best describes both Max and Henry?

• Scared

• Selfish

• Brave

• Hungry

What is different about where Max and Henry live?

• Max lives under a tree, while Henry lives under leaves

• Max lives in a cave, while Henry lives in a tree

• Max lives in a nest, while Henry lives in a burrow

• Max lives by a river, while Henry lives in the mountains

How are the animals they help different?

• They help the same type of animal

• They both help predators

• One helps a bird, the other helps a rabbit

• One helps a snake, the other helps a mouse

What central message appears in both stories?

• Never talk to strangers

• Always listen to your parents

• Don't judge others too quickly

• Stay away from dangerous places

Which challenge do both main characters face?

• Finding enough food for winter

• Proving others wrong

• Learning to fly

• Building a new home