Chapter 1 - “Before Breakfast” — Comprehension Questions

The first two characters we meet in the story are:

• Tom and Jerry

• Alice and the White Rabbit

• Harry and Ron

• Romeo and Juliet

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Mr. Arable was going to do which of the following with the tiny pig?

• He was going to kill it.

• He was going to feed it.

• He was going to sell it at the market.

• He was going to give it away as a pet.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

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Fern felt this way when she heard her father’s plan:

• upset

• excited

• indifferent

• happy

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CCSS.RL.1.3

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Fern used which of the following to save the pig?

• A bottle

• A rope

• A blanket

• A basket

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Fern chose the name for the pig because she liked it. What name did she pick?

• Wilbur

• Babe

• Max

• Sam

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Fern kept the pig while she fed him with a bottle in which place?

• In a box

• In the barn

• In the kitchen

• In the garden

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Mr. Arable’s attitude toward the pig changed after Fern spoke to him in which way?

• He decided to let the pig live.

• He became angrier at Fern.

• He ignored Fern's request.

• He sold the pig immediately.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

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Fern can be described in which three words?

• Kind, curious, brave

• Tall, grumpy, lazy

• Shy, mean, selfish

• Loud, rude, careless

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.3

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CCSS.RL.5.3

What does the word “runt” mean in this chapter?

• A runt is the smallest and weakest animal of the litter.

• A runt is a type of food given to animals.

• A runt is a large and strong animal in the group.

• A runt is a tool used for farming.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

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Taking care of an animal or something small that needed help involves which of the following actions?

• Providing food, water, and attention

• Ignoring its needs

• Leaving it alone outside

• Taking it away from its home

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