Narrator's Justifications and Actions in 'This is Not My Hat'

A small fish narrates how it stole a hat from a big fish while it was asleep. The fish believes the theft will go unnoticed and plans to hide in a place where plants grow densely. Despite knowing stealing is wrong, the fish justifies keeping the hat because it fits perfectly.

Who is the author and illustrator of 'This is Not My Hat'?

• Eric Carle

• John Classen

• Maurice Sendak

• Dr. Seuss

What does the narrator admit to doing at the beginning of the story?

• Stealing a hat

• Buying a hat

• Finding a hat

• Losing a hat

From whom did the narrator steal the hat?

• A turtle

• A big fish

• A small fish

• A bird

Why does the narrator think the big fish won't notice the hat is gone?

• The fish doesn't like the hat

• The fish is asleep

• The fish is too busy

• The hat is invisible

What does the narrator believe about the fish's ability to identify the thief?

• The fish won't know who took it

• The fish will see the theft

• The fish will know immediately

• The fish will ask around

Where does the narrator plan to go to avoid being found?

• A cave

• A forest

• A place with big and tall plants

• Underwater

Who saw the narrator after the theft?

• Another fish

• A turtle

• A bird

• A human

What did the witness promise the narrator?

• To keep quiet

• To tell everyone

• To return the hat

• To help him escape

How does the narrator justify keeping the hat?

• It was a gift

• It was found on the ground

• It was bought

• It was too small for the big fish

What does the narrator acknowledge about his actions?

• It was wrong to steal

• It was a mistake

• It was necessary

• It was an accident