Grade 4 sample questions.
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Read the story “The Lobster and the Crab” and the story “The Crocodile in the Bedroom” from Fables by Arnold Lobel. Then answer these questions.
Why did the boat sink?
a. The sea was too salty.
b. Lobster and Crab had no oars.
c. The boat had holes in the bottom.
d. The boat hit an iceberg.
Standard 4.2.a.
In this fable, what is the author’s main purpose?
a. to explain how lobsters and crabs live together
b. to persuade people to take chances
c. to describe weather patterns
d. to teach children about the life cycles of sea creatures
Standard 4.2.b
Which theme in “The Lobster and the Crab” is also an important idea in “The Crocodile in the Bedroom?”
a. Animals like to stay home.
b. Nature is beautiful.
c. You will have more fun if you try new things.
Standard 4.2.c.
How were Crab and Lobsters attitudes toward going out on the boat different?
a. Crab thought it was foolhardy and Lobster thought it was thrilling.
b. Lobster thought it was foolhardy and Crab thought it was thrilling.
c. Lobster was afraid and Crab was brave.
d. Crab loved a squall at sea and lobster liked a quieter existence.
Standard 4.2.d.