Animal Stories: Bear, Turtle, Nurauq & Old Wolf

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What does Bear claim about his speed?

He has never lost a race.

He can swim faster than Turtle.

He is faster than all woodland animals.

He is the fastest animal in the forest. (correct)

What strategy does Turtle use to gain an advantage in the race?

He hides until the race begins.

He distracts Bear with his words.

He swims in the river and pops up through holes. (correct)

He runs alongside Bear.

How does Bear initially feel about the race against Turtle?

He is indifferent to the outcome.

He is nervous and unsure.

He believes he will easily win. (correct)

He wants to cancel the race.

What causes Bear to be embarrassed after the race?

He lost the race to Turtle. Signup and view all the answers

What does Turtle achieve by peeking through the holes in the ice?

He sees where Bear is. Signup and view all the answers

What does Bear think about Turtle's abilities initially?

Turtle is slow and not a threat. Signup and view all the answers

What feeling does Bear experience after the race is over?

He feels embarrassed and tired. Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'briskly' mean in the context of Bear's actions?

Quickly Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary theme of Turtle's statement about teamwork?

Working together can lead to greater accomplishments. Signup and view all the answers

Which character is characterized by their ability to outsmart others?

Turtle, through cleverness. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the winter setting in the story?

It poses greater challenges for the animals. Signup and view all the answers

What leads Turtle to challenge Bear to a race?

Bear’s constant bragging. Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the story involves the main conflict?

The middle, where the race occurs. Signup and view all the answers

How does Turtle finally manage to beat Bear in the race?

By tricking him along the way. Signup and view all the answers

Which character primarily represents the idea of pride and boasting?

Bear, because of his speed. Signup and view all the answers

What lesson can be drawn from Turtle's actions towards Bear?

Intelligence can triumph over strength. Signup and view all the answers

What item is Nurauq carrying for her grandmother?

Fresh-caught eels Signup and view all the answers

What does Old Wolf plan to do with Nurauq's food?

Trick Nurauq into giving him some Signup and view all the answers

What warning did Nurauq receive about Old Wolf?

To watch out for his tricky ways Signup and view all the answers

How does Nurauq feel about Old Wolf carrying her bag?

She refuses outright Signup and view all the answers

What location does Nurauq point to when asked where her grandmother lives?

A cliff by the sea Signup and view all the answers

What does Old Wolf propose to do if Nurauq gives him an eel?

Make the moon rise Signup and view all the answers

What is Nurauq's reaction to Old Wolf's claim about the moon?

She is skeptical Signup and view all the answers

What might indicate Nurauq's perception of Old Wolf in the text?

Her refusal to let him carry her bag Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'ruled' as used in the sentence 'Lion ruled the jungle'?

had control of Signup and view all the answers

What is Ant's primary problem at the beginning of the story?

Lion will not let him stay in the jungle. Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence best supports the answer regarding Ant's problem?

'I order you and your kind out of my jungle.' Signup and view all the answers

Which detail could be omitted when recounting the story?

Ant crawls into Lion’s ear. Signup and view all the answers

Which detail is most crucial to include when recounting the story?

Lion hears a voice that tells him ants live everywhere. Signup and view all the answers

In the story, how does the Lion perceive Ant at first?

As a nuisance that needs to be expelled. Signup and view all the answers

What is an effective way to describe the setting of the story?

A dense jungle where many animals live. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key event in the story?

Lion learns about the significance of ants in the jungle. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Bear and Turtle Have a Race

Bear is cocky and brags about being the fastest animal
Turtle challenges him to a race, knowing he can use his wits to win
Bear agrees to race on land while Turtle swims in the river
Turtle swims under the ice, only allowing his head to surface through holes
Turtle pops up through multiple holes, making Bear think he is ahead
Bear runs as fast as he can but is still beaten by Turtle, who uses his wits to create a strategy
Turtle’s family helps him win the race
Working together, Turtle and his family defeat Bear

Nurauq and Old Wolf

Nurauq is carrying fresh-caught eels in her bag for her grandmother
Old Wolf tricks Nurauq to get some food.
Nurauq uses her wits, remembering her mother’s advice, and does not let Old Wolf carry her bag
Nurauq walks faster and does not let Old Wolf tell her grandmother that she is coming
Nurauq outsmarts Old Wolf by not giving him an eel so he can't make the moon rise

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Explore the clever and strategic tales of Bear and Turtle, as well as Nurauq and Old Wolf. In these stories, animals use their wits to overcome challenges and outsmart each other. Discover the themes of teamwork and intelligence in these engaging narratives.