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What does Mr. Bear realize he is out of at the beginning of the story?
What does Mr. Bear realize he is out of at the beginning of the story?
- Friends
- Patience
- Berries
- Honey (correct)
What does the bee tell Mr. Bear when he tries to take the honey?
What does the bee tell Mr. Bear when he tries to take the honey?
- You may have some honey
- The honey is not yours, go away (correct)
- Share the honey with me
- Welcome to my hive
Where is Mr. Bear stung first?
Where is Mr. Bear stung first?
- His elbow
- His ear
- His foot
- His nose (correct)
What does Mr. Bear use to smash the beehive?
What does Mr. Bear use to smash the beehive?
Where does Mrs. Bear reveal that she hid the honey?
Where does Mrs. Bear reveal that she hid the honey?
Flashcards
Consequences of Disregarding Warnings
Consequences of Disregarding Warnings
Ignoring warnings and asserting dominance can lead to negative consequences.
The Downside of a Hot Temper
The Downside of a Hot Temper
Reacting with anger to a frustrating situation can make things worse.
Negative Outcomes of Violence
Negative Outcomes of Violence
Resorting to violence or destruction often leads to retaliation and negative outcomes.
Losing Temper = Trouble
Losing Temper = Trouble
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Proximity of Solutions
Proximity of Solutions
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Study Notes
- Mr. Bear discovers he is out of honey.
- He goes into the forest to find some.
- Mr. Bear locates a beehive in a tree and smells honey.
Encounter with the Bee
- A bee emerges from the beehive when Mr. Bear reaches in.
- The bee tells Mr. Bear to go away, asserting that the honey is not his.
- Mr. Bear dismisses the bee due to his size and strength.
- Mr. Bear ignores the bee and reaches into the hive again, resulting in him getting stung on the nose.
- Mr. Bear's nose stings and he becomes angry.
Mr. Bear's Failed Attack
- Mr. Bear attempts to hit the bee with a stick but fails.
- Mr. Bear gets increasingly angry and threatens to squash the bee.
- The bee returns to the beehive.
Destruction and Retaliation
- Mr. Bear smashes the beehive with his stick.
- Thousands of bees emerge from the ruined hive.
- The bees sting Mr. Bear repeatedly on his ear, elbow, arms, legs, hands, and especially his nose.
Consequences and Discovery
- Mr. Bear retreats to his home and slams the door shut.
- Mrs. Bear confronts him about losing his temper again.
- Mr. Bear cries and counts his bee stings.
- Mrs. Bear provides bee-sting medicine and reveals there is honey in the cupboard, behind the flour.
Moral of the Story
- A hot temper always gets you into trouble.
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