Reading Comprehension: "The Man And The Alligator"

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    Identify the genre of "The Man and the Alligator".

    • Drama
    • Realistic Fiction
    • Nonfiction
    • Poetry
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Students will demonstrate their level of comprehension of the drama "The Man and the Alligator" through a variety of question formats. In order to demonstrate sufficient comprehension, students must score with at least 70% acuracy.

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  • 2. 

    What wrong did did the Alligator commit?

    • He lies to the man about the man's garden.

    • He repays a favor by doing a wrong.

    • He eats the rabbit.

    • He swims in the wrong river, upseting the other animals.

    Correct Answer
    A. He repays a favor by doing a wrong.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "He repays a favor by doing a wrong." This means that the alligator did something bad or harmful to someone who had previously done something good for them. This implies that the alligator betrayed or mistreated someone who had helped them in some way.

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  • 3. 

    How do the other animals feel about the alligator?

    • They believe he is friendly and kind.

    • They believe he is the cruelest of all the animals.

    • They believe he is trustworthy.

    • They respect him and admire him.

    Correct Answer
    A. They believe he is the cruelest of all the animals.
  • 4. 

    The alligator claim that a _______________ had blown him into the man's garden.

    Correct Answer
    cyclone
    Explanation
    The alligator is claiming that a cyclone had blown him into the man's garden. This suggests that the alligator was not intentionally in the garden but was brought there by the strong winds of a cyclone.

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  • 5. 

    The man can see the alligator_______________ the plants.

    Correct Answer
    crushing
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "crushing" because the word "crushing" indicates that the man is able to see the alligator while it is exerting pressure or force on the plants, possibly causing damage or destruction.

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  • 6. 

    What is the moral of the story?

    • If you attempt to outsmart someone, you may be outsmarted yoursefl.

    • Slow and steady wins the race.

    • One good turns deserves another.

    • Do as to others as you would have done to yourself.

    Correct Answer
    A. One good turns deserves another.
    Explanation
    The moral of the story is that doing a good deed for someone can lead to them doing a good deed for you in return. It emphasizes the importance of kindness and treating others with respect and fairness. By helping others, we can create a cycle of goodwill and receive help when we need it.

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  • 7. 

    At the end of the drama,the rabbit __________________ the Alligator by __________________.

    Correct Answer
    outsmarts, convincing him to release Man
    Explanation
    In the given question, the rabbit outsmarts the Alligator by convincing him to release Man. This implies that the rabbit uses its intelligence and cleverness to trick or deceive the Alligator into setting Man free. The rabbit's quick thinking and persuasive abilities enable it to manipulate the Alligator's actions and ultimately achieve the desired outcome of releasing Man.

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  • 8. 

    What does Man mean when he says, "seeing is believing"?

  • 9. 

    Is it a big surprise that Alligator would fool the man? Why or why not?

  • 10. 

    Did the rabbit know the man? What is your clue?

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