Reading Comprehension: "The Man And The Alligator"

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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.

Questions and Answers

1.

Identify the genre of "The Man and the Alligator".
- A.
  
  Drama
- B.
  
  Realistic Fiction
- C.
  
  Nonfiction
- D.
  
  Poetry
Correct Answer
A. Drama

Explanation
"The Man and the Alligator" is likely classified as drama because it suggests a narrative involving conflict or tension between the man and the alligator. Drama typically involves a story with characters, dialogue, and a plot, which seems to align with the given title.

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2.

How do the other animals feel about the alligator?
- A.
  
  They believe he is friendly and kind.
- B.
  
  They believe he is the cruelest of all the animals.
- C.
  
  They believe he is trustworthy.
- D.
  
  They respect him and admire him.
Correct Answer
B. They believe he is the cruelest of all the animals.
3.

What wrong did did the Alligator commit?
- A.
  
  He lies to the man about the man's garden.
- B.
  
  He repays a favor by doing a wrong.
- C.
  
  He eats the rabbit.
- D.
  
  He swims in the wrong river, upseting the other animals.
Correct Answer
B. 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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4.

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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5.

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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6.

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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7.

What does Man mean when he says, "seeing is believing"?
8.

Is it a big surprise that Alligator would fool the man? Why or why not?
9.

Did the rabbit know the man? What is your clue?
10.

What is the moral of the story?
- A.
  
  If you attempt to outsmart someone, you may be outsmarted yoursefl.
- B.
  
  Slow and steady wins the race.
- C.
  
  One good turns deserves another.
- D.
  
  Do as to others as you would have done to yourself.
Correct Answer
C. 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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Reading Comprehension: "The Man And The Alligator"

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

How do the other animals feel about the alligator?

What wrong did did the Alligator commit?

The man can see the alligator_______________ the plants.

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

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

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

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

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

What is the moral of the story?

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