The Horned Toad Prince Story By Jackie Mims Hopkins! Trivia Quiz

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1. What does the underlined word mean? Cowboys lassoed the horses.

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The underlined word "lassoed" means to catch or capture something, in this case, the horses, using ropes. Cowboys use lassos, which are long ropes with a loop at one end, to catch and control horses. Therefore, the correct answer is "caught with ropes."

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Have you read The Horned Toad Prince Story By Jackie Mims Hopkins? It is a perfect children story that also captivates grown up, and its primary teaching is... see morethat we should always keep our promises. Do take up this quiz and get to see just how well you remember the book and its lessons. All the best and feel free to re-read the story. see less

2. What does the underlined word mean? Erika shrieked when she heard the news.

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The underlined word "shrieked" means to scream loudly and sharply.

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3. In this story, the most important lesson that Reba Jo learns is to... 

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In the story, Reba Jo learns the importance of keeping promises. This suggests that she may have made a promise to someone and faced the consequences of not keeping it. The lesson of keeping promises highlights the value of trust and reliability in relationships, and the impact that breaking promises can have on others. By learning this lesson, Reba Jo understands the importance of honoring commitments and being true to her word.

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4. What does the underlined word mean? The students made a bargain.

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The underlined word "bargain" means a deal or an agreement made between two parties. It suggests that the students reached an agreement or made a deal with each other.

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5. Why did Reba Jo agree to do three favors for the horned toad?  

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Reba Jo agreed to do three favors for the horned toad because she wanted to get her hat from the well. This suggests that the hat was important to her and she was willing to help the horned toad in order to retrieve it.

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6.  What does the underlined word mean? The dry riverbed was covered with rocks.

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The underlined word "riverbed" refers to the channel or path where a river flows. In this context, it means that the channel where the river used to flow is now dry and covered with rocks.

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7. Which of the following helps the reader understand that the setting is a desert? 

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8. What does the underlined word mean? Please do this favor for me.

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The underlined word "favor" in the given sentence means a kind act. It refers to someone doing something nice or helpful for another person. In this context, the speaker is asking the listener to do them a favor, which implies that they are requesting a kind act or assistance from the listener.

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9. What was the last favor the horned toad asked of Reba Jo?  

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The correct answer is to give him a kiss. This can be inferred from the context of the question, which mentions the "last favor" asked by the horned toad. Additionally, the other options such as singing a song, feeding chili, or letting him sleep in her hat do not make sense in relation to a favor being asked. Therefore, the most logical choice is to give him a kiss as the last favor.

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10. What does the underlined word mean? I hope you're not offended.

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The underlined word "offended" means feeling upset or hurt by something someone said or did. It implies that the speaker hopes the listener is not feeling upset or hurt by their words or actions.

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11. Reba Jo said she would "be in a peck of trouble" when her father found out she had been near the riverbed. What does "a peck of trouble" mean?  

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The phrase "a peck of trouble" is an idiomatic expression that means a large amount of trouble. The word "peck" refers to a unit of measurement for dry goods, typically used for measuring grains or produce. So, when Reba Jo says she would be in a "peck of trouble," she is emphasizing that she would be in a significant amount of trouble when her father found out about her actions near the riverbed.

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12. Why did the author write this story?  

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The author wrote this story to entertain readers with a funny story. The purpose of the story is not to explain animal life in the desert, persuade readers to go to the desert, or show why Reba Jo does not like horned toads. The focus is on providing entertainment through humor.

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13. What happened right before the horned toad spoke to Reba Jo?  

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Right before the horned toad spoke to Reba Jo, she lost her hat in the well. This event is mentioned as the immediate precursor to the horned toad speaking, suggesting a connection between the two events.

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14. Why did the author describe how Reba Jo liked to spend her time?  

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The author described how Reba Jo liked to spend her time in order to introduce her as a character in the story. By providing information about her interests and activities, the author is giving the reader an understanding of who Reba Jo is and what she enjoys doing. This helps to set the stage for the rest of the story and allows the reader to connect with Reba Jo as a character.

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15. What does the underlined word mean? Tehe cattle grazed on the prairie.  

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The underlined word "plain" means a large area of flat or gently rolling land, typically without many trees. In the given sentence, it refers to the type of land where the cattle grazed.

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16. At first, Reba Jo wanted to stay near the riverbed to.... 

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17. When was the prince turned into a horned toad?  

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The correct answer is "many years before the story began." This is because the question is asking about the specific time when the prince was turned into a horned toad. The answer suggests that it happened long before the events of the story took place.

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What does the underlined word mean? Cowboys lassoed the horses.
What does the underlined word mean?...
In this story, the most important lesson that Reba Jo learns is...
What does the underlined word mean? The students made a bargain.
Why did Reba Jo agree to do three favors for the horned toad?  
 What does the underlined word mean?...
Which of the following helps the reader understand that the setting is...
What does the underlined word mean? Please do this favor for me.
What was the last favor the horned toad asked of Reba Jo?  
What does the underlined word mean?...
Reba Jo said she would "be in a peck of trouble" when her...
Why did the author write this story?  
What happened right before the horned toad spoke to Reba Jo?...
Why did the author describe how Reba Jo liked to spend her time?...
What does the underlined word mean?...
At first, Reba Jo wanted to stay near the riverbed to.... 
When was the prince turned into a horned toad?  
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