The Hare and the Hedgehog — Questions and answers

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What did the Hare tell the Hedgehog about himself on a sun-kissed morning?

Choices

  1. A) That he had a beautiful garden.
  2. B) That he was the best at finding nuts.
  3. C) That he had legendary speed and no one could match him. ✓
  4. D) That he was very good at telling jokes.

Answer: C) That he had legendary speed and no one could match him.

From page 2

What did the Hare propose to the Hedgehog after boasting about his speed?

Choices

  1. A) A game of hide-and-seek.
  2. B) A race around the lighthouse and back. ✓
  3. C) A contest to see who could grow the biggest carrot.
  4. D) A challenge to tell the best story.

Answer: B) A race around the lighthouse and back.

From page 3

What prize did the Hare offer, and what promise did the Hedgehog ask for if he won?

Choices

  1. A) The Hare's favorite carrot, and for the Hare to clean his garden.
  2. B) The Hare's gilded compass, and for the Hare to use his speed to assist those in need. ✓
  3. C) The Hare's racing trophy, and for the Hare to teach him how to run fast.
  4. D) A new pair of spectacles, and for the Hare to stop boasting.

Answer: B) The Hare's gilded compass, and for the Hare to use his speed to assist those in need.

From page 4

How did the Hare start the race compared to the Hedgehog?

Choices

  1. A) He walked slowly, while the Hedgehog ran quickly.
  2. B) He shot off like an arrow, leaving the Hedgehog in dust. ✓
  3. C) He stopped to tie his shoes, while the Hedgehog started right away.
  4. D) He waited for the Hedgehog, and they started together.

Answer: B) He shot off like an arrow, leaving the Hedgehog in dust.

From page 5

How did the Hare feel when he saw the Hedgehog at the finish line, and what did the Hedgehog say was more important than speed?

Choices

  1. A) Happy, and the Hedgehog said friendship was more important.
  2. B) Proud, and the Hedgehog said winning was everything.
  3. C) Bewildered and shamefaced, and the Hedgehog said humility and service were greater. ✓
  4. D) Angry, and the Hedgehog said he cheated.

Answer: C) Bewildered and shamefaced, and the Hedgehog said humility and service were greater.

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