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- 1. Multiple Choice
Tortoise stood up in his many-colored plumage and thanked them for their invitation. What does the underlined word mean?
claws
feathers
shells
wings
- 2. Multiple Choice
What does the underlined phrase mean?
Tortoise had a sweet tongue, and within a short time all the birds agreed that he was a changed man, and they each gave him a feather, with which he made two wings.
someone who always whines
someone who likes sweets
someone who always compliments others
someone who cooks dishes so well
- 3. Multiple Choice
What natural calamity drove the tortoise to be part of the feast?
earthquake
famine
plague
typhoon
- 4. Multiple Choice
Tortoise asks the birds to call him All of You. That name turns out to be very convenient for him at the feast. Based on what happens at the feast, what human quality is Tortoise showing when he takes that name?
creativity
politeness
pride
slyness
- 5. Multiple Choice
What human trait does Parrot show in Why the Tortoise’s Shell Is Not Smooth?
angry
friendly
loyal
witty
- 6. Multiple Choice
What does the title suggest about the story?
It is a folktale.
It is a mystery story.
It is a scientific article.
It is a true story.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which of the following statement best summarises
the message of Why the Tortoise’s Shell Is Not Smooth?
A trickster may end up paying for his tricks.
Everyone respects a person who is a smooth talker.
Hard work and patience are always rewarded.
Hard work and patience are always rewarded.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Why do the birds believe Tortoise's lies in the story?
They think he has changed and that he is no longer a bad person.
He has always told them the truth.
They haven't met anyone who has lied before.
They feel sorry for him, and they want to help him.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Why do the birds become angry at the Tortoise during the story?
He takes feathers from the birds
He steals their eggs
He becomes king
He eats most of the food at the feast
- 10. Multiple Choice
Why does Tortoise jump from the sky?
He ate too much and feels sick
He is practicing his flying.
He thinks his wife has made a soft landing.
He thinks it's not too far.
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