Wolf Alarm Comprehension Quiz
Grade 3 • Reading Comprehension Aesop's Fable
The Boy Who Cried Wolf Quiz
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Directions: Look at your mini book for "The Boy Who Cried Wolf." Fill in the circle next to the best answer.
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Part 1: Multiple Choice (Questions 1–6)
1 point each
- What did the boy call out to amuse himself?
A "Stop! Let the sheep roam."
B "Where are all the sheep at?"
C "Help! The wolf is going to get me."
D "Wolf! Wolf! The wolf is chasing the sheep!"
2. The text states that the shepherd boy's job was to watch and tend to the sheep. What does tend mean?
A To run and hide
B To take care of
C To sell for money
D To count fast
- The boy wanted to amuse himself. What does amuse mean?
A To entertain
B To scare
C To sleep
D To work hard
- How did the villagers act when they ran up the hillside to help the shepherd boy?
A Helpful
B Lazy
C Mean
D Scared
- The villagers went grumbling down the hill. What does grumbling mean?
A Singing happy songs
B Complaining in an angry voice
C Cheering loudly
D Whispering secrets
- The boy "just grinned and watched the villagers go grumbling down the hill once again." How was the shepherd boy acting?
A Respectful
B Unconcerned
C Scared
D Polite
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Part 1 (Continued): Multiple Choice (Questions 7–10)
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- When the boy saw the real wolf, he was alarmed. What does alarmed mean?
A Very scared
B Very happy
C Very bored
D Very proud
- Why didn't the villagers come when the real wolf showed up?
A They could not hear him.
B They thought he was lying again.
C They moved away.
D They were asleep.
- "In despair, the boy sat down and began weeping." What does despair mean?
A Deep sadness
B Loud laughter
C Great surprise
D Peace and quiet
- Which word best describes the old man at the end of the story when he placed his arm around the shepherd boy?
A Kind
B Cruel
C Dishonest
D Impatient
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Part 2: Written Responses (Questions 11–12)
4 points each • Answer in complete sentences.
- Why did the boy trick the villagers at first?
12. Moral: The old man tells the boy, "Nobody believes a liar...even when he is telling the truth!" What does this mean?
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