What is the meaning of the word residence in Text 1, The Town Mouse and the Country
Mouse "?
Answer
village
headquarters
house
address
Question 2
Question
Which detail from Text 1 helps the reader determine the meaning of the word
residence?
Answer
"in the country"
"long journey"
"rand dining room"
"two huge dogs"
Question 3
Question
When the narrator of Text 1 states that Town Mouse "rather turned up his long nose at this
country fare, " what does it show about his point of view toward Town Mouse?
Answer
He feels sorry for Town Mouse, who is confused about what he will be eating because he
has never seen the types of foods Country Mouse is serving.
He admires Town Mouse for his fine taste and polite manners in handling a difficult
situation caused by Country Mouse's preference for simple food.
He feels that Town Mouse is interested in the food Country Mouse is serving and is eagerly
sniffing it in anticipation.
He thinks Town Mouse looks down on others and is unappreciative of Country Mouse's
kindness in sharing his food.
Question 4
Question
What two important roles does fear play in both Texts 1 and 2?
Answer
Fear forces at least one main character in each text to find many possible solutions to a
problem.
Fear prevents at least one main character in each text from understanding what benefits
each location offers.
Fear makes the main characters in both texts get angry with each other.
Fear causes the main characters in both texts to decide to return to their homes
Fear makes at least one main character in each text look for a new place to live.
Fear prevents the main characters in both texts from making new friends.
Question 5
Question
What theme is shared by both texts?
Answer
People always think they would be happier in a different set of circumstances.
Don't assume you will get what you want before you actually get it.
Everyone has different preferences, and it is fine to be grateful for what you have.
Do not worry about things that might or might not happen in the future.