Ben Welle: The Man who Walked like an Earthquake
Questions:
5
Grade:
1
Words:
42
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Question 1
What is the size of Ben Welle?
A
Small
B
Medium
C
Large
Explanation. The text describes Ben Welle as a big man.
D
Tiny
E
Huge
Question 2
What happens when Ben Welle walks?
A
The ground becomes soft
B
Nothing happens
C
The ground shakes
Explanation. The text says When he walks, the ground shakes like in an earthquake.
D
The birds sing
E
He becomes invisible
Question 3
What do the birds do when Ben Welle walks?
A
They sing
B
They fly away
Explanation. The text says The trees sway, and the birds fly away.
C
They come closer
D
They sleep
E
They dance
Question 4
How are Ben s steps described?
A
Quiet and small
B
Loud and scary
C
Fun but loud
Explanation. The text states Ben s steps are fun but loud!
D
Silent and invisible
E
Loud and annoying
Question 5
What happens to the trees when Ben Welle walks?
A
They become taller
B
They sway
Explanation. The text says The trees sway, and the birds fly away.
C
They fall down
D
They become green
E
They disappear
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