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Standard 3.0 Comprehension of Literary Text

Indicator 3. Analyze elements of narrative texts to facilitate understanding and interpretation

Objective d. Analyze characterization

Selected Response Item
Read the story 'Strongest of All' and answer the following question.

How did Rabbit get Elephant and Whale to help him?

  1. He made them laugh.
  2. He promised to do them a favor in return.
  3. He said nice things to them.
  4. He begged them to help him.
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Correct Answer:
C
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