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WEEK 23
READ THE PASSAGE
Think about what Fox and Snail will do next.
A Forest Tale
There once was a forest full of animals. Some nested in the trees. Others 
slithered among the fallen leaves. Many hopped, while others strolled. Among the 
animals, there was one red fox. That fox was speedy. Fox bragged, “Absolutely 
no one is faster than me!”
Fox liked to challenge animals to race. After all, winning was easy for him. He 
ran hard no matter who his opponent was. Fox whooshed past the snake, and he 
zipped past the squirrel. He zoomed past the quick brown hare. Fox beat every 
single forest animal except the one who did not care to race. That was Snail. She 
was never in a hurry. She carried a heavy shell on her back. And she had only 
one foot. That foot got Snail everywhere she wanted to go. But in a race, four feet 
are usually better than one.
One day, Snail was tired of hearing Fox boast about his speed. “I will race you, 
Fox,” announced Snail.
SKILL PRACTICE
Read the question. Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer.
 1. What would Fox probably say to Snail?
A 
“I am busy. I have no time to race.”
B 
“No thanks. You are too fast for me.”
C 
“Okay. I will give you a head start.”
D 
“Sure! Beating you will be easy.”
 2. Why would Fox probably beat Snail?
A 
Snail moves slowly.
B 
Snail does not want to race.
C 
Fox will have a head start.
D 
Fox will cheat.
 3. What will probably happen if Fox
wins the race?
A 
He will tell Snail that he is sorry
he won.
B 
He will never race anyone again.
C 
He will stop bragging.
D 
He will act like a showoff.
 4. Which of these describes Fox?
A 
grumpy
B 
clever
C 
full of pride
D 
friendly