Let’s look at the story and answer each question step by step.
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Question 1: Why was Reddy Fox running late?
In the story, Peter Rabbit says:
> “I just couldn’t wait till morning, so I went up there early last night.”
Then it says:
> “For just a little minute an ugly look crept into Reddy’s face, for now he knew that once more Peter Rabbit had fooled him.”
This tells us Reddy Fox was scared during the night — because he thought there was a monster (which turned out to be a straw hat). So he didn’t go out until sunup. That’s why he was late.
Looking at the choices:
- A → He forgot? No, nothing says that.
- B → Got lost? Not mentioned.
- C → Scared during the night and didn’t want to go out until sunup? YES — matches what happened.
- D → Forgot the time? No evidence of that.
✔ So the correct answer is
C.
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Question 2: Why was Peter Rabbit laughing at Reddy Fox?
Peter laughs after telling Reddy:
> “the joke is that the monster that frightened you so was the old straw hat... and I was underneath it.”
So Peter tricked Reddy by hiding under a hat and pretending to be a monster. Reddy got scared, and Peter thinks it’s funny because he played a trick on him.
Looking at the choices:
- A → Peter had played a trick on Reddy? YES — exactly what happened.
- B → Thought Reddy looked funny? Not really — it’s about the trick, not his appearance.
- C → Funny that Reddy was late? No, the laugh is about the monster/hat trick.
- D → Eaten all carrots? Not mentioned at all.
✔ So the correct answer is
A.
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Final Answer:
1. C
2. A
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of peter the great worksheet.
