The author most likely wrote "Topper's First Day of School" to . . .

to share an interesting story about building trust with an animal.

The trainer brushes a blanket against Topper to . . .

get Topper used to being touched

How do Topper's feelings change throughout the story?

At first he is curious, then he is afraid, and then he is happy.

The advertisement was most likely placed in the magazine by . . .

the owner of Swift WInd Stables.

What does Topper understand at the end of the story?

For a horse, carrying a rider is part of growing up.

What is the main message of the advertisement that came after the story of Topper?

Swift WInd Stables is better than other stables.

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Reading Comprehension - Topper's First Day of School

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1
Up until his third birthday, topper's life has been . . .
fun but difficult
dull and boring
scary but exciting
simple and unchanged
2
What does Topper do right after he understands that he cannot get rid of the saddle?
He nuzzles the trainer.
He bumps into the trainer.
He flicks his ears.
He stops kicking.
3
"Topper's First Day of School" is a story about the importance of . . .
luck
trust
fun
safety
4
When the trainer gets up into the saddle, why does Topper leap "into the air, twisting and kicking"?
Topper is in pain.
Topper is playing.
Topper is scared.
Topper feels free.
5
The author most likely wrote "Topper's First Day of School" to . . .
to share an interesting story about building trust with an animal.
to teach you how to break a horse into a saddle.
entice you to ride horses.
to give you information on horses.
6
The trainer brushes a blanket against Topper to . . .
keep Topper from getting itchy
get Topper used to being touched
keep Topper warm outside the barn
dry the sweaty spots on Topper's coat
7
How do Topper's feelings change throughout the story?
At first he is proud, then he is sad, and then he is happy.
At first he is curious, then he is afraid, and then he is happy.
At first he is afraid, then he is excited, and then he is angry.
At first he is shy, then he is happy, and then he is afraid.
8
The advertisement was most likely placed in the magazine by . . .
the rider shown in the picture
a girl named Christi
the owner of Swift WInd Stables.
a student at Swift Wind Stables
9
What does Topper understand at the end of the story?
For a horse, carrying a rider is part of growing up.
If he is nice to Cody, Cody will let him play all the time.
People do not care about horses' feelings.
If he keeps running away, Cody will stop riding him.
10
Bucking and snorting, Topper tore around the corral. Which word is a synonym for the word tore?
Raced
Walked
Rolled
Wandered
11
What is the main message of the advertisement that came after the story of Topper?
Learning to ride a horse is not hard.
Learning to ride a horse is fun.
Riding lessons are not very expensive.
Swift WInd Stables is better than other stables.

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