The trainer brushes a blanket against Topper to . . .

get Topper used to being touched

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.

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

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

How do Topper's feelings change throughout the story?

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

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

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