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1. Where did Malu Bhalu live?

A. In a jungle B. In a desert C. In an icy lair D. In a cave

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2. What was Malu Bhalu's mane like?

A. Red and brown B. Snow white, snow bright C. Green and yellow D. Black and shiny

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3. What did Malu learn from her parents?

A. How to hunt B. How to fly C. How to catch fish D. How to climb trees

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4. What did Malu want to do one day?

A. Learn how to fly B. Explore beyond the sky C. Catch more fish D. Build a house

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5. How did Malu’s mother respond to her request to go out and play?

A. She agreed immediately B. She ignored her C. She scolded her D. She told her to wait until summer

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6. What did Malu think about waiting for summer?

A. She was excited B. She was patient C. It was a test for her patience D. She was okay with it

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7. What did Malu’s mother tell her she would have to learn?

A. Hunting B. Swimming C. Flying D. Running

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8. How did Malu feel about swimming at first?

A. Nervous and unsure B. Excited C. Confident D. Happy

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9. What did Malu’s mother say to her when she was scared to swim?

A. Don't worry, just try. B. Follow me, do as I do. C. It’s easy, don’t be afraid. D. You can’t swim.

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10. What did Malu do after her mother’s encouragement?

A. She refused to swim B. She learned how to fly C. She stayed on the shore D. She jumped into the water

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11. How did Malu swim after entering the water?

A. With fear B. With excitement C. With doubt D. With confidence

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12. What did Malu realize after swimming?

A. That she was special and fearless B. That she was a fast swimmer C. That swimming was difficult D. That she didn’t enjoy swimming

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13. What does the poem teach about courage?

A. Courage is not important B. Courage comes naturally when needed C. Courage is only for adults D. Courage is learned from others

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14. How did Malu’s mother help her?

A. By teaching her how to swim B. By telling her not to swim C. By swimming for her D. By scaring her

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15. What was the main reason Malu couldn’t wait for summer?

A. She wanted to swim B. She wanted to explore the world C. She was tired of the cold D. She wanted to play with her friends

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16. What did Malu do when she felt afraid of swimming?

A. She asked her mother to swim first B. She refused to go into the water C. She followed her mother’s example D. She waited for summer

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17. Who helped Malu overcome her fear?

A. Her friends B. Her father C. Her mother D. The other animals

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18. What was Malu’s reaction after she swam?

A. She was disappointed B. She felt proud and fearless C. She was still afraid D. She didn’t like swimming

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19. What lesson does the poem convey?

A. Patience is not necessary B. Swimming is difficult for everyone C. Only mothers are brave D. Fear can be overcome with courage and support

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20. What can we infer about Malu after swimming?

A. She was just a regular polar bear B. She was a brave and special bear C. She didn't like swimming anymore D. She was afraid of swimming