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The Bull the Lioness and the Wild Boar Hunter
Worksheet · Grades 5–8
Comprehension Questions
- Where was the lion cub when the bull found him?
- What did the lioness do when she came home?
- What happened when the lioness howled?
- Where did the hunter stand, and what did he have in his hand?
- What does the hunter ask the lioness to think about?
Vocabulary
Match each word with its meaning. Write the letter next to the word.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. nudged | A. a long pole with a sharp point |
| 2. stir | B. gave a long, loud cry |
| 3. howled | C. a wide area of flat land |
| 4. plain | D. pushed gently |
| 5. moaned | E. to move a little |
| 6. spear | F. made a long, low sound of sadness |
Writing Task
The moral says, "Others feel pain just as deeply as you do." Explain how the hunter's words show this. Start with: "The hunter wants the lioness to understand that..."
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