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Bella Hides
Reading Comprehension Short Stories
Bella is hiding. She is behind the sofa with her pet puppy, Sir.
Bella is hiding from her mom. She does not want to go to the doctor.
Bella? calls Bellas mom in a sweet voice. Where are you?
Bellas mom looks in the closet. She looks in the kitchen. She looks next to the
bookcase. Bella always hides when she is scared.
Bella is very quiet. Sir begins to jump around behind the sofa.
Bellas mom hears the noise. She looks behind the sofa with a smile. She holds
out her hand.
Dont be scared, says Bellas mom. The doctor just wants to check your ears.
Will I have to get a shot? asks Bella.
No, says her mom.
That makes Bella feel better. Bella grabs her moms hand. They go to see the
doctor.
Questions:
1) Why is Bella hiding?
I. She is looking for her puppy.
II. She is scared.
III. She is doesnt want to go to the
doctor.
A.
B.
C.
D.
A.
B.
C.
D.
her mom
her sister
her puppy
her friend
I only
I and II
II and III
I, II, and III
her mom
her puppy
the doctor
her sister
in the kitchen
in the closet
next to the bookcase
behind the sofa
Questions (continued):
5) How does Mom find Bella?
A.
B.
C.
D.
angry
better
smart
tired
Have you ever been nervous about going to the doctor? Explain.
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