Reading Quiz: “The Adventures of Tom the Cat”

Story Summary: Tom the cat loves to explore. One sunny day, he decides to go on an adventure in the big garden next to his house. He finds a colorful butterfly, a buzzing bee, and even a hidden mouse hole! After a fun day, Tom returns home tired but happy.

Questions:

1. What is the name of the cat in the story?
   • A. Max
   • B. Tom
   • C. Tim
2. What does Tom love to do?
   • A. Sleep all day
   • B. Watch TV
   • C. Explore
3. Where does Tom go for his adventure?
   • A. The park
   • B. The big garden next to his house
   • C. The forest
4. What does Tom find first in the garden?
   • A. A mouse
   • B. A colorful butterfly
   • C. A beehive
5. What sound does the bee make?
   • A. Meow
   • B. Buzz
   • C. Moo
6. What does Tom discover next after seeing the butterfly?
   • A. A flower
   • B. A buzzing bee
   • C. Another cat
7. What does Tom find at the end of his adventure?
   • A. A hidden mouse hole
   • B. A bird’s nest
   • C. A big rock
8. How does Tom feel after his adventure?
   • A. Hungry
   • B. Tired but happy
   • C. Scared
9. What color is mentioned when describing the butterfly?
   • A. Black
   • B. Gray
   • C. Colorful (This implies multiple colors, suitable for elementary level understanding)
10. What is the main idea of the story?
    • A. Tom stays home all day.
    • B. Tom goes on an adventure in the garden and finds many interesting things.
    • C. Tom is afraid of the garden.

Answers:

1. B
2. C
3. B
4. B
5. B
6. B
7. A
8. B
9. C
10. B