Read the excerpt from "Raccoon and Fox."
Raccoon had reached the limits of his patience. He
was old, wise,
and tired of watching Fox play tricks on
the forest creatures
around him.
"Fox is getting a big head," said Raccoon. This must not
be. His head
must be made smaller. He thinks he has
the cunning
of all the animals, and that no one can
outwit
him. Someone must turn the tables and play a
trick on him. If
he understands what it feels like to be
fooled,
perhaps he will change his ways.
Part A
What is most likely the meaning of the phrase, getting
a big head?
o feeling very unwell
o acting unkindly
o becoming too proud
o showing intelligence
Part B
Highlight the sentence that best shows the meaning
of
getting a big head.
Raccoon had reached the limits of his patience.
He was old, wise, and tired of watching Fox play
tricks on the forest creatures around him.
"Fox is getting a big head," said Raccoon. This
must not be. His head must be made smaller. He
thinks he has the cunning of all the animals, and
that no one can outwit him. Someone must turn
Terms