Describing Baloo's Character
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Describing Baloo's Character
A lesson beneath the trees
The afternoon sun warmed the clearing. Mowgli crouched beside a shallow stream, staring at the water. He had promised Baloo he would collect fresh berries, but the quickest path crossed a slippery log. “Try the stepping stones instead,” Baloo advised. The big bear settled onto the grass, his round belly rising and falling as he watched. Mowgli frowned. “The log is faster.” “Fast is not always clever,” Baloo said. “Look before you leap.” He pointed to the moss shining on the log. Then he waited quietly while Mowgli studied the stones. When the boy crossed safely, Baloo gave an approving nod. A sudden rustle came from the bushes. Mowgli froze. Baloo moved in front of him, calm but alert. A small deer sprang out and bounded away. Baloo chuckled. “Even the forest has surprises. Being brave doesn’t mean you never feel afraid. It means you think carefully and keep going.” Mowgli smiled and handed Baloo the berries. “You make lessons feel like adventures,” he said. Baloo grinned. “That’s because learning should have a little fun in it!”
Read between the lines
Answer using evidence from the passage. For questions asking for evidence, include a short quotation or describe a precise detail.
- Careful and sensible
- Hasty and careless
- Bossy and impatient
- Confused and worried
- Baloo waits while Mowgli thinks
- Baloo warns Mowgli about the mossy log
- Baloo steps in front of Mowgli
- Caring and sensible
- Patient
- Protective
- He gives Mowgli time to think and learn from what he sees.
- He completes every task for Mowgli.
- He frightens Mowgli into obeying.
- He refuses to explain his advice.
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