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3rd grade reading comprehension worksheet with six questions about a story called The Mice Take the Cake.
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The Mice Take the Cake

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This printable reading comprehension worksheet for 3rd graders includes six open-response questions based on a short story about mice playing in a box, discovering a cake, and Cow's reaction. Questions ask students to recall details such as who is playing, what the mice see, and why Cow becomes upset. Use for reading practice, classroom discussion, or independent reading assignments.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Reading
Grade Level:
3rd Grade
Updated July 2026

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