Based on the passage about a mouse and a lion, what was the mouse doing, why did the lion laugh, and what lesson can be learned?

Here are the answers to questions 13 to 15 based on the passage:

• 13. What was the mouse doing in the forest?

  • The passage states, "A little mouse was playing nearby."
  • The correct option is D. Playing.

• 14. From the story, the lion laughed because

  • The lion laughed after the mouse offered to help it, implying the lion found the idea of a small mouse helping a mighty lion amusing or unbelievable due to the mouse's size.
  • The correct option is B. the mouse was too small.

• 15. What lesson do we learn from the story?

  • The story demonstrates that even a small creature can be important and helpful to a large, powerful one, highlighting the value of every individual regardless of size or strength.
  • The correct option is C. Everyone is important.

Here are the answers: 13. $\boxed{\text{D. Playing}}$ 14. $\boxed{\text{B. the mouse was too small}}$ 15. $\boxed{\text{C. Everyone is important}}$