The Hummingbird That Lived Through Winter
Questions and Answers
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List at least five events described in this story in the order they happened.
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What do you think the old man hoped the boy would learn from the experience?
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What evidence do you find that shows that the old man values nature and animals?
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Why do you think the author chose to include a visually impaired character in the story? How does this detail impact the story?
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Analyze the story, how does it support the unit of inspiration?
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What two obstacles make it hard for the old man to know what he is holding?
- A.
He is allergic to animals/pet dander makes him cough
- B.
Poor eye sight/difficulty using hands
- C.
He does not like birds/he prefers rabbits
- D.
Cold weather/garden died
Correct Answer
B. Poor eye sight/difficulty using handsExplanation
The old man has poor eyesight, which means he cannot see clearly. This makes it difficult for him to identify what he is holding. Additionally, he also has difficulty using his hands, which further hinders his ability to determine what he is holding. These two obstacles combined make it hard for the old man to know what he is holding.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The old man killed the bird
- A.
True
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False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given statement "The old man killed the bird" is not necessarily true. It is possible that the old man did not kill the bird. Therefore, the correct answer is False.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The story was written from _______ point of view?
- A.
Old man
- B.
Mother
- C.
Boy
- D.
Wife
Correct Answer
C. BoyExplanation
The story was written from the point of view of the boy.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Dikran was an avid gardener
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement "Dikran was an avid gardener" suggests that Dikran had a strong interest or passion for gardening. Therefore, the answer "True" indicates that the statement is correct and Dikran indeed had a keen interest in gardening.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The hummingbird died in the kitchen
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement "The hummingbird died in the kitchen" is not true. The answer is false because there is no evidence or context provided to support the claim that the hummingbird died in the kitchen. Without any additional information, it is not possible to determine the location or cause of the hummingbird's death.Rate this question:
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Feb 13, 2018Quiz Created by
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