The Quarrel of the Quails

What is the meaning of the word note in the sentence that follows?

"Day after day he listened to the note of the leader calling the quails."

• something written down

• sound

• gossip

• explanation

At the beginning of the selection, how was the fowler able to trick the quails?

• He planted a trap to catch the quail leader.

• He invited the quails into his home and then locked them up.

• He captured the quail leader and the quails came to rescue him.

• He listened to the sound of the quail leader and used the same sound to call them.

Why did the quails fly to a thorn bush once they were caught?

• to start a quarrel

• to find their leader

• to get rid of the net

• to confuse the fowler

In paragraph 8, what does the word alighting mean?

• flying

• sitting

• landing

• lifting

In paragraph 7, what is the meaning of the word quarrel?

• arrow for a crossbow

• have a conflict

• laugh

• squeak loudly

In paragraph 11, why were the quails quarreling?

• The quails could not agree on how to escape the fowler's net.

• The fowler had stepped on a quail's head.

• The quails did not agree with their leader's decision.

• The fowler had tricked the quails.

How did the quails change between paragraph 6 and the last paragraph?

• from afraid to brave

• from foolish to wise

• from fighting to being helpful

• from working together to disagreeing

According to the selection, which characteristic of the quail leader belongs in the graphic organizer?

• lifted the net

• created a plan

• said mean things

• quarreled with others

Which sentence from the selection tells the reader that this is a fable?

• "A man lived near the forest and earned his living by catching quails and selling them."

• "The wise leader saw the plan of the fowler for catching the quails."

• "His wife was angry because he did not bring home any money."

• " 'You try to make us lift it all,' said the quails on one side."

What is the theme of this passage?

• be accepting of others

• slow and steady wins the race

• have courage in order to overcome a fear

• working together will solve a problem