The Tale of the Hummingbird

The Tale of the Hummingbird

6th - 7th Grade

9 Qs

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The Tale of the Hummingbird

The Tale of the Hummingbird

Assessment

Quiz

English

6th - 7th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RL.6.1, L.6.4A, W.6.9A

+5

Standards-aligned

Created by

Amy Calzoncin

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Where does most of the action take place?

in a field of flowers

in the home of the Carib tribe

Outside the capital city of Boriquen

Near a small pool among pomarosa trees

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why do Taroo and Alida hide their friendship?

Because the god Yukiyu told them to keep it a secret.

Because Taroo will be returning to his homeland soon.

Because they are afraid that Alida's people will not approve

Because Alida is about to marry a man of her father's choosing

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why does Alida's father arrange her marriage?

He does not want Alida to become lonely

He does not realize that Alida loves Taroo

He wants to end Alida's romance with Taroo

He thinks Alida loves the man he has chosen

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What happens to Alida after she asks the god Yukiyu for help?

She returns to her village

She turns into a red flower

She is allowed to marry Taroo

She marries a man from her tribe

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.9A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences best shows the meaning of "darting"?

My mother was preparing for a meeting.

Michelle was sprinting down the soccer field.

The teacher was reading aloud from the textbook.

Jared was arguing with his brother over a shared toy.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

If Lily moves swiftly, how does she move?

speedily

carelessly

watchfully

deliberately

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

If you see a hot air balloon hover, what is it doing?

rising in the air

landing speedily

floating in one spot

blowing in the wind

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does the following sentence from the story suggest about Alida's tribe's relationship with nature?

"In the morning the Indians saw a new bird darting about among the flowers, swift as an arrow and brilliant as a jewel."

they pay little attention to the beauty of their natural surroundings

they fear nature and are constantly looking out for potential threats

they are connected to nature, but are mainly focused on hunting for food.

they are very connected to nature, noticing even small changes in the environment

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the importance of the gods in this story?

they try to show the humans what is right and wrong

they take revenge against humans who do not worship them

they interact with humans and offer assistance to those in need

they listen to the humans' prayers but mostly leave them alone

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.W.6.9A