Feathered Friend

What is the setting of Feathered Friend?

• A space ship

• A cargo ship

• A space station

• A war ship

What are the three reasons that Claribel made a "sensible" pet?

• She weighed almost nothing

• She did not need a lot of food

• She was a good companion

• She was not worried about the absence of gravity

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What happens after Claribel is revived by the oxygen mask?

• The crew waits in silence.

• The crew goes back to eating breakfast.

• She chirps but then keels over again.

• The crew goes back to eating breakfast.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

When does the narrator first realize that Claribel is on board the space station?

• When he sees her feathers

• When Sven informs the entire crew

• When a flash of yellow flies past

• When he hears the bird singing

Why would a person most like feel distressed after reading an email? Base your answer on the meaning of distressed.

• If the message is from an old friend

• If the message responds to request

• If the message contains bad news

• If the message is a meeting reminder

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

If a puppy is whining pathetically, which of the following is most likely true? Base your answer on the meaning of pathetically.

• The sound is quiet.

• The noise causes people to feel pity or sorrow for the puppy.

• The puppy seems energetic.

• Other dogs around it are howling.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What part of speech is the word lamented?

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is a compound word?

• Two words stuck together

• Words that are made up of two or more other words

• Words that describe actions

• Words that describe people

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4D

How do the crew members feel about Claribel?

• They tolerate her, but she annoys them.

• They are angry at Sven for bringing her aboard.

• They ignore her as much as possible.

• They like and care for her.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What is the theme of Feathered Friend?

• Sometimes people rely too much on technology when nature serves them better.

• Sometimes people and technology need to work together.

• Advanced technology is the best way to solve our problems.

• Having pets can be detrimental to a person's health.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2