Winston and George

What does the word SHOAL mean in this sentence?

A large SHOAL was near the island.

• rocky seawall

• shallow area

• shipping area

• place to unload.

What is a synonym for prowling in this sentence?

Some tigers were prowling through the jungle.

• shrieking

• praising

• roaming

• watching

Which of these words means flow of water?

• current

• demand

• gallop

• examine

What does the word hovered mean in this sentence?

The eagle hovered near the bend in the river.

• made a loud sound

• ate fish it caught

• looking for food

• stayed in the air

Which of these words means stand up against?

• resist

• possess

• occur

• loosen

Where does the story take place?

• in a muddy swamp

• near and ocean beach

• along a sleepy river

• beside a tiny villiage

Why did Winston make a swallowing sound when George was in his mouth?

• He thought George would taste good.

• He was trying to get mud out of his nostrils.

• He wanted to teach George a lesson.

• He wanted the others to think he ate George.

Which of these is a fact about real crocodile birds?

• They are the smartest birds.

• They live in Africa near the rivers.

• They are prettier than pigeons.

• They make a scary noise

The first prank that George played on Winston was?

(restate the question and write in a complete sentence)

What is a word you would use to describe Winston's character trait?

(Use an example from the text to support your answer)