Short Story- "Papa's Parrot"

Why does Mr. Tillian choose a parrot as a pet?

• Parrots can talk (mimic).

• Parrots are colorful.

• 1. Parrots are easy to care for.

• Parrots attract customers.

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What is the point of view of “Papa’s Parrot”?

• third person omniscient

• third person limited

• second person

• first person

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What is the genre of “Papa’s Parrot”?

• editorial

• 1. science fiction

• article

• realistic fiction

Why does Harry come to feel embarrassed by his father?

• His father is ill.

• His father owns a candy shop.

• His father talks to a parrot.

• His father dislikes his friends.

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Harry and his friends often stop by the candy and nut shop 

               when they are young. What about those visits does Mr. Tillian 

               enjoy most?

• 1. He enjoys having company.

• 1. He enjoys their interest in his store.

• 1. He enjoys showing off his parrot.

• 1. He enjoys the money they spend.

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What type of conflict is present in “Papa’s Parrot”?

• 1. Person vs Self

• 1. Person vs Society

• 1. Person vs Nature

• 1. Person vs Person

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When does Harry realize how much his father has missed him?

• when he visits his father in the hospital

• when he sees the candy all over the floor

• when Rocky says, “Where's Harry?”

• when he passes the shop each day

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What is the resolution of “Papa’s Parrot”?

• Harry goes to visit his Papa.

• Harry realized that his father misses him.

• Harry throws the peppermints at Rocky's cage.

• Harry feeds Rocky and cleans his cage.

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What is a major change in the lives of Harry and his friends 

               when they enter junior high school?

• They do not like Mr. Tillian's parrot.

• 1. They play baseball.

• 1. They have more spending money.

• 1. They do not have time after school.

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What is a possible theme for “Papa’s Parrot”?

• Don't judge a book by its cover.

• 1. Animals can change human lives for the better.

• You have to take a risk to get what you want.

• Be true to yourself.

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