"The Boy Who Drew Birds" Comprehension Quiz

What did John James read as the birds built their nest?

• English stories

• French fables

• Science books

• History tales

What did John James gather from the creek?

• Pebbles

• Stray goose feathers

• Shells

• Leaves

What did John James use to play songs?

• A guitar

• A piano

• A flute

• A drum

What did John James love more than being indoors?

• Playing sports

• Being out-of-doors

• Watching TV

• Reading books

What did John James use to tie around the birds' legs?

• A piece of cloth

• A rubber band

• A thread of fine strands of silver

• A piece of paper

What was special about the thread John James bought?

• It was colorful.

• It was soft and strong.

• It was very cheap.

• It was very long.

How long after tying the thread did the birds leave?

• The next day

• A week later

• A month later

• The same day

What did John James read about that inspired his plan?

• Ancient explorers

• Medieval kings

• Famous scientists

• Old sailors

What did the medieval kings do with their falcons?

• They painted them.

• They tied bands on their legs.

• They kept them in cages.

• They let them fly freely.

What happened to the ice on the creek as the days grew longer?

• It got thicker.

• It cracked and melted.

• It turned to snow.

• It stayed the same.