The Gobbler's Great Escape Quiz

What does the phrase "the mere word crackled through my feathers like an icy wind" suggest about Gus's feelings toward Thanksgiving?

• He feels excited about the festivities.

• He is nervous and dreads it.

• He is indifferent to it.

• He looks forward to the attention.

What is the tone of the story?

• Serious and formal

• Lighthearted and humorous

• Angry and bitter

• Sad and reflective

Which detail best demonstrates Gus’s intelligence?

• He let Farmer Dan feed him for weeks.

• He knew the dogs would be distracted by a sock with gravy.

• He pretended to sleep in the barn.

• He clucked loudly to scare the humans.

What does the word "pièce de résistance" in the story most likely mean?

• The most delicious meal

• The biggest surprise

• The main attraction

• The largest problem

What literary device is used in the line "I exploded into action like a firecracker"?

• Personification

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Onomatopoeia

What is the meaning of "cunning" as used in the sentence, "They were no match for my cunning"?

• Intelligence and cleverness

• Physical strength

• Speed and agility

• Fear and hesitation

Why does Gus describe the air at the sanctuary as carrying "the earthy perfume of pine and fresh rain"?

• To emphasize how much he enjoys his freedom

• To show that he misses the farm

• To describe the changing weather

• To highlight the dangers of the sanctuary

Which sentence from the story best shows that Gus is resourceful?

• "I feigned sleep, my beak tucked beneath my wing."

• "I had baited them with a decoy: an old sock doused in leftover gravy."

• "Martha the barn cat played her part to purr-fection."

• "Freedom was so close I could almost taste it."

What is the main theme of the story?

• Survival requires wit and determination.

• Animals and humans can form unlikely friendships.

• Life on the farm is unpredictable.

• Thanksgiving is an important holiday for everyone.

What does Gus’s escape symbolize in the story?

• The importance of teamwork

• The value of perseverance and clever planning

• The dangers of trusting others

• The unpredictability of life