Papa's Parrots

In "Papa's Parrot," when are Harry and his father the best of friends?

• during Harry's early childhood

• when Harry is a teenager

• before Harry enters junior high school

• after Harry finishes junior high school

In "Papa's Parrot," why do Harry and his friends begin to go to Mr. Tillian's shop less often?

• They have new interests.

• Mr. Tillian prefers the company of his parrot.

• Tension develops between Harry and his father.

• They get after-school jobs.

What do you learn about Mr. Tillian in the following passage from "Papa's Parrot"?

A new group of children came to Mr. Tillian's shop now. But not Harry Tillian and his friends.

• He has affection for children of all ages.

• He is familiar with neighborhood routines.

• He is capable of running a profitable store.

• His favorite young person is his son, Harry.

Which aspect of Mr. Tillian's character in "Papa's Parrot" is revealed by the fact that he buys the parrot "for more money than he could really afford"?

• He is not always practical.

• He is self-sufficient and reliable.

• He is a good businessman.

• He understands tropical birds.

In "Papa's Parrot," when does Harry go to the candy and nut shop to unpack the candy and feed Rocky?

• after he begins junior high school

• the day his father is taken to the hospital

• after he visits his father in the hospital

• before he begins junior high school

In "Papa's Parrot," when does Harry learn that his father has missed Harry's visits to the shop?

• when Harry visits his father in the hospital

• when Harry walks past the shop after school

• when Rocky screams and clings to his perch

• when Rocky keeps saying, "Where's Harry?"

At the end of "Papa's Parrot," how does Harry feel about Rocky?

• Harry thinks that the parrot is an argumentative companion.

• Harry is concerned about the parrot and feels protective of it.

• Harry is angry with the parrot for coming between him and his father.

• Harry is still embarrassed by his father's interest in the parrot.

What does the following passage from "Papa's Parrot" add to the story?

Harry sobbed, "I'm here." The tears were coming.

• It provides a touch of humor.

• It shows the Harry's shock/realization.

• It shows Harry's anger towards Rocky.

• It tells us more about Harry's mom.

What do these words tell you about Harry’s character?

“Harry sobbed, “I’m here.” The tears were coming. Harry leaned over the glass counter. “Papa.” Harry buried his face in his arms.”

• Harry is embarrassed by Papa's health condition.

• Harry feels bad for not spending as much time with Papa as he used to.

• Harry dislikes Rocky more than he did at the beginning of the story.

• Harry is concerned for his Papa and thinks that he is going to die.

What does this choice tell you about Harry’s character? “Harry said he would. Harry told his father that he would go to the store every day after school and unpack boxes. He would sort out all the candy

and nuts. He would even feed Rocky.”

• Harry is annoyed by the fact that he has to help out his papa. He is completely embarrassed by the fact that his papa owns a candy store.

• Harry loves helping out at his papa's store and does so regularly. It's his after school job, so helping out is not a big deal.

• Harry is dishonest because he is not going to go to the store. Harry lied to Papa.

• Harry cares about Papa's well-being and wants to make him happy by looking after the candy story and Rocky,