Feathered Friends

Which of the following expresses one of the themes in "Feathered Friend"?

• Humans are meant to explore and discover new worlds

• Sometimes, the oddest, simplest solution is the most valuable

• One should always choose teamwork over personal ambition

• A bird does not change its feathers because the weather is bad

In "Feathered Friends," why does the crew pass around the oxygen bottle?

• to celebrate Claribel's recovery

• to keep themselves from losing conciousness

• to determine how much oxygen each person needs

• to remind each other of their loyalty and friendship

Which of the following is one theme addressed in "Feathered Friend"?

• manned space travel is exciting

• the narrator was concerned about the air

• the story describes an unexpected natural event

• technology is not always dependable

How does the title of ‘Feathered Friend’ hint at one theme (message) of the story?

• It suggests that Claribel’s existence is important to the crew.

• It points out one key difference between birds and humans.

• It compares bird flight to human flight.

In the opinion of the narrator in ‘Feathered Friend,’ why is Claribel a “sensible” choice as a pet for Sven?

• She weighs very little.

• She sings beautifully.

• She is yellow.

What happens after the crew revives Claribel in ‘Feathered Friend’?

• She flies around the space station.

• She chirps but then keels over again.

• The crew goes back to eating breakfast.

When the narrator of ‘Feathered Friend’ says, “Half a million dollars’ worth of chemical and electronic engineering had let us down completely,” what does he most likely mean?

• Engineering is never an exact science.

• No one should trust his or her life to scientists.

• Despite costly technology, systems still do fail.

Which of the following choices best expresses one of the themes (messages) of ‘Feathered Friend’?

• Humans are meant to explore and discover new worlds.

• Sometimes the oldest, simplest solution is the most valuable.

• A bird does not change its feathers because the weather is bad.

In 'Feathered Friends,' what role does Claribel play in the story?

• A) A pet that provides companionship

• B) A warning system for air quality

• C) A symbol of freedom

• D) A source of entertainment

Which literary device is primarily used in the title 'Feathered Friends'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Alliteration

• C) Simile

• D) Personification