Birdie and the Earthquake

What is the main theme of 'Birdie and the Earthquake'?

• Friendship and bravery

• Love and betrayal

• Adventure and mystery

• Loss and recovery

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which character trait best describes Birdie in the story?

• Cowardly

• Brave

• Selfish

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What literary device is predominantly used in 'Birdie and the Earthquake'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Alliteration

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.5

In the sentence 'Birdie flew swiftly through the shaking trees,' what part of speech is 'swiftly'?

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

• Adverb

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the setting of 'Birdie and the Earthquake'?

• A bustling city

• A quiet village

• A dense forest

• A sandy desert

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which event marks the climax of 'Birdie and the Earthquake'?

• Birdie finds a new home

• The earthquake begins

• Birdie saves a friend

• The forest is restored

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the primary conflict in 'Birdie and the Earthquake'?

• Birdie vs. another bird

• Birdie vs. nature

• Birdie vs. humans

• Birdie vs. self-doubt

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Birdie change by the end of the story?

• Becomes more fearful

• Learns to trust others

• Gains confidence

• Remains unchanged

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the tone of 'Birdie and the Earthquake'?

• Humorous

• Serious

• Melancholic

• Joyful

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which sentence from 'Birdie and the Earthquake' is an example of personification?

• The trees whispered secrets to Birdie.

• Birdie flew high above the ground.

• The sun shone brightly.

• The river flowed swiftly.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3