The Tale of the Hummingbird

Where does most of the action take place in "The Tale of the Hummingbird"?

• in a field of flowers

• in the home of the Carib tribe

• outside the capital city of Borinquen

• near a small pool among pomarosa tress

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In " The Tale of the Hummingbird", why do Taroo and Alida hide their friendship?

• because the god Yukiyu told them to keep it a secret

• because Taroo will be returning to his homeland soon

• because they are afraid that Alida's people will not approve

• because Alida is about to marry a manof her father's choosing

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In "The Tale of the Hummingbird", why does Alida's father arrange her marriage?

• He does not want want Alida to become lonely

• He does not realize that Alida loves Taroo

• He wants to end Alida's romance with Taroo

• He thinks Alida loves the man he has chosen

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What happened to Alida in "The Tale of the Hummingbird" after she asks the god Yukiyu for help?

• She returns to her village

• She turns into a red flower

• She is allowed to marry Taroo

• She marries a man from her tribe

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Which of the following sentences best shows the meaning of darting?

• My mother was preparing for a meeting

• Michelle was sprinting down the soccer field

• The teacher was reading aloud from the textbook

• Jared was arguing with his brother over a shared toy

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If Lily moves swiftly, how does she move?

• speedily

• carelessly

• watchfully

• deliberately

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If you see a hot air balloon hover, what is it doing?

• rising in the air

• landing speedily

• floating in one spot

• blowing in the wind

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What does the following sentence from "The Tale of the Hummingbird" suggest anout Alida's tribe's relationship with nature?

In the morning the Indians saw a new bird darting about among the flowers, swift as an arrow and brilliant as a jewel.

• They pay little attention to the beauty of their natural surroundings

• They fear nature and are constantly looking out for potential threats

• They are connected to nature, but are mainly focus on hunting for food

• They are very connected to nature, noticing even small changes in the environment

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