Quiz on 'His First Flight' by Liam O'Flaherty

What type of bird is the protagonist in 'His First Flight'?

• Eagle

• Pigeon

• Seagull

• Sparrow

Why was the young seagull afraid to fly?

• He disliked heights.

• He thought his wings were too small.

• He feared falling into the sea.

• He was injured.

What did the seagull's parents do to encourage him to fly?

• They gave him food.

• They pushed him off the ledge.

• They threatened him with punishment.

• They ignored him, but showed him food just out of reach.

What motivated the young seagull to finally attempt his first flight?

• His parents' encouragement.

• The fear of starvation.

• The sight of his siblings flying.

• A strong gust of wind.

What happened when the seagull first fell off the ledge?

• He immediately flew perfectly.

• He plummeted towards the sea.

• He landed on a nearby rock.

• He was caught by his parents.

What does 'His First Flight' symbolize?

• The importance of family.

• The challenges of growing up.

• The fear of the ocean.

• The beauty of nature.

What was the seagull's initial feeling after his first successful flight?

• Relief

• Pride

• Terror

• Disappointment

Where did the seagull's family live?

• In a forest

• On a mountain

• On a ledge of a cliff facing the sea.

• In a nest on the ground.

How did the seagull's parents and siblings react when he finally flew?

• They were surprised and scared.

• They were indifferent.

• They cheered and encouraged him.

• They flew away and left him.

What literary device is used when the seagull feels hunger and fear?

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Simile

• Internal conflict