The Hermit Thrush Quiz

Who is the main character in The Hermit Thrush?

• A musician named Alex

• A boy named Hayate

• A scientist studying birds

• A bird trainer

What instrument does Hayate play?

• Violin

• Piano

• Saxophone

• Guitar

What inspires Hayate to play the saxophone?

• His music teacher

• A famous musician

• The song of the hermit thrush

• A dream he has

Where does Hayate hear the hermit thrush’s song?

• In the city streets

• In a deep forest

• At a concert

• In his backyard

How does Hayate feel when he first hears the hermit thrush?

• Annoyed

• Inspired

• Scared

• Confused

What is special about the hermit thrush’s song?

• It is loud and harsh.

• It is soft and musical.

• It is repetitive and boring.

• It sounds like a human voice.

What challenge does Hayate face in the story?

• He struggles to learn the saxophone.

• He cannot find the hermit thrush.

• He loses his saxophone.

• He is afraid of playing in public.

How does Hayate overcome his challenge?

• He stops playing music.

• He listens carefully to the bird’s song and practices.

• He asks the hermit thrush for help.

• He changes to a different instrument

What lesson does Hayate learn by the end of the story?

• Hard work and inspiration go hand in hand.

• Music is not important in life.

• Nature and music are not connected.

• It’s better to give up when things get difficult.

What does the hermit thrush symbolize in the story?

• Freedom and creativity

• Fear and doubt

• Strength and power

• Sadness and loneliness