Rennie McQuilkin - 'Christmas Eve Afternoon at Braddock Bay'

The transcript narrates a family's journey on Christmas Eve to find a snowy owl at Braddock Bay. The poem describes the snowy landscape, the anticipation, and the eventual discovery of the owl, symbolizing a profound connection with nature and the fulfillment of a quest.

What was the main objective of the narrator's family outing on Christmas Eve?

• To visit relatives

• To have a picnic by the lake

• To go ice skating

• To find a snowy owl

What is the title of the poem mentioned in the transcript?

• Journey to the Lake

• The Snowy Owl

• Christmas Eve afternoon at Braddock Bay

• Winter's Tale

Which natural elements are described in the journey through the winter landscape?

• Sunny beaches and palm trees

• Rainforests and rivers

• Deserts and cacti

• Snow, ice, and wild roses

What does the snowy owl symbolize in the poem?

• A sign of bad luck

• A pet of the narrator

• A symbol of mystery and proof

• A common bird in the area

Where did the snowy owl come from, according to the poem?

• The Sahara Desert

• The Amazon Rainforest

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Arctic Tundra