Molly and Trini's Puffin Adventure

Molly and Trini are excited to join Nina on a trip to observe puffins in the Kenai Fjords. They prepare a presentation to get permission from their parents. Once there, they track and count puffins and pufflings, learning about their behaviors and sounds. They discover that pufflings jump off cliffs to reach the sea, a natural part of their life cycle. The experience is educational and memorable, as they collect data for Nina's article and reflect on their adventure.

What is the main reason Molly and Trini are excited about the trip?

• They want to see the Kenai Fjords.

• They want to write an article.

• They are eager to observe puffins.

• They love flying in planes.

What did Molly and Trini create to track their bird sightings?

• A bird feeder

• A birdhouse

• A bird-watching club

• A checklist

How did Molly and Trini convince their parents to let them go on the trip?

• They wrote a letter.

• They promised to do chores.

• They made a puffin presentation.

• They saved up money.

What mode of transportation did they use to reach the Kenai Fjords?

• A car

• A bus

• A train

• A plane and a canoe

What are baby puffins called?

• Pufflings

• Chicks

• Ducklings

• Goslings

What task were Molly and Trini given at the puffin rookery?

• To build nests

• To feed the puffins

• To take photographs

• To count and observe puffins

Why did Molly and Trini build a fence?

• To protect the puffins from predators

• To mark their observation area

• To create a play area for pufflings

• To stop pufflings from jumping off the cliff

What did Nina explain about the pufflings' behavior?

• They are afraid of heights.

• They jump off cliffs to learn to fly.

• They are trying to escape predators.

• They are looking for food.

What lesson did Molly and Trini learn about nature?

• To take animals home for safety

• To feed wild animals

• To observe without interfering

• To always help animals in need

What did Molly and Trini do after observing the puffins?

• They went fishing.

• They took a nap.

• They celebrated their successful observation.

• They wrote a report.