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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why is it apparent that 426 is dead in "A Pal Finds a Pal"?
2. Molly recognizes Frightful as the bridge bird based on black spots on her breast feathers that are shaped like what, in "Frightful and Oksi Run the Show"?
3. On what day of incubation do the jackhammers stop in "The Kids are Heard"?
4. What does Mole catch for him and Sam to eat on the first night of their journey in "A Pal Finds a Pal"?
5. What term refers the two twisted membranous strips joining the yolk to the ends of the shell of a bird?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Sam decide to do in order to help in feeding Frightful in "There are Eggs and Trouble"? Why?
2. How do Joe Cassini's feelings change about the peregrines over time? How does this affect his actions?
3. What does Sam do when he observes the bridge repair work?
4. When does the bridge repair begin in Delhi? How does this coincide with Frightful's process of nesting?
5. How does Sam lead Frightful to Oksi in "Sam Battles Bird Instincts"?
6. What does Leon Longbridge announce to the schoolchildren when he arrives at the bridge in "Sam Takes Charge"?
7. How are Frightful's eyases described when they hatch?
8. Where does Sam move Oksi in "Sam Battles Bird Instincts"? Why?
9. How does Frightful respond to the eggs that she lays in "There are Eggs and Trouble"?
10. What is announced in the letter from the governor in "Sam Battles Bird Instincts"?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the themes of petitioning and progress in Frightful's Mountain. What successes do the schoolchildren achieve in their goal to assist Frightful? How do they go about enacting change? What role does the media play in their successes?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the history, tradition, tools, and techniques of falconry. When did falconry originate? How has the sport evolved over time? How many falconers are licensed in the U.S. today?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the theme of justice in Frightful's Mountain. How is justice developed as a theme through character? How is it developed through symbolism and imagery? What statement do you think the author is making about justice? Why?
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