Turkeys by Bailey White Core 1

Front

What event starts the story’s main action? Options: Bailey goes outside to watch the turkeys., The turkeys begin to fly for the first time., Bailey finds turkey eggs on the ground and helps them hatch., The Ornithologists cause a wild turkey to abandon her nest.

Back

The Ornithologists cause a wild turkey to abandon her nest.

Front

What cultural/historical factors influenced the author of "Turkeys?"

Back

where and when she was born

Front

What do ornithologists study?

Back

birds

Front

What first brings the ornithologists to Bailey White's home?

Back

There is an unusual bird, a rare woodpecker, in the area.

Front

Why did the ornithologists put turkey eggs into Bailey White's bed?

Back

The warmth of her fever might hatch the eggs.

Front

How does young Bailey White react when she wakes to find turkey babies in her bed?

Back

She lets the baby turkeys snuggle against her.

Front

Based on Bailey’s reaction to the chicks and her statement, “The ornithologists have been here” in paragraph 15, what can you infer about her feelings, knowledge, and character?

Back

She is curious, knowledgeable about birds, and cares about the chicks’ well-being.

Front

Which claim from the passage is best supported by strong and relevant evidence? Options: Bailey did not care about the turkeys and ignored them., The Ornithologist wanted to harm the turkeys by taking the eggs., The turkeys stayed at Bailey's house and never left., Bailey cared for the turkeys and helped them grow until the could fly.

Back

Bailey cared for the turkeys and helped them grow until the could fly.

Front

Which set of words best describes Bailey White's attitude toward the birds in "Turkeys?"

Back

fascinated, sympathetic, motherly

Front

Which of the following best describes the tone of the story? Options: serious and frightening, humorous and affectionate, sad and reflective, angry and critical

Back

humorous and affectionate