Fly Away Home

The boy mentions everything in the airport that moves. He states, ”Everyone is going somewhere except Dad and me.” What can you tell about the boy with that statement?

• He doesn't want go anywhere.
• He may feel sad because he lists everything that is moving and makes it a point to mention it.
• They are happy living in the airport.

Why was the boy so happy to see the bird “fly away home”?

• He was happy for the bird since he could leave the airport.
• He didn't want the bird to die at the airport.
• He didn't like the bird.

The boy and his father clean up in the morning when the bathrooms are crowded. How does this support their rule for not being noticed?

• The cleaning lady hides them while cleaning.
• People that travel leave their stuff behind and they can use it to clean up.
• They wait until the bathrooms are crowded so that no one notices them.

Denny, the boy’s friend, whispers “Stingy!” when some passengers don’t tip them, Why does he whisper?

• He's trying not to be rude.
• He whispers because he does not want to bring attention to himself.
• He hopes that the boy will give him some of his money.

The boy watches people meeting people and he gets mad and wishes he could push and shout. What does that tell you about how he is feeling?

• He is feeling frustrated because he wonders why he can’t get out. 
• There is a rule of silence at the airport.
• He likes being rude to people.

The boy thinks he will be in the airport forever, and then he remembers the bird. How does that make him feel?

• He gets even more sad because he wanted to eat the bird.
• He is reminded that he will find a way out like the bird. A door will open up for him and his dad. 
• He feels sad because the bird left him too.