Genius Time Game The Black Bird

Where did the black bird build its nest?

• In a tree in the backyard.
• In a corner of the backyard.
• Near a big rock in the backyard.

Where did Tom hide when he ran into the house?

• In his cat bed.
• On the stairs.
• Under a bed.

What was Tom’s favorite thing to do?

• Take naps in a sunny spot by a rock.
• Smell the air for new smells.
• Walk around the backyard.

What changed Tom’s peaceful life?

• He couldn’t find a place to take a nap.
• A black bird moved into his backyard.
• He had to make sure the back door was open.

Why did the black bird chase Tom out of the backyard?

• It thought that cats should be indoors all the time.
• It only wanted other birds to be in the backyard
• . It didn’t want Tom to come near its nest.

What was Tom like before the black bird came?

• He was happy but was always afraid of birds
• He was a happy cat and did what he wanted.
• He was afraid that he would get locked out of the house.

What did Tom think would happen if he lay very still in the back yard?

• He would be able to see the birds eating bugs.
• He would be able to go right to sleep.
• The black bird wouldn’t see him.

What was the first thing Tom did when he reached the back of the yard?

• He sat down and sniffed the breeze.
• He looked to see if the back door was open.
• He walked over to the flowers and smelled them.

What was the first thing Tom did to see if it was safe to go into the yard?

• He poked his nose out the door.
• He peeked through the windows.
• He listened for the sound of birds.

How did the story end?

• Tom hid under a bed, but he didn’t feel safe from the black bird.
• Tom got through the door but decided he would never go outside again.
• Tom was inside the house and decided that he would try again tomorrow.