Harvest Birds Comprehension

In the beginning of the story, how did Juan MOST LIKELY feel?

• sad when his father did not leave him any land
• happy when his father did not leave him any land
• excited when his father did not leave him any land
• angry at the zanate birds when his father did not leave him any land

Why did the zanate birds think of Juan as their friend?

• He spent time under the tree where they lived.
• He chose to name himself after them.
• He ignored them.
• He sang to them.

Read the sentence from the story.
Don Tobias burst out laughing, and his wife laughed with him.
What is the meaning of the word burst as used in the sentence above?

• blew up
• hit someone
• did something suddenly
• felt very full after eating

Which word describes Juan when he fed the zanate birds?

• crazy
• foolish
• selfish
• smart

How does the reader know that Juan had a good harvest?

• He told the birds.
• He told the townspeople.
• He came to town with his weeds.
• He came to town with many wonderful vegetables.

Which word BEST describes Juan?

• discouraged
• hard-working
• noisy
• sad