The Harvest Birds comprehension test

Why was Juan given the name Zanate?

• because his favorite birds were zanate birds
• because the zanate birds were always around him
• because he looked like a zanate bird
• because his parents loved zanate birds

Why didn't Juan have any land?

• Nobody liked Juan
• Juan was too lazy to farm
• His father gave it to his older brothers
• His father thought Juan couldn't farm

What did Juan ask of Don Tobias?

• If he could borrow some land
• If he could get some seeds
• If he could borrow some money
• If he could work for him

What does Grajo mean?

• bird
• eagle
• pidgeon
• crow

Why does Juan go to Grandpa Chon for advice?

• because he is kind
• because he is rich
• because he is old and wise
• because he has land

If Juan fails, what will happen?

• He will have to leave the village
• He will have to quit farming
• He will have to pay back double
• He will have to work for free

Where does he get seeds?

• From the leftover pig food
• From the bakery
• From the Zanate birds
• From the other farmers

Where did the zanate birds tell Juan to plant the weeds?

• in the middle of the patch
• right next to his plants
• on the borders of his land
• far away from his land

Why were the townspeople surprised by Juan?

• his harvest was so small
• the zanate birds scared them
• his harvest was so wonderful
• his harvest was so bad

What is the lesson of this story?

• Slow and steady wins the race
• Work hard to make your dream come true
• Be kind to others and share
• Help others