Papa's Parrot

In “Papa’s Parrot,” why do Harry and his friends begin to go to Mr. Tillian’s shop less often?

• They have new interests.

• They get after-school jobs.

• Mr. Tillian prefers the company of his parrot.

• Tension develops between Harry and his father.

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In “Papa’s Parrot,” when does Harry learn that his father has missed Harry’s visits to the shop?

• when Rocky keeps saying, “Where’s Harry?”

• when Harry visits his father in the hospital

• when Rocky screams and clings to his perch

• when Harry walks past the shop after school

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In “Papa’s Parrot,” why is Harry surprised by the sight of the “Closed” sign at the candy and nut shop?

• Harry has never seen the shop closed before.

• Harry has never seen the shop closed at that time of day.

• Harry had not known that the shop had gone out of business.

• Harry had not known that his father had a “Closed” sign.

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What does the following passage from “Papa’s Parrot” add to the story?

Harry sobbed, “I’m here.” The tears were coming.

• It shows the shock of realization.

• It provides a touch of humor.

• It shows Harry’s embarrassment.

• It presents a fact about Harry.

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It began again; continued

• resumed
• finish
• fast
• assume 

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Who are the main characters in the story?

• Harry, Mr. Tillian, and the parrot.

• Tillian and the parrot.

• Parrot and father.

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What is the bird' s name?

• Tillian
• Rocky
• Mrs. Kerr
• Locky

Which of the following choices describes the basic relationship between Harry and his father?

• They are always fond of each other, but they grow more distant.
• They are always fond of and close to each other.
• There is always a tenseness and distance between them.

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Why does Mr. Tillian (Papa) buy the parrot, Rocky?

• To impress Harry and his friends
• To attract customers to the shop
• to replace his lost parakeet
• To have some company at the shop

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Harry regrets not visiting his dad more at the candy shop

• True
• False

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