Song for a Whale: Chapters 1-10 Review

Who is the main character of the story?

• Iris

• Nina

• a deaf whale

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How is Iris different from her classmates in school?

• She can't write very well.

• She is blind.

• She is from another country.

• She is deaf.

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Why is Iris closer to her grandparents than anyone else?

• They buy her gifts.

• They visit her alot.

• They're deaf like Iris.

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How did Iris get her name?

• From a book character that her parents like.

• She was named after her grandmother.

• From her mom's best friend.

• She was named after a whale.

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Why does Iris not like her classmate, Nina?

• Nina is mean to her.

• Nina is a know-it-all.

• Nina refuses to learn sign language.

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Who helps interpret for Iris during school?

• Ms. Conn

• Mr. Charles

• Tristan

• Nina

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Who is Blue 55?

• Iris' nickname

• a whale Iris learned about in school

• the name of Iris' poem she had to write for class

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Why did learning about Blue 55 upset Iris?

• She didn't like how Blue 55 was treated by scientists.

• She doesn't like her science teacher.

• She felt alone like Blue 55.

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What does Iris like to do in her free time?

• helping Nina with her sign language

• fixing antique radios

• research information on whales

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What happened between Nina and Iris in the cafeteria?

• Nina was tired of not understanding Iris and pushed her.

• Iris was trying to help Nina with her sign language, but Nina got mad at Iris.

• Iris was annoyed with Nina trying to communicate with her and she pushed Nina.

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