Winston and George - Lesson Assessment

What does the word shoal most likely mean in this sentence?

A large shoal was near the inlet.

• rocky seawall

• shallow area

• shipping pier

Which of these words means stand up against?

• resist

• possess

• occur

What is a synonym for prowling in this sentence?

Some tigers were prowling through the jungle.

• shrieking

• praising

• roaming

What does the word hovered mean in this sentence?

The eagle hovered near the bend in the river.

• ate fish it caught

• looked for food

• stayed in the air

Which of these words means flow of water?

• current

• demand

• gallop

Part A How did George feel when he realized that Winston was stuck in the mud?

• afraid

• amused

• delighted

Part B Which sentence from the story best supports your answer for Part A?

• George, however, had a very bad habit of playing pranks.

• They made a huge splash, which delighted George greatly.

• But when George realized that his friend was stuck, he grew frightened.

Why did Winston make a swallowing sound when George was in his mouth?

• He was trying to get the mud out of his nostrils.

• He wanted to teach George a lesson.

• He wanted the others to think he ate George.

Which of these is a fact about real crocodile birds?

• They live in Africa near rivers.

• They are prettier than pigeons.

• They make a scary noise.

Where does this story take place?

• in a muddy swamp

• near an ocean beach

• along a sleepy river