Aaron's Gift By Myron Levoy

The setting influences a story greatly. Aaron Kandal lives in

• an urban community.

• the suburbs.

• a rural area.

"Aaron's Gift" by Myron Levoy falls within the genre of

• myth

• realistic fiction

• nonfiction

• fairy tale

Aaron was able to spot that the pigeon was injured because

• the pigeon cooed.

• the pigeon was bobbing its head forth and back, forth and back.

• the pigeon appeared as though it were performing a frenzied dance and it's wing was beating in a clumsy, jerking fashion.

• the pigeon yelped.

The best theme for "Aaron's Gift" is

• If you love something, set it free.

• Love is in the eye of the beholder.

• Be yourself and never give up.

• True friends stand by you when life is difficult.

In "Aaron's Gift," what do we learn about Aaron's character when he takes Pidge home to mend his wing?

• Aaron is a kind, gentle person.

• Aaron is a mean person.

• Aaron wants to be a doctor.

• Aaron is indignant.

Why can you conclude that Aaron is good with animals?

• His grandmother is good with animals.

• He is gentle and thoughtful with the pigeon.

• He has worked in a pet store.

• His roller skates make him feel connected to flying birds.

When Aaron's father spots what Noreen Callahan and Aaron have done to the pigeon's wind, he is

• infuriated

• impressed

• inconsolable

• indignant

In "Aaron's Gift," why does Aaron's mother tell him to stay away from Carl and the older boys?

• She thinks they are too nice.

• She knows they don't like animals.

• She worries that they are trouble and is concerned for he son's safety.

• She doesn't approve of the attire, or clothing they wear.

Why can you conclude that Aaron's mother is very protective of him?

• She is worried about his choice of friends.

• She lets him keep the pigeon temporarily.

• She lets him be friends with anyone he wants.

• She does not allow him to skate at Tompkins Square Park.

Why does the narrator of "Aaron's Gift" say that Aaron's grandmother's family was lucky?

• The Cossacks did not harm her special pet goat.

• The Cossacks didn't find the family.