The Grandpa and the Penguin

Which sentence shows why Dindim needed help?

• It was covered in oil.

• It lived in the backyard.

• It made a squeaking noise.

• It used its beak to clean Joao.

Based on the story, which sentence about Magellanic penguins is true?

• These penguins live in the ice and snow.

• These penguins live in warm waters.

• Magellanic penguins can fly.

• They're the largest penguins.

Which statement shows that Dindim liked being with Joao?

• "Soon it could eat and move on its own".

• "Joao took the penguin on a boat to a nearby island".

• "He left Joao hold him and pet him".

• "There was no more squeaking in the yard".

Joao tenderly fed fish to the penguin. What does tenderly mean?

• quickly

• gently

• slowly

• sadly

Which heading tells us how Dindim got his name?

• "Learning to Trust"

• "Goodbye, Little Friend"

• "Dindim in the Yard"

• "The Bird is Back!"

Based on the sidebar (words on the side of the page), what do ALL penguins have in common?

• They are blue.

• They can be as tall as a third-grader.

• They all make honking sounds.

• They are amazing swimmers.

What do most Magellanic penguins do from June until November?

• sleep

• hibernate

• flock

• migrate

What does Dindim do between June and November every year?

• He hibernates.

• He collects food for the upcoming winter.

• He visits Joao.

• He goes with his flock to a new island.

Maddie petted the kitten very ____________________.

• tenderly

• flock

• migrate

• waddle

The ____________________ of birds flew up into the sky

• waddle

• tenderly

• flock

• preen