The Harvest Birds

In the beginning of the story, how does Juan MOST LIKELY feel?

• sad when his father did not leave him any land

• happy when his father did not leave him any land

• excited when his father did not leave him any land

• angry at the zanate birds think of Juan as their friends

Read this sentence from the story: "Don Tobias burst out laughing, and his wife laughed with him." What is the meaning of the word burst in the sentence above?

• Blew up

• hit someone

• did something suddenly

• felt very full after eating

How does the reader know that Juan had a good harvest?

• He told the birds

• He told the townspeople

• He came to town with his weeds

• He came to town with many wonderful vegetables

Which word BEST describes Juan?

• discouraged

• hard-working

• noisy

• sad

In "The Harvest Birds" and "The Treasure" How are the characters Juan and Isaac ALIKE?

• They travel a long way

• They have many friends

• Family members do not help them.

• They do not give up on their dream

In "The Harvest Birds" and "The Treasure" how do Juan and Isaac solve their problems?

• They listen to wise advice

• They find lots of money and riches

• They work very hard for many years

• They make friends with everyone they meet

How does the illustration relate to what's going on in the story on pages 282-283?

• It shows that Juan is scared of the bird

• It shows the close relationship that the bird and Juan have

• It shows that it was a nice day outside

• It shows that Juan is being followed by the bird

On page 285 Grandpa Chon became serious. Why did he become serious?

• Because Grandpa Chon wasn't going to help him

• Because Grandpa Chon was going to give him land to use, but if he fails, he'll have to pay him back

• Because Grandpa Chon is old

• Because Grandpa Chon does not think Juan will succeed

How do Juan's actions show that he can be trusted on page 288?

• Juan did what the shop owner asked him to

• Juan took the seeds to plant without doing any work

• Juan is taking over the shop owner's store

On page 294, why does the illustration show Grandpa Chon and Grajo with Juan and the townspeople on the other side?

• Grandpa Chon, Grajo and Juan are best friends.

• The townspeople were smelly.

• Grandpa Chon and Grajo helped Juan so he would succeed.