The tale of the Hummingbird
Authored by Francoise Guillen
English
6th Grade
CCSS covered
Used 79+ times
AI Actions
Add similar questions
Adjust reading levels
Convert to real-world scenario
Translate activity
More...
Content View
Student View
10 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 12 pts
Which sentence from the myth supports the idea that Taroo was a noble suitor for Alida? (6.6C)
Yet he said he was no stranger to the pool
This was where he had first seen Alida, and he had often returned … hoping to see her again.
He confessed, with honesty and frankness, that he was a member of the dreaded Carib tribe.
Alida listened closely to his story, and the two became friends. They met again in the days that followed.
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 12 pts
Which of the following is a theme presented in the myth? (6.7A)
True love knows no limits.
There is good in all of us.
Learn to love your enemies.
Family comes first.
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 12 pts
Love is a power force and Loss is a part of life are both themes of “The Tale of the Hummingbird.” What evidence from the story supports these themes? (6.7A)
Alida is forbidden to visit the Pomarosa Pool because her father wants her to marry a man he has chosen for her.
Alida must overcome her fear of the Carib people before she truly can accept and love Taroo.
Taroo loves his people even though they left him behind in Borinquen when he was a boy.
Taroo and Alida’s love persuades a god to help them, but they still are separated from each other.
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
CCSS.RL.7.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 12 pts
What does the following sentence from “The Tale of the Hummingbird” suggest about Alida’s tribe’s relationship with nature? (6.5Hi)
"In the morning the indians saw a new bird darting about among the flowers, swift as an arrow and brilliant as a jewel."
They pay little attention to the beauty of their natural surroundings.
They fear nature and are constantly looking out for potential threats.
They are connected to nature, but are mainly focused on hunting for food.
They are very connected to nature, noticing even small changes in the environment.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.1.10
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.K.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where does most of the action take place?
in a field of flowers
in the home of the Carib tribe
Outside the capital city of Boriquen
Near a small pool among pomarosa trees
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do Taroo and Alida hide their friendship?
Because the god Yukiyu told them to keep it a secret.
Because Taroo will be returning to his homeland soon.
Because they are afraid that Alida's people will not approve
Because Alida is about to marry a man of her father's choosing
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.1.10
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.K.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does Alida's father arrange her marriage?
He does not want Alida to become lonely
He does not realize that Alida loves Taroo
He wants to end Alida's romance with Taroo
He thinks Alida loves the man he has chosen
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
Access all questions and much more by creating a free account
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
Continue with Google
Continue with Email
Continue with Classlink
Continue with Clever
or continue with
Microsoft
%20(1).png)
Apple
Others
Already have an account?
