Robin's Nest DRR

The poet included the picture next to the poem to represent which part of the poem?

• A. Lines 1-9 B. Lines 8-12 C. Lines 11-15 D. Lines 16-20

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2. The poet uses line 4 to signal that the robin is –

• A. nervous and dangerous B. alert and wary C. protective and intelligent D. desperate and hopeless

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3. Which line from the poem best helps the reader understand the meaning of nestled?

• A. the safety of B. to protect C. deep within D. the thorny bush

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4. The poem is mostly about a robin that –

• A. takes apart a plant that has stickers on its branches B. assembles a safe dwelling to raise her young C. constantly scans the horizon for danger D. cares for her young hatchlings on a summer afternoon

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5. The poet uses the words stickery in line 11 to help readers understand –

• A. where the robin sits as she watches for predators B. how much work the robin does to build a nest C. why most animals would not want to invade the nest D. how many predators await unsuspecting birds

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6. The reader can tell that the bird realizes there is danger for her young because she –

• A. reveals several ways she is constructing a safe home B. provides information about the color of the plants around her home C. identifies the number of eggs she has laid in her nest D. states that she goes in and out of the nest

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Read these lines from the poem. It is so fine to have a nest just built for my babies and me to live in sage from harm. These lines emphasize that the mother bird –

• A. enjoys cuddling with her new offspring B. has assembled nests before C. feels protected from predators D. has practiced safety drills many times

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8. What is one idea developed throughout the poem?

• A. a robin’s appreciation for a well-built home B. a robin’s shock that nest construction is such a difficult process C. a robin’s concern that she will not be able to build an appropriate nest D. a robin’s determination to prevent anything from happening to her eggs

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9. Look at the dictionary entry. spine \’spīn\ noun 1. a backbone 2. a sharp, pointed part of a plant or animal 3. the part of a book to which pages are attached 4. courage or strength of character Which definition best matches the way the word spines is used in line 16?

• A. Definition 1 B. Definition 2 C. Definition 3 D. Definition 4

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10. What is one important effect of the rhyme scheme of the poem?

• A. It helps the reader visualize the problem the robin experiences. B. It creates a rhythm that emphasizes the sluggish actions of the bird. C. It helps explain how the robin chooses a plant in which to build her nest. D. It focuses the reader on the most important words in the poem.

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