AMC H is for Hawk Quiz

What is the purpose of Helen McDonald getting a hawk?

• To distract herself from the death of her father

• To train the hawk for a competition

• To study the behavior of hawks

• To overcome her fear of birds

What does the onomatopoeic thump and violent imagery of the shaking box suggest?

• The hawk is powerful and violent

• The hawk is scared and weak

• The handler is careless and inexperienced

• The box is poorly constructed

What does the author's description of the hawk as a 'fallen angel' and 'reptile' suggest?

• The hawk is beautiful and majestic

• The hawk is dangerous and unpredictable

• The hawk is fragile and vulnerable

• The hawk is intelligent and cunning

What does the extensive listing of things the hawk can see suggest?

• The hawk has enhanced senses

• The hawk is overwhelmed by its surroundings

• The hawk is curious and observant

• The hawk is lost and confused

What does the man's calm and controlled actions with the hawk suggest?

• He is experienced and knowledgeable

• He is afraid of the hawk

• He is careless and reckless

• He is uninterested and indifferent

What does the author's use of the term 'dear God' suggest?

• The author is praying for help

• The author is expressing fear and shock

• The author is questioning her own actions

• The author is amazed and in awe

What does the author's description of the second hawk as 'smokier and darker' suggest?

• The second hawk is more aggressive and dangerous

• The second hawk is injured and in pain

• The second hawk is larger and more intimidating

• The second hawk is more beautiful and mysterious

What does the author's self-addressed dialogue 'this is my hawk' suggest?

• The author is trying to convince herself of her control

• The author is trying to communicate with the hawk

• The author is questioning her own identity

• The author is expressing her love for the hawk

What does the author's description of the hawk's stare as 'blank and crazy' suggest?

• The hawk is confused and disoriented

• The hawk is angry and aggressive

• The hawk is scared and traumatized

• The hawk is intelligent and calculating

What is the overall tone of the text?

• Fear and tension

• Excitement and anticipation

• Sadness and grief

• Curiosity and wonder