Waiting for Goldie

Why is Danny waiting for Goldie?

• To take her to the vet

• To welcome her back from a race

• To sell her to another pigeon racer

• To release her into the wild

Who is Grandad in the story?

• Danny's best friend

• Danny's teacher

• Danny's grandfather

• Danny's neighbor

Why doesn't Goldie return from the race?

• She gets lost in a storm

• She wins the race and stays with the other pigeons

• She is too tired to fly back

• Danny releases her into the wild

What does Danny decide to do when Goldie doesn't return?

• Tell Grandad the truth

• Lie to Grandad to avoid worrying him

• Give up on pigeons altogether

• Sell Goldie to another pigeon racer

Who is Goldie in the story?

• Danny's best friend

• Grandad's racing pigeon

• Danny's pet dog

• The neighbor's cat

What is the climax of the story?

• Danny finding Goldie

• Danny admitting the truth to Grandad

• Danny winning a pigeon race

• Goldie winning a race

How does Grandad react when he learns the truth about Goldie?

• He is angry with Danny

• He is disappointed in Danny

• He forgives Danny and appreciates his honesty

• He cries and leaves the house

Why does Danny feel compelled to lie to Grandad?

• He wants to sell Goldie

• He is afraid of getting in trouble

• He doesn't care about Goldie

• He wants to protect Grandad from worry

What does Danny do to try to find Goldie after she goes missing?

• Nothing, he gives up

• Calls the police

• Puts up missing posters

• Searches the entire town

What is the lesson that Danny learns throughout the story?

• The value of honesty and facing consequences

• The importance of winning at all costs

• That pigeons make great pets

• That lying is always the best option