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In the beginning of the story, how did 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 when his father did not leave him any land

Why did the zanate birds think of Juan as their friend?

• He spent time under the tree where they lived

• He chose to name himself after them

• He ignored them

• He sang to them

Don Tobias burst out laughing, and his wife laughed with him.

What is the meaning of the word burst as used in the sentence below?

• blew up

• hit someone

• did something suddenly

• felt very full after eating

Which word describes Juan when he fed the zanate birds?

• crazy

• foolish

• selfish

• smart

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.

Juan smiled and answered, "I did it with the help of my friends the zanates, the harvest birds. I learned to listen to the voice of nature."

Which thing is personified in the sentences above?

• Juan

• nature

• harvest birds

• Juan's friends

"The zanates taught me that all plants are like brothers and sisters," replied Juan. "If you separate them, they become sad and won't grow."

Which is personified in the sentences above?

• sisters

• brothers

• the plants

• the zanates

Which word BEST describes Juan?

• discouraged

• hard working

• noisy

• sad

Use the stories "The Harvest Birds" and "The Treasure" to answer.

How are 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

Use "The Harvest Birds" and "The Treasure" to answer the question.

In each story, how do Juan and Isaac solve their problems?

• They listen to wise advice

• They find lots of money and rices

• They work very hard for many years

• They make friends with everyone they meet.