The Secret Message 2--4th Grade

Where does the story take place?

• India

• Persia

• Africa

What can the parrot do that makes the merchant want to keep him?

• The parrot can sing and talk

• The parrot can dance

• The parrot can play the flute

What did the sparkling cloaks of the wealthy traders remind the parrot of?

• Sparkling jewels

• Silk

• Forest stars

What did the merchant reward the parrot with after he sold his goods?

• A large golden cage

• A basket of fruit

• A sparkling cloak

Where does the merchant travel to to buy his goods?

• India

• England

• Persia

Who asked the merchant for extraordinary spices?

• His daughters

• The cook

• His wife

What does the parrot miss about his friends?

• Flying with them

• Their sweet voices

• Both a and b are correct

How many swings does the parrot’s golden cage have?

• 2

• 3

• 4

What road does the merchant travel on?

• Silk Road

• Imperial Road

• Merchant Road

What city did the merchant visit that had temple dancers, monkeys, elephants, and cows?

• Shanghai

• Delhi