The Unwelcome Neighbor

What did the pair of crows come across that seemed like the perfect place to build a nest?

• An adult cherry blossom tree

• A huge old banyan tree

• An oak tree

• A mountain cave

Why is paragraph 4 important to the plot of the story?

• It shows that there are other animals in the tree

• It tells why the crows are scared of the snake

• It explains that a snake moves into a hole at the bottom of the tree

• It tells that mother crow is worried

How many baby crows were there in the nest before long?

• Three

• Five

• Seven

• Ten

What does the word snatched mean in paragraph 11?

• Hid

• Tossed

• Broke

• Grabbed

Why is the fox’s plan important to the resolution of the story?

• The plan helps the crows learn how much they like their home.

• The plan causes the snake to move away from the tree.

• The plan gives the snake a chance to find an important necklace.

• The plan proves to the crows that they like attention.

What key idea about Mother Crow do the details in paragraphs 7 and 8 best support?

• Mother Crow is worried about the snake that is living in the tree.

• Mother Crow is afraid that she will not find enough food for her babies.

• Mother Crow is sad because the nest is getting too crowded.

• Mother Crow is upset because no one is listening to her

What is the most likely reason the author includes this illustration in the story?

• To show an important part of the fox’s plan

• To show how the crows build their nest in the banyan tree

• To show why the snake moves into the banyan tree

• To show that the crows need the fox’s help in order to stay safe

How is the setting of the river important to the plot of the story?

• The river is where Mother Crow wants to build a nest.

• The river is where Father Crow meets with the fox.

• The river is where Mother Crow picks up the necklace.

• The river is where Father Crow wants the snake to live.

• She laid seven eggs, and before long there were seven baby crows in the nest.

• Mother and Father Crow lived there happily for many years and raised many babies, too.

• Mother Crow snatched a ruby necklace in her beak and flew away.

• The servants chased Mother Crow, and as they reached the banyan tree, they saw her drop the necklace into the snake’s hole.

Why do you think the author titled this selection, " The Unwelcome Neighbor"?