DOL 4/8

Why does the cactus wren "like thorns in all directions"?

• They offer cool shade from the desert heat

• They help keep intruders away

• They are a source of food for the young hatchlings

• They prevent the baby birds from moving around in the nest

In lines 1 through 13, the poet contrasts the wren's behavior with that of other desert animals to show that the wren-

• feels comfortable in the heat of the desert

• worries about the needs of other animals

• makes noises that are more pleasant to listen to

• copies the actions of other animals

Which definition best fits the way entrance is used in line 25?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The photograph below the title represents which part of the poem?

• Lines 1-7

• Lines 8-13

• Lines 14-22

• Lines 25-30

The poet uses the word "stickery" in line 21 to help the readers understand-

• how animals are able to find an abandoned nest

• where the wren sits on the cactus to sing in the afternoons

• how much work the wren does to build a nest

• why most animals would not want to touch the cactus

This poem is written from the point of view of a -

• mouse

• baby bird

• mother bird

• cricket