winston and george

What does the word shoal most likely mean in this sentence? A large shoal was near the inlet.

• rocky seawall

• shallow area

• shipping pier

• place to unload

Which of these words means stand up against?

• resist

• possess

• occur

• loosen

What is a synonym for prowling in this sentence? Some tigers were prowling through the jungle.

• shrieking

• praising

• roaming

• locating

What does the word hovered mean in this sentence? The eagle hovered near the bend in the river.

• made loud sounds

• ate fish it caught

• looked for food

• stayed in the air

Which of these words means flow of water?

• current

• demand

• gallop

• examine

How did George feel when he realized that Winston was stuck in the mud?

• afraid

• amused

• delighted

• patient

Which sentence from the story best supports your answer for how George felt when he realized that Winston was stuck in the mud?

• George, however, had a very bad habit of playing pranks.

• They made a huge splash, which delighted George greatly.

• But when George realized that his friend was stuck, he grew frightened.

• This will teach you to be patient!

Why did Winston make a swallowing sound when George was stuck in the mud?

• He thought George would taste good.

• He was trying to get the mud out of his nostrils.

• He wanted to teach George a lesson.

• He wanted the others to think he ate George.

Which of these is a fact about real crocodile birds?

• They are the smartest birds.

• They live in Africa near rivers.

• They are prettier than pigeons.

• They make a scary noise.

Where does this story take place?

• in a muddy swamp

• near an ocean beach

• along a sleepy river

• beside a tiny village