Willodeen: Part III Quiz

When Willodeen brings the baby screecher home, Birdie and Mae want her to leave it outside. (p. 131)

• True
• False

Birdie and Mae believe Willodeen's angry tears brought the screecher to life. (p. 134,)

• True
• False

Willodeen reads over all her notes on screechers to try to figure out what to feed the baby. (p. 138)

• True
• False

What is the meaning of the word averted as it is used in the sentences below. The quick thinking of the lifeguard averted a potential accident at the crowded beach. "Quickly I averted my gaze, but not before he noticed me." (p.122 )

• to prevent or avoid
• to attract attention to
• to fix

What is the meaning of the word consulted as it is used in the sentences below. Before making a decision, she consulted with her her doctor to determine the best treatment for her condition. "I consulted my notebooks and tried to remember everything Pa had ever told me about screechers. " (p.138)

• to ignore
• to seek advice from someone
• to read

What is the meaning of the word relented as it is used in the sentences below. Despite initially refusing, she relented and allowed her sister to borrow her car for the weekend. "Still, remembering how I’d needed to borrow Connor’s lantern, I relented and grabbed one." (p.148)

• to refuse
• to smile
• to give in

Which of the following best describes the main idea of Part Three? (p. last paragraph p. 119, first paragraph p. 131, first paragraph p. 138, first paragraph p. 144)

• Willodeen hides a baby screecher and goes looking for its mother.
• Willodeen takes in a baby screecher and struggles to feed it.
• Willodeen nurses an injured baby screecher back to health.

Which details best reveal what type of person Mr. Burke is? (Choose TWO answers)

• “They’ve cleared brush near the tracks, best as they can, I’m told…”
• “I just worry about…the future. It’s my job as a parent.”
• “Connor’s mother used to do that. Keep a notebook.”
• "To my surprise, [Mr. Burke's] gaze was thoughtful, maybe even kind."

Which detail from these chapters best supports Willodeen’s saying “nature knows more than we do”?

• “Change is coming, certain as sunrise.”
• "Finally, I placed a saucer of peacock snails in front of her. Quinby let out a screech of joy."
• "They both snored. It was like they were having a conversation."