Bald Eagles Quiz

On December 30, 1971, a bald eagle named Hallie __________.

• was shot illegally by a hunter

• became a symbol of the nation

• was set free into the wilderness

• helped people raise money for birds

In the sentence “To many Native Americans . . . the enormous bird soaring among the clouds was—and still is—a sacred creature,” the word sacred means __________.

• frightening

• fierce

• powerful

• holy

Which line from the text best supports the correct answer to question 2?

• “As many as 500,000 of them once lived across the continent.”

• “The Lakota people tell stories of the bird as a messenger to the gods.”

• “. . . the bird seemed to represent the new nation’s freedom and strength.”

• “Parents whispered rumors about the birds snatching up babies . . .”

What is DDT?

• a chemical that kills bugs

• a drug that helps injured animals

• an organization that rescues birds of prey

What does the word Extinct mean?

• no longer in existence; without anymore living of its kind

• unpleasant, sad, or hopeless

• animals that hunt and eat other animals

• something considered sacred or important

Answer explanation

The word 'Extinct' means no longer in existence; without anymore living of its kind, which is the correct choice in the answer options.

In 1979, Doris Mager lived in an eagle’s nest for a week to __________. Choose TWO.

• raise money for a bird center

• show how large the nest was

• learn more about eagles

• bring attention to eagles’ struggles

Why is the saving of bald eagles considered a great conservation success story?

• It shows that injured birds can be rehabilitated.

• Many bald eagles still live in Alaska and Canada.

• People now know bald eagles aren’t dangerous.

• Bald eagles are no longer considered endangered.

What is the Bald Eagle Protection Act?

• A national act for eagles

• A US law that protects eagles from being bald

• A US law that made it illegal to harm or kill eagles.

• A national law that protects eagles from people.

How does the author organize the information in the section titled, "Freedom and Strength"

• Cause and Effect

• Description

• Compare and Contrast

• Sequence and Chronological Order

Answer explanation

The author organizes the information in the section titled, 'Freedom and Strength,' using Sequence and Chronological Order, presenting the details in a specific order or timeline.

Look at the picture on page 6 of your magazine.

Why did the author include these photos?

• To show that the lady and the eagle are the same age.

• To show how Doris Mager worked hard to bring awareness and save bald eagles.

• To show that the eagle is almost as big as the lady.

Answer explanation

The author included the photos to show how Doris Mager worked hard to bring awareness and save bald eagles.