The Day the Bulldozer came

What were the rooks doing when the bulldozers arrived?

• A) Building nests in the ground

• B) Building crazy egg baskets in the oaks

• C) Flying away to find a new home

• D) Hiding in the pond

Where was the fox when it felt the ground tremble?

• A) In the pond

• B) Deep down in the Earth

• C) Climbing up a tree

• D) Running away from the bulldozer

What did the squirrels do when the ground trembled?

• A) Continued to eat nuts

• B) Danced around the bulldozer

• C) Scattered up tree trunks

• D) Slept peacefully in their nests

What did the green flies do near the pond?

• A) Sizzled and buzzed

• B) Built nests in the water

• C) Hid under rocks

• D) Disappeared when the bulldozer came

What does the poet suggest about the fox's thoughts regarding safety?

• A) It felt threatened by the bulldozer

• B) It believed it was safe underground

• C) It wanted to find a new habitat

• It ignored the approaching danger

What is the central theme of the poem "The Day the Bulldozers Came"?

• A) Celebration of wildlife diversity

• B) Human impact on natural habitats

• C) Importance of urban development

• D) Fantasy elements in nature

How do the animals' reactions in the poem contribute to its theme?

• A) They express joy at the changes in their habitat

• B) They ignore the bulldozers and continue their activities

• C) They highlight the vulnerability of wildlife to human actions

• D) They protest against environmental conservation efforts

What lesson can be inferred from the fox's thoughts in the poem?

• A) Animals are smarter than humans

• • B) Wildlife adapts easily to changes in their environment

• • C) Underground habitats are safer from human disturbances

• • D) Humans should respect and protect wildlife habitats

What does the poet suggest about the consequences of bulldozers arriving in the animals' habitat?

• • A) The animals celebrate and welcome the changes

• • B) The habitat becomes more suitable for human habitation

• • C) Wildlife faces displacement and potential harm

• • D) The ecosystem benefits from the changes

What emotion or feeling is most strongly conveyed through the poem's imagery and descriptions?

• A) Fear

• B) Excitement

• • C) Indifference

• • D) Happiness