Trumpeter Swan Ch 1-3

Where was Sam camping and what was it like?

• Canada; a big wilderness

• Alaska; a snowy mountain

• Oregon; a dense forest

• Washington; a coastal beach

Where was home for Sam and his father?

• A cattle ranch in Montana

• A fishing cabin in Wyoming

• A farm in Nebraska

• A vineyard in California

Why did Sam want to return in thirty-five days?

• It takes that long to hatch swan eggs

• It was the length of his vacation

• He needed to attend school

• It was the duration of his father’s trip

What are baby swans called?

• Cygnets

• Goslings

• Ducklings

• Chicks

How would you describe a trumpeter swan?

• Large white, black bill, black feet, makes “Ko-hoh!” sound

• Small brown, red bill, green feet, makes “Quack!” sound

• Medium gray, yellow bill, orange feet, makes “Honk!” sound

• Large black, white bill, blue feet, makes “Cheep!” sound

Why was the nesting spot perfect?

• Surrounded by water

• It was on a high cliff

• It was sheltered by trees

• It was close to food sources

What is a male swan called?

• A cob

• A gander

• A drake

• A stag

How did the swans feel about their 6-foot nest?

• Proud and happy

• Displeased and irritated

• Indifferent and bored

• Anxious and unsettled

What did the swans think boys do?

How did the cob think the swan felt about sitting on eggs?