A Bird's Free Lunch

Which detail from the passage reveals that suet is made from animal fat?

• Imagine this solitary atom in feathers drifting about in the great Artic out of doors and managing to survive.

• The jays alight upon it and peck with great vigor, almost standing on tiptoe to get the proper sweep.

• 1. The fat meat is fuel for him.  It keeps up the supply of animal heat.

• 1. Pecking is not exactly his business.

Which description best describes the author's perspective in the passage?

• He hopes the birds will return year after year.

• He cares about the birds and enjoys their presence.

• He believes the woodpecker is the strongest of the birds.

• He wishes the jays and chickadees would leave more food for the kinglet.

What is the central idea of the passage?

• Birds compete for food during the winter.

• Each type of bird has its own eating behavior.

• A man helps birds survive the winter by feeding them.

• Woodpeckers, jays, chickadees, and kinglets stay active during the winter.

Which detail from the passage is most relevant to the central idea in Part A?

• One winter, I fastened pieces of suet and marrow bones upon the tree in front of my window.

• The jays bossed the woodpeckers.

• During one terrible night of wind and snow and zero temperature I feared he would be swept away.

• The woodpecker uses his head alone in pecking, but the jay’s action involves the

      whole body.

What does the word "tedious" mean?

It's tedious to sit through a long class.

• very tired

• extremely tall

• very fast

• too slow

What is the definition of the word "earnestly"?

I earnestly flip through the radio stations looking for my favorite song.

• serious or intense

• to earn money

• a joke

• a large object

What is the definition of the word "tumbling"?

She went tumbling down the stairs.

• very loud

• to fall down

• a type of running shoe

• very slow

What does the word "encounter" mean?

He had an encounter with an old friend.

• to argue with someone

• a kitchen counter

• to meet with someone

• a large city