Home Away from Home by Cynthia Lord

Where did Mia learn to ride her bicycle?

• In a parking lot.
• At the beach.
• In a cemetery.
• At a shopping mall.

Who were Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Rachel Carson?

• A bald eagle pair.
• Two authors who loved Maine.
• Famous residents in Mia's Ohio town.
• A and B

Why did Grandma name the cat after Agatha Christie?

• It's was Grandma's favorite author.
• Grandma loved mysteries.
• It was a mystery where the cat came from.
• She knew it was Mia's favorite author.

What did Dad always like to say?

• Mia, don't worry so much abut the little things.
• Mia, stay true to yourself.
• Mia, tomorrow is another day.
• Mia, you will always be brave.

What was so special about the white bird MIa and Cayman saw?

• It was an albino.
• It was a gyrfalcon rarely seen in Maine.
• It was recorded for a birder website.
• It is usually only found in Australia.

What was Grandma's idea to scare the white bird away?

• Play loud music.
• Throw rocks at it.
• Hang CDs in the trees.
• Bring Miss Agatha to the rocks where it hangs out.

What did Warden Cooper want Mia to do?

• Call the police.
• Stay on the rocks and point out where she last saw the bird.
• Help steer the boat toward the island.
• Throw a blanket over the bird.

What two pieces of advice did the Warden give Mia?

• You can try to make something wrong right, and you can learn from that wrong.
• Always leave wildlife alone, and report anything that is dangerous.
• Don't try to help wild birds, and always give them their space to be free.
• Friendships can be hard, and sometimes they get broken.

What would Mia do to comfort herself?

• Say the names of the states in alphabetical order.
• Sing a song.
• Identify bird calls.
• Count backwards from 10.

What is "happy missing?"

• It's when you are glad something is missing.
• It's when you miss something or someone, but you know it's for the best.
• It's when you are missing something and then are happy when you find it.
• It's when someone is missing and you are happy they are gone.