"Cranes Fly South" - Comprehension Quiz

What does Lee claim to have seen at Becker's slough?

• A flock of ducks

• A whooping crane

• A freight train

• A thunderstorm

How many whooping cranes does Lee say are left in the world?

• Forty

• Eighty

• Twenty-eight

• Three

What is Grandpa's initial reaction to Lee's claim of seeing a whooping crane?

• Excitement

• Anger

• Disbelief

• Indifference

How does Grandpa convince Lee to take him to see the crane?

• He offers Lee a reward

• He threatens to tell Lee's parents

• He explains the importance of the sighting

• He threatens to 'welt the hide off' Lee

What mode of transportation do Lee and Grandpa use to reach Becker's slough?

• Car

• Horse and buggy

• Bicycle

• Walking

How does Grandpa describe the sound of cranes flying at night?

• Like a whisper

• Like a song

• Like thunder

• Like a gentle breeze

How does Grandpa initially react when they arrive at the slough?

• He jumps out of the buggy excitedly

• He falls asleep

• He complains and wants to go home

• He starts singing happily

How does Grandpa react when he sees the whooping crane?

• He faints

• He cries quietly

• He shouts 'Great God in heaven!'

• He remains silent in awe

How does Lee's mother react when they return home?

• She is furious with Lee

• She is worried about Grandpa's health

• She is excited about their adventure

• She doesn't notice anything unusual

What does Grandpa keep mentioning in his feverish state?

• His childhood memories

• The Mississippi River and the smell of the sea

• His favorite foods

• His regrets in life