bài đọc 10: the black bird

Where did the black bird build its nest?

• 1. In a tree in the backyard.

• 1. In a corner of the backyard.

• 1. Near a big rock in the backyard.

Where did Tom hide when he ran into the house?

• 1. In his cat bed.

• 1. On the stairs.

• 1. LUnder a bed.

What was Tom's favorite thing to do?

• Take naps in a sunny spot by a rock.

• 1. Smell the air for new smells.

• 1. Walk around the backyard.

What changed Tom's peaceful life?

• He couldn't find a place to take a nap.

• A black bird moved into his backyard.

• He had to make sure the back door was open.

Why did the black bird chase Tom out of the backyard?

• 1. It thought that cats should be indoors all the time.

• 1. It only wanted other birds to be in the backyard.

• 1. It didn't want Tom to come near its nest.

What was Tom like before the black bird came?

• 1. He was happy but was always afraid of birds.

• 1. He was a happy cat and did what he wanted.

• 1. He was afraid that he would get locked out of the house.

What did Tom think would happen if he lay very still in the backyard?

• 1. He would be able to see the birds eating bugs.

• 1. He would be able to go right to sleep.

• 1. The black bird wouldn't see him.

8. What was the first thing Tom did when he reached the back of the yard?

• 1. He sat down and sniffed the breeze.

• 1. He looked to see if the back door was open.

• 1. He walked over to the flowers and smelled them.

What was the first thing Tom did to see if it was safe to go into the yard?

• He poked his nose out the door.

• )He peeked through the windows.

• He listened for the sound of birds.

How did the story end?

• 1. Tom hid under a bed, but he didn't feel safe from the black bird.

• 1. Tom got through the door but decided he would never go outside again.

• 1. Tom was inside the house and decided that he would try again tomorrow.