A Feathered Friend

Claribel (the canary bird) saved the crew, but her presence on board was against the rules. Do you think that Sven (her owner) was WRONG for sneaking her on board?

• Yes. Because he broke the rules. Claribel could have caused damage on the space station.

• No. Because in the end Claribel saved their lives.

How does the narrator (the person telling the story) discover Claribel's presence?

• He hears Claribel singing next to his ear.

• He hears Claribel walking in the hallway.

What causes Claribel (the canary bird) to pass out?

• There is not enough CARBON MONOXIDE.

• There is not enough OXYGEN.

How does asking and answering questions while you read help you deepen your understanding and gain more from what you read?

• Asking and answering questions while you read draws your attention to the importance of certain details and leads you to draw conclusions about the author's intended messages.

• Asking and answering questions while you read does not help at all.

Why does Sven bring Claribel (the canary) on board the space station?

• He wants to study the effects of ZERO GRAVITY on the bird.

• He wants to study the effects of SPACE BIRDSEED on the bird.

How do the crew members feel about Claribel (the canary bird)?

• They like her

• They think she's annoying.

What is the benefit of having a pet in the space station?

• Having a pet helps people learn how to do their job.

• Having a pet helps people feel less lonely and perks up their spirits.

What events or factors help the narrator (the person telling the story) figure out that something is wrong with the air?

• He didn't sleep well, had bad dreams, has a headache, and feels groggy and sleepy.

• He slept well, had sweet dreams, no headache, and feels great!

Whos is responsible for saving the crew's lives? Claribel (the canary bird) or the narrator (the person telling the story)?

• Claribel the canary bird

• The Narrator

What causes the failure of the alarm that was intended to warn about the air quality?

• The first alarm didn't go off, and the back-up alarm had not been connected yet.

• The first alarm had not been connected yet and the back-up alarm did not go off.