Myperspectives Feathered Friend

In "Feathered Friend," when does the narrator first realize that Claribel is aboard the space station?

• when he hears the bird singing

• when a flash of yellow flies past

• when Sven runs in with a tiny bundle of feathers

• when Sven informs the whole crew

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

In the opinion of the narrator in "Feathered Friend," why is Claribel a "sensible" choice as a pet for Sven?"

• She sings quite beautifully

• She is good company for Sven

• She weighs very little

• She gets a bit noisy when she is upset

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

In "Feathered Friend," why do crew members pass around an oxygen bottle?

• to remind each other of their loyalty and friendship

• to keep themselves from losing consciousness

• to determine how much oxygen each person needs

• to celebrate Claribel's recovery

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.5

What happens after the crew revives Claribel in "Feathered Friend?"

• the crew was in hushed silence

• she flies around the space station

• she chirps but then keels over again

• the crew goes back to eating

As the narrator awakens on the morning described in "Feathered Friend," he has a headache. What is the most likely reason for that headache?

• lack of oxygen in the space station

• a night of bad dreams

• confusion between day and night

• illness spread by close contact with birds

Why would a person most likely feel distressed after reading an email? Base your answer on the meaning of distressed.

• if the message is a meeting reminder

• if the message contains bad news

• if the message responds to a request

• if the message is from an old friend

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

If a puppy is described as whimpering pathetically, which of the following is most likely true? Base your answer on the meaning of pathetically.

• other dogs around it are howling or whimpering, too

• the sound is quiet and mostly unnoticed

• the puppy seems energetic and eager to please

• the noise causes people to feel pity or sorrow

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

If a group of people lamented in public, which of the following events was most likely taking place? Base your answer on the meaning of lamented.

• a concert

• a funeral

• a holiday party

• a graduation

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Think about the setting of "Feathered Friend." What is the most likely reason that "early spacers" were "wiry little fellow(s)"

• both space and supplies on the space station are limited

• large people have a difficulty adjusting to zero gravity

• small people have a special love for adventure

• construction is a job for small but muscular people

Which of the following statements best expresses one of the themes of "Feathered Friend"?

• Humans are meant to explore and discover new worlds

• One should always choose teamwork over personal ambition

• Sometimes the oldest, simplest solution is the most valuable

• A bird does not change its feathers because the weather is bad

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2