Papa's Parrot

In these passages from “Papa’s Parrot,” which of the following choices is a context clue that could help you figure out that blubbery means “flabby”?

• “fat”

• “candy”

• “joked”

• “smelly”

In “Papa’s Parrot,” when does Harry go to the candy and nut shop to unpack the candy and feed Rocky?

• before he begins junior high school

• after he begins junior high school

• the day his father is taken to the hospital

• after he visits his father in the hospital

In which sentence about “Papa’s Parrot” is the word resumed used correctly?

• After a pause, Harry resumed the task of sorting the candies.

• The children purchased and resumed two bags of nuts every day.

• The parrot resumed its perch after squawking and flying around the room.

• When customers saw the “Closed” sign, they resumed Mr. Tillian was ill.

Which words in this sentence from “Papa’s Parrot” are common nouns? Though his father was fat and merely owned a . . . shop, Harry Tillian liked his papa.

• father, shop, papa

• father, fat, shop, papa

• father, shop, Harry Tillian, papa

• father, fat, shop, Harry Tillian, papa

What did Harry realize the parrot had been saying for a long time?

• I love candy and nuts.

• I want a cracker.

• Where's Harry? Miss him.

• Let me out of the cage.

The conversation between Harry and the parrot

leads to the story’s resolution because it…

• caused Harry to become upset and yell at the parrot.

• makes Harry rush and sweep the store.

• reveals that Harry understands how much his dad has missed him.

• shows that the parrot kept Mr. Tillian company before he went to

  the hospital.

What is the best summary of the story?

• Harry and his friends always go visit Mr. T at his candy store. One day Mr. T gets

  rushed to the hospital and Harry has to watch the store. While watching the

  store, he gets into a fight with the parrot.

• As Harry gets older, he doesn’t visit his father as much as he used to. When Mr.

  T is rushed to the hospital, Harry takes over the store. While arguing with the

  parrot, he realizes how much his dad misses him. After cleaning, he goes to

  visit his father.

In 'Papa’s Parrot,' what is the main reason Harry stops visiting his father's shop?

• A) He is too busy with school.

• B) He is embarrassed by his father.

• C) He has lost interest in candy.

• D) He prefers spending time with friends.

What role does the parrot play in the story 'Papa’s Parrot'?

• A) It is a source of comic relief.

• B) It symbolizes Harry's childhood.

• C) It reveals Mr. Tillian's loneliness.

• D) It is a distraction for customers.

Which of the following best describes the theme of 'Papa’s Parrot'?

• A) The importance of family connections.

• B) The value of hard work.

• C) The joy of childhood memories.

• D) The challenges of growing up.