Alex the Parrot Quiz

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English
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3rd Grade
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Ginny Bowles
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is Alex's ability to speak and understand words important?
It makes him a good pet
It helps scientists learn about animal intelligence
It allows him to make friends with other birds
It makes him famous on TV
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.2
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Alex's communication skills compare to most other parrots?
They are the same as other parrots
They are much more advanced
They are slightly worse
The passage doesn't say
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.2
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Alex's ability to ask for things tell us about his intelligence?
He can only copy words he hears
He understands the meaning of words
He is smarter than humans
He doesn't really understand what he's saying
Tags
CCSS.RL.1.9
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do you think Dr. Pepperberg rewards Alex with objects when he answers correctly?
To make him happy
To help him connect words with real things
Because she has too many objects
To make him work harder
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.1.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How might Alex's ability to identify colors be useful?
It helps him find food in the wild
It makes him a better pet
It shows he can learn and remember information
It helps him fly better
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.2
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Alex saying 'I love you' when Irene leaves suggest about their relationship?
Alex is just repeating words
Alex and Irene have formed a bond
Alex is trying to get a treat
Irene taught Alex to say this as a trick
Tags
CCSS.RL.1.3
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.3.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How might scientists use what they learned from Alex?
To teach all parrots to talk
To understand other animals better
To make parrots better pets
To help parrots survive in the wild
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.9
CCSS.RI.5.9
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
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