The Wooden Bird - Symbolism in literary texts (Grade 6)
Passage
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English
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6th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Angela Lock
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8 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What name does Lucas give to the wooden bird?
The Sky-Sailor
The Wood-Wing
Grandma's Gift
The Sparrow
Answer explanation
The first paragraph explicitly states, 'He called it the Sky-Sailor.'
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Isabelle, what are the real sparrows doing outside?
Fighting over worms
Singing a morning song
Building a real nest
Flying over crystal mountains
Answer explanation
In the fourth paragraph, Isabelle says, 'Look out there. There are actual sparrows building a real nest in the oak tree.'
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
At the beginning of the story, why does Lucas prefer the wooden bird to the real sparrows?
Because it was a gift from his grandma.
Because it is perfect, safe, and predictable.
Because he does not like playing outside.
Because the real sparrows are too messy.
Answer explanation
Lucas thinks the bird is 'perfect and predictable' and says it is 'always calm. It's safe right here.' This shows he values its safety and perfection over the messiness of reality.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Lucas's action of putting the bird on the bookshelf at the end of the story symbolize?
He is choosing to join the real world for a while.
He is hiding the bird so it won't get lost.
He is cleaning his room before he goes outside.
He no longer likes the bird his grandma gave him.
Answer explanation
After comparing the 'silent' wooden bird to the 'alive' sparrows, Lucas puts the bird away and decides to go play. This action symbolizes his choice to leave his fantasy behind and engage with reality.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Isabelle most likely mean when she says the wooden bird is 'stuck'?
The bird is glued to the desk.
The bird is lonely and needs friends.
The bird is trapped inside the house.
The bird cannot experience life like a real bird.
Answer explanation
Isabelle says the bird can't 'feel the real wind' or 'sing a morning song.' By saying it's 'stuck,' she means it is lifeless and unable to participate in the real world.
6.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each phrase from the story to the idea it represents.
The limitations of a fantasy that cannot change
Lucas's statement that the bird is 'safe'
A desire to avoid the risks of real life
Isabelle's mention of a 'real nest'
The appeal of an imaginary, perfect world
Isabelle's description of the bird as 'stuck'
The value of real, productive activities
Lucas's thought of 'crystal mountains'
Answer explanation
Each phrase symbolizes a key idea in the conflict between fantasy and reality. 'Crystal mountains' represents the perfect fantasy world. The 'real nest' represents productive reality. The bird being 'safe' represents Lucas's fear of real-world messiness. The bird being 'stuck' represents the lifelessness of fantasy.
7.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Sort the following descriptions into the correct categories based on how they are presented in the passage.
Groups:
(a) Qualities of the Fantasy (The Wooden Bird)
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(b) Qualities of Reality (The Sparrows)
Alive
Silent
Safe
Messy
Sings a morning song
Perfect and predictable
Answer explanation
The passage contrasts the wooden bird with the real sparrows. The bird is described as 'perfect,' 'predictable,' 'silent,' and 'safe.' The real birds are described as 'messy,' able to 'sing,' and 'alive.'
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