Narrator's Journey and Reflections

The video covers a teacher's personal update and a reading of Chapter 4 from 'Whirligig' by Paul Fleischman. It narrates the life of a character who moves from Puerto Rico to Miami, facing challenges in adapting to a new culture and language. The story explores themes of family, work, tragedy, and the search for peace, culminating in a reflection on life's complexities.

What event did the narrator mention missing at the beginning of the chapter?

• A doctor's appointment

• A craft fair

• A family reunion

• A school meeting

What does the narrator enjoy about driving the street sweeper?

• The early morning sun

• The noise

• The solitude

• The traffic

Where did the narrator move from before coming to Miami?

• Mexico

• Dominican Republic

• Puerto Rico

• Cuba

What was the narrator's main challenge in school after moving to Miami?

• Finding the school

• Getting to class on time

• Making friends

• Understanding English

How did the narrator meet Constanza?

• At a restaurant

• Through a mutual friend

• In school

• At a park

What was the reaction of the family to the birth of the first child?

• Confusion

• Joy

• Sadness

• Indifference

How did Constanza change after the loss of their first child?

• She stopped working

• She started a new hobby

• She traveled more

• She became more social

What was Constanza's main concern with their second child?

• His education

• His health

• His social skills

• His diet

What bird does the narrator wish to be like?

• Shearwater

• Seagull

• Sparrow

• Eagle

What realization does the narrator have about the Shearwater bird?

• It never flies

• It is endangered

• It is always in a group

• It lives alone