Animals' Responses to a Fire

The story of a forest fire where all animals flee except a little hummingbird, who tirelessly carries drops of water to extinguish the fire. Despite the other animals' fear and doubt, the hummingbird persists, demonstrating determination and the power of doing what one can.

Who is the story dedicated to?

• The little hummingbird

• The readers of Greystone Books

• The animals of the forest

• The indigenous peoples of East Africa, South America, and the North Pacific Islands

What caused the animals to flee their homes?

• A flood

• A terrible storm

• A raging fire

• A group of hunters

Which animal did not abandon the forest during the fire?

• The elephant

• The frog

• The tiger

• The little hummingbird

What did the little hummingbird do to fight the fire?

• Called for help

• Carried drops of water in her beak

• Used her wings to fan the flames

• Sang a song to calm the fire

What did the little hummingbird use to fight the fire?

• A drop of water

• A stick

• A leaf

• A pebble

How did the rabbit feel about the fire?

• Indifferent

• Scared

• Excited

• Angry

What was the frog's concern about the fire?

• It was too tired

• It was too far from the stream

• It couldn't swim

• It was too small to help

What did the owl fear would happen if it tried to help?

• Its wings would burn

• It would fall

• It would get lost

• It would get wet

Which animal expressed fear about the size of the fire?

• The bear

• The rabbit

• The owl

• The wolf

What did the other animals do while the hummingbird fought the fire?

• They helped her

• They watched in fear

• They left the forest

• They called for rain