Themes and Characters in 'The Trumpet of the Swan'

The video explores E.B. White's 'The Trumpet of the Swan', focusing on an 11-year-old boy, Sam Beaver, who discovers and befriends rare trumpeter swans in a forest. The narrative highlights the swans' nesting habits and Sam's growing bond with them, culminating in his heroic act of saving them from a fox. The story emphasizes themes of trust, friendship, and the natural world.

Which of the following is NOT a book written by E.B. White?

• The Great Gatsby

• The Curious Garden

• Charlotte's Web

• Stuart Little

Where did E.B. White live, which inspired some of his stories?

• A city in New York

• A mountain in Colorado

• A farm in Maine

• A beach in California

What is the main theme of 'The Trumpet of the Swan'?

• Trust and friendship

• Science and technology

• Adventure and exploration

• Mystery and suspense

What did Sam Beaver hear that led him to discover the swans?

• A loud trumpet sound

• A wolf howling

• A bird chirping

• A river flowing

What is the wingspan of a trumpeter swan?

• 12 feet

• 10 feet

• 7 feet

• 5 feet

What is a male swan called?

• Pen

• Cob

• Cygnet

• Drake

How many eggs do female trumpeter swans typically lay?

• 7-8 eggs

• 1-2 eggs

• 3-4 eggs

• 4-6 eggs

What was the swan's initial reaction to seeing Sam?

• Friendly

• Indifferent

• Furious

• Curious

What did the cob want to do when he saw Sam?

• Invite him closer

• Fly away

• Ignore him

• Knock him cold with a wing

What did Sam do after watching the swans for an hour?

• Threw stones at them

• Quietly left

• Tried to catch them

• Made loud noises