Piper Theme

What challenge does the young bird initially face when trying to get food from the ocean?

• It is too small to reach the food.

• It is afraid of the waves.

• Other birds steal its food.

• The food is too hard to break open.

How does the young bird learn to overcome its fear and find food more effectively?

• It practices flying over the waves.

• It digs deep holes in the sand to hide from the waves.

• It learns to bury itself in the sand as the waves come in.

• It waits for the tide to go out completely.

What type of food does the young bird successfully find by burying itself in the sand?

• Small fish

• Seaweed

• Clams and crabs

• Worms

How does the beach setting affect the events in Piper?

• The soft sand makes it hard for Piper to stand firmly near the water.

• The waves crash on the shore and frighten Piper as she searches for food.

• The tall grass near the beach gives Piper a place to hide from danger.

• The seashells scattered on the sand make it difficult for Piper to walk.

Which event begins Piper’s problem in the story?

• Piper sees other birds flying high in the sky.

• Piper swims far out into the ocean.

• Piper builds a nest by herself.

• Piper follows her mother to the shore to find food.

What is the main theme of Piper?

• Facing fears helps us grow and learn new things.

• Teamwork is more important than independence.

• Friends are more valuable than family.

• Hard work always leads to winning first place.

Which detail from the short film best supports the theme that facing fears can lead to growth?

• Piper hides behind her mother when the waves come.

• Piper watches the crabs digging under the sand.

• Piper learns how to dig in the sand and finds food on her own.

• Piper sits in the nest while the other birds eat.