Song of the River: Full Read

What did Cam the mountain boy wish for?

• To climb the highest mountain.

• To see the sea.

• To build a new house.

• To play with his grandfather.

What did the trickle of water running through the pine trees say to Cam?

• "Stay here and play."

• "I am too small to go anywhere."

• "Come with me, I will take you to the sea."

• "The sea is too far away."

How did the creek respond when Cam asked if it was going to the sea?

• It said no, it was staying in the mountains.

• It laughed and chattered, singing "Yes, yes. Come with me. I will take you to the sea."

• It told Cam to go back home.

• It became silent and still.

What kind of creatures sang to Cam in the rushing stream?

• Birds and squirrels.

• Bears and wolves.

• Leaping trout.

• Frogs and ducks.

Why could Cam no longer hear the song of the river when it reached the factories and wharves?

• The river had become too quiet.

• He was too far away from the river.

• There was too much noise from the factories, ships, and tugboats.

• The river had stopped singing.

What did Cam realize about the trickle of water he found at the beginning of his journey?

• It was just a small stream that stayed in the mountains.

• It was the beginning of the sea.

• It was a magical trick.

• It was a different body of water entirely.

In the beginning of the story...

• Cam went to the sea.

• the characters and setting were introduced.

• Cam put his toes in the sand.

Problem​ of the story:

• Cam wanted to see the sea, but his grandfather was too busy.

• Cam couldn't find the trickle of water.

• Cam loved water.

Cam reached the sea and saw

• how the sea was filled with trash.

• how beautiful it was.

What is the central message of the "Song of the River?"

• Joy of connecting with nature

• the importance of curiosity and imagination.

• always be kind to others.