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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "There are Eggs and Trouble" - "Sam Battles Bird Instincts".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the preen gland located on a bird?
(a) Below the neck.
(b) The base of the tail.
(c) On top of the wing.
(d) Under the wing.

2. What term refers to the semi-translucent membrane that forms an inner eyelid on birds?
(a) Nictitating membrane.
(b) Ocular stridulation.
(c) Lactating membrane.
(d) Ocular Inundation.

3. What are the cages for the predatory birds at Jon Woods' house called?
(a) Straps.
(b) Aeries.
(c) Mews.
(d) Molts.

4. Who wires the wooden scrape into a fork on the sycamore tree in "There are Three"?
(a) Susan Wood.
(b) Joe Cassini.
(c) Hughie Smith.
(d) Leon Longbridge.

5. Who is the librarian in Delhi?
(a) Better Christopher.
(b) Mrs. Strawberry.
(c) Miss Turner.
(d) Heinz Meng.

Short Answer Questions

1. What term refers the two twisted membranous strips joining the yolk to the ends of the shell of a bird?

2. What are referred to as "the lions of the woodland birds" in "Frightful Takes Off" (14)?

3. What does Sam go to plant at Mrs. Strawberry's farm in "There are Eggs and Trouble"?

4. Who broods the eggs in a falcon's aerie?

5. From what animal does Frightful save Lady in "The Wilderness Tests the Eyases"?

(see the answer key)

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