View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 49-64.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Brightbill is different in one way from the other goslings his age. What is that difference?
(a) He is smaller than other goslings his age.
(b) His beak is shorter than other goslings his age.
(c) He is slower at swimming than other goslings his age.
(d) He is not as skilled at flying as other goslings his age.

2. When Roz encounters an old goose, what is the first question she asks the goose?
(a) "Why is this gosling so noisy?"
(b) "What can I feed this gosling?"
(c) "What shall I name this gosling?"
(d) "Will you take the gosling?"

3. What is Roz's reply when Brightbill asks if he can stay on the island with Roz rather than migrating with the other geese?
(a) She says that she will ask Loudwing.
(b) She says that he will die if he stays.
(c) She says that if he can get five other geese to agree to stay as well, that Roz will let Brightbill stay.
(d) She says she does not think that is a good idea and that she thinks he should migrate with the flock.

4. What is NOT one safety feature added to the rebuilt lodge?
(a) A supply of water for emergencies.
(b) A moat around the lodge.
(c) A taller ceiling.
(d) A deeper fire pit.

5. What is NOT part of Roz's and Brightbill's nightly routine?
(a) Roz brings Brightbill food or water if he wakes up hungry or thirsty.
(b) Roz rocks Brightbill back to sleep if he has nightmares.
(c) Brightbill sleeps on the moss bench while Roz goes outside for a long nighttime walk.
(d) Roz tends the fire if it is cold and fans Brightbill if it is hot.

Short Answer Questions

1. For the first several weeks after Brightbill's departure, Roz spends her time in one particular way. What does she do?

2. What advice does Loudwing give to Roz about Brightbill's recent bad behavior?

3. When Roz finds a patch of ground she likes, what does she see as being its third good quality in addition to being flat and open?

4. What type of animal does Roz observe in order to improve her method of cliff-climbing?

5. What is the first element of bird life that Roz studies in order to understand the birds better?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 482 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample