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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Longneck ask if anyone has questions before the geese begin their journey, what does Roz ask?
(a) She asks when the geese will return.
(b) She asks if she can have one more hug from Brightbill.
(c) She asks how she is supposed to survive without her son.
(d) She asks where Brightbill should fly in the formation since he does not have other family members flying with him.

2. What does Roz do when she sees Brightbill swallowing pebbles on the beach?
(a) She shakes him to see if she can hear the pebbles rattling around.
(b) She gives him cod liver oil in hopes that they will help him digest the pebbles.
(c) She holds him upside down and hopes the pebbles will fall out of his mouth.
(d) She tells him it is fine to eat pebbles because eating just a few will help him digest his food.

3. 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.

4. The night before the migration of the geese, what old routine do Roz and Brightbill return to?
(a) Brightbill wakes up every hour and asks Roz for a drink of water and a snack.
(b) Roz keeps watch outside while Brightbill stays in by the fire.
(c) Brightbill sleeps outside while Roz stays in by the fire.
(d) Brightbill crawls into Roz's arms and she rocks him to sleep.

5. What reason does Roz give for telling the animals to be careful around fire?
(a) She says that smoke from a fire can cause coughing.
(b) She says that fire can destroy a shelter in a moment's time.
(c) She says that fire can turn deadly in a moment's time.
(d) She says that fire can cause overheating.

6. When autumn arrives and the animals begin to prepare for winter, the scaly animals look for new home and the feather animals grow more feathers. What do the furry animals do?
(a) They grow more fur.
(b) They rush to build warmer homes.
(c) They gather food for storing.
(d) They swim in the cold water once a day to begin acclimating to the coming cold temperatures.

7. Who is the first freezing animal who comes to join Roz in her newly repaired lodge?
(a) Digdown.
(b) Chitchat.
(c) Swooper.
(d) Tawny.

8. What pseudo-emotion does Roz feel about the friendship between Brightbill and Chitchat?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Annoyance.
(c) Jealousy.
(d) Protectiveness.

9. What method does Roz use in order to determine if the pond is safe to cross?
(a) She asks Broadfoot the moose to check if the ice is solid.
(b) She throws a torch onto the ice.
(c) She throws a heavy rock onto the ice and watches it bounce.
(d) She chops a tree down and watches it bounce off the ice as it falls.

10. What does Roz do while her guests are asleep in the Nest each night?
(a) She shuts herself down.
(b) She prepares creature comforts for Brightbill's return.
(c) She tends the fire.
(d) She gathers food outside.

11. What causes a panic in the pond while the goslings are swimming?
(a) A school of piranha approach the group of goslings.
(b) Rockfish the pike starts to attack the goslings.
(c) Brightbill tells the other goslings he is going to beat them up.
(d) A thunder and lightning storm suddenly approaches.

12. What does Brightbill do when Roz forbids him to see the robot graveyard?
(a) He flies there anyway.
(b) He cries.
(c) He throws a temper tantrum, beating his wings furiously.
(d) He refuses to speak to Roz for several days.

13. What method does Brightbill use to become a truly excellent flier?
(a) He watches how hawks and owls and sparrows and vultures move through the air.
(b) He practices every minute of every day and sometimes even at night.
(c) He puts to use Roz's analysis of flight techniques.
(d) He moves through a series of air exercises each day.

14. What sound always makes Brightbill fall fast asleep?
(a) The sound of chirping magpies.
(b) The sound of thunder.
(c) The sound of rain.
(d) The sound of ocean waves.

15. How old is Crag the turtle?
(a) 53 years old.
(b) 74 years old.
(c) 82 years old.
(d) 93 years old.

Short Answer Questions

1. When asked about her purpose, what is Roz's immediate reply?

2. What does the deer family get in return for Tawny's help in constructing the garden?

3. What does Roz decide to do when she realizes that the Nest is at its capacity?

4. What does Roz say when Brightbill asks her if she too has instincts?

5. What is NOT part of Roz's and Brightbill's nightly routine?

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