Comprehension
Why is Claribel a "sensible" choice of pet for Sven? Give two reasons from the text.
-she weighs very little
-lack of gravity does not affect her
-she doesn't eat much
What is the meaning of the word "distressed"?
to feel anxious or sorry
Think about the setting of the story. What is most likely the reason that "early spacers" were "wiry little fellow[s]"?
larger people have more trouble adjusting to zero gravity
What is the theme of a story?
The lesson or message about life
What is the meaning of the Greek root -path-?
feeling
When does the narrator first realize that Claribel is aboard the space station?
When he hears her singing
What is the meaning of the word "apologetically"?
to be sorry
When the narrator says, "Half a million dollars worth of chemical and electronic engineering had let us down completely," what does he most likely mean?
although their technology was expensive, it still failed
True or False: The setting of the story is important to it's theme.
true
What does the word "antipathy" mean?
to strongly dislike something
What happens after the crew revives Claribel?
she passes out again
What is the meaning of the word "pathetically"?
to make you feel pity for someone/something
Why is Claribel said to be like a hummigbird?
she can hover in midair
How does the title "Feathered Friend" hint at one theme of the story?
her presence on the ship is important to the crew
Which of the following is a compound word is open form?
a. rowboats
b. midnight
c. life jackets
c. life jackets
Why do the crew members pass around an oxygen bottle?
to keep themselves from passing out
What is the meaning of the word "mournfully"?
to express strong feelings of sadness
How do the crew members feels about Claribel?
they care about her
How does this excerpt from "Feathered Friend" connect most clearly to one of the themes of the story?
"It was one of those accidents that couldn't possibly happen; we'd had one of our rare eclipses by Earth's shadow that night: Part of the air purifier had frozen up, and the single alarm in the circuit had failed to go off.
technology is not always dependable
Which part of speech is the compound word in the following sentence?
"When the paper company downsized, Mr. Porter lost his accounting job.
verb
When the narrator awakens the morning that Claribel passes out, he has a headache. What is most likely the reason he has a headache?
lack of oxygen
What is the meaning of the word "lamented"?
to express feelings of regret
Why is Sven's appearance surprising?
His name suggests that he would be much bigger
Which of the following best expresses one of the themes of the story?
a. Humans are meant to explore and discover new worlds.
b. Sometimes the oldest, simplest solution is the most valuable.
c. One should always choose teamwork over personal ambition.
b. Sometimes the oldest, simplest solution is the most valuable.
Which of these sentences uses a compound word as an adjective?
a. The story featured the adventures of a chemical engineer.
b. Early on, the author foreshadowed some key events.
c. It was a lighthearted story with an interesting moral.