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What kind of bird is the main character?
A young seagull.
What is the young seagull afraid to do?
The seagull is afraid to fly.
Where is the young seagull left by his family?
On a ledge.
Who tries to tempt the seagull with food?
His mother.
What food does the mother use to tempt him?
A piece of fish.
Why did the young seagull not fly with his brothers and sister?
He was scared his wings wouldn’t support him.
What did the seagull’s parents do to make him fly?
They stopped feeding him and left him alone.
How long had the seagull gone without food?
About a day.
What finally made the seagull jump off the ledge?
Hunger and the sight of the fish in his mother’s beak.
What was the young seagull’s first reaction when he started falling?
He was terrified.
What happened when the seagull started flapping his wings?
He started flying.
How did the seagull’s family react to his first flight?
They cheered and joined him in the air.
Where did the seagull land after flying?
On the sea.
What did he feel when he finally flew?
Joy and confidence.
What lesson does the story try to teach?
You must face your fears to grow or succeed.
What does the sea symbolize in the story?
A challenge or the unknown.
What does the ledge symbolize?
Safety or a comfort zone.
How does the seagull's flight relate to human life?
It represents taking risks and overcoming fear.
Why did the seagull scream during his flight?
Out of joy and excitement.
How is the title “His First Flight” meaningful?
It marks a turning point where fear is replaced with growth.
What role does the mother play in the story’s turning point?
She tricks him into flying by luring him with food.
How does the author build tension before the flight?
By showing the seagull’s hunger and fear growing.
Which emotion dominates the seagull at the start? And at the end?
Fear at the start; confidence at the end.
Why is the seagull’s hunger important to the story?
It forces him to take action despite fear.
What does the story suggest about learning important life skills?
They often come through struggle and self-effort.