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The Trumpet of the Swan Review Chapter 1-7
The Trumpet of the Swan Review Chapter 1-7
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Reading comprehension, character traits, figurative language
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Pick a synonym for
boggy.
swampy
dry
sticky
flat
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What is the definition for
loafing (verb)?
All of the above
wasting one's time away
to lounge or loll
aimlessly wandering
3
What character trait best describes Louis?
Lazy
Rude
Problem solver
Over confident
4
What is the definition for
rearing (verb)?
to make one's self look attractive
to idle one's time away
to bring up and care for young
a male swan
5
Who is the author of The Trumpet of the Swan?
E.B. Black
E.W. White
E.B. White
W.E. Black
6
Where does the novel take place?
California
Both Canada and Montana
Montana
Western Canada
7
Pick a synonym for a
warden.
a parent
an officer
a gardener
a younger sibling
8
What genre is the novel, The Trumpet of the Swan?
Non-fiction
Fiction
9
A smell of earth waking after its long sleep! Is an example of what figurative language?
personification
idiom
metaphor
simile
10
What character trait best describes the cob?
Elegant
Dramatic
Over confident
All of the above
11
What is a text to text connection?
Connecting a novel to my own life
Connecting a novel to the world
Connecting a novel to another book
Connecting a novel to my neighborhood
12
What character trait best describes Sam Beaver?
Adventurous
Friendly
Dumb
Patient
13
The mist rises slowly like steam from a kettle! Is an example of what figurative language?
allusion
alliteration
simile
metaphor
14
Select one reason that proves Sam is responsible?
He checks his compass to make sure he is going in the right direction
He checks his map to make sure he is going in the right direction
He takes care of nature
He takes care of his siblings
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What is the definition for
sustained (verb)?
many interruptions
to go for a short amount of time
continuing for a long time without interruptions
to fly
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Pick a synonym for
dignity.
All of the above
Nobility
Self-respect
Majesty
17
How is Sam Beaver described in the novel?
An eleven year old boy with dark hair and brown eyes.
An eleven year old boy with blonde hair and dark eyes.
An eleven year old boy with dark hair and blue eyes.
An eleven year old boy with blonde hair and blue eyes.
18
Kiss that brain! You are prepared and going to do AMAZING tomorrow on your Ch 1-7 test. What will you score?
One hundred percent!
99+1
100%
A+
19
The cob and the wife make a discovery about their son, Louis. What do they realize?
Louis can't make a sound
Louis can't swim
Louis is a chatterbox
Louis can't fly
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He found his father frying fish for lunch! Is an example of what figurative language?
allusion
alliteration
simile
onomatopoeia
21
What is the definition for
rasping
(adj)?
Too wet and muddy to be easily walked on
a sudden sharp pain or painful emotion
A young swan
harsh-sounding
22
What is an inference?
A bothersome sibling
A text to world connection
A terrible guess
An educated guess based on schema and text evidence
23
How does Sam "save the day" at the pond?
He throws a stick at the fox
He careful moves the eggs from the nest
He chases away the fox
He shares his field glasses
24
The female Trumpeter has one essential job before she hatches her eggs.
To find the perfect nesting spot
To learn how to read and write
To fly to Montana
To find the perfect pond
25
His heart thumped from excitement. Is an example of what figurative language?
Personification
Hyperbole
Onomatopeia
Metaphor
26
Winter seemed to last forever! Is an example of what figurative language?
hyperbole
idiom
visualization
alliteration
27
What character trait best describes the wife?
Mean
Nurturing
Bossy
Talented
28
The spot seemed made to order! Is an example of what figurative language?
alliteration
idiom
hyperbole
personification
29
Why do the Trumpeter Swans need to head to Red Rock Lakes in Montana?
because they are bored of Canada
because it is finally spring
because winter is coming
because they are being chased by poachers
30
In chapter 7, how does Sam recognize Louis?
Louis says hello
Louis sings a swan song
Louis tugs on his shoelace
Louis brings Sam his journal
31
Pick a synonym for a
vigilant.
(Remember my vigilant guard in Africa?)
lazy
frenzy
attentive
not observant
32
How many cygnets do the cob and his wife have?
2
11
just Louis
5
33
What is the definition for
principal (adj)?
the leader of a school
first in order or importance
34
I did not travel this immense distance into the heart of Canada! Is an example of what figurative language?
alliteration
onomatopeia
idiom
simile
35
Pick a synonym for
teetered.
swam
wobbled
skipped
jumped
