Aaron wanted to join the club so badly that he did what?

C. Argued, pleaded, begged, and coaxed his mother.

What did Aaron do to calm down the bird?

B. talked softly and feed it cookie crumbs

Which was NOT a reason why Aaron wanted to join the club?

D. He didn't want friends his own age.

What was Aaron doing when he noticed a bird fluttering on the ground?

D. roller skating like an aviator in the park

Which compliment did Dad give Aaron?

B. You did a better job than Dr. Belasco.

Why did Aaron want to train the bird as a carrier pigeon?

A. He wanted to train it for grandmother's birthday gift.

What did grandmother do to make Aaron feel better?

D. She show his reflection in the mirror as the best present

How was Aaron by the time he returned home from the club?

A. He was beaten, bruised, scared, and scratched.

Which event is meant to give the reader a more intense feeling?

D. Aaron jumped across the fire and took Pidge from Carl.

Which event has the least impact on the story?

C. Noreen helps him put the splint on the bird's wing.

What instructions did Carl give to Al to do?

A. Wrap the bird with rope and burn it.

How did Carl trick Aaron into bringing the bird to the club?

B. Carl said he wanted it as the club mascot?

Which event brings the most intensity to the story?

C. Aaron jumps over the fire and takes Pidge away from Carl.

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1
Who raided grandmother's family home and killed her pet?
D. Latvian Cossacks
C. Russian Cossacks
B. American Soldiers
A. Germany soldiers
2
Aaron wanted to join the club so badly that he did what?
B. Sold his roller skates for rights into the club.
A. Promised to clean his room for a month.
D. Decided not to eat super until mother responded.
C. Argued, pleaded, begged, and coaxed his mother.
3
What did Aaron do to calm down the bird?
C. sang a lullaby
A. whistled a soft tune
D. tried to act very stiff and still
B. talked softly and feed it cookie crumbs
4
What pet did grandmother lose over 50 years earlier?
A. Calf
D. Goat
C. Pony
B. Lamb
5
In which European country is Aaron's grandmother's history and heritage?
A. Ukraine
D. Bosnia
B. Poland
C. Germany
6
Which was NOT a reason why Aaron wanted to join the club?
He wanted to know the secret oath.
B. He wanted to know the secrets of the older boys.
A. He wanted to belong.
D. He didn't want friends his own age.
7
What was Aaron doing when he noticed a bird fluttering on the ground?
B. eating lunch in the park
C. playing street baseball with friends
D. roller skating like an aviator in the park
A. sitting on the fire escape
8
Which compliment did Dad give Aaron?
B. You did a better job than Dr. Belasco.
C. Pidge will be ready to fly in a week
D. Good job, Noreen.
A. You are a better nurse than your mom.
9
Why did Aaron want to train the bird as a carrier pigeon?
A. He wanted to train it for grandmother's birthday gift.
C. He wanted to see the bird carrying notes all over NYC.
D. He wanted to train it to keep his friends close.
B. He wanted the bird to carry his homework to his teacher.
10
How did Aaron take the bird to his apartment?
D. placed it carefully in his pocket
C. wrapped it in his shirt
B. in his baseball cap
A. in a basket on his bike
11
What did grandmother do to make Aaron feel better?
A. She showed him the bird on the fire escape.
B. She didn't say a mumbling word.
D. She show his reflection in the mirror as the best present
C. She reminded him of how he disobeyed his mother anyway.
12
How was Aaron by the time he returned home from the club?
B. He was happy and joyful about his experience?
C. He was laughing so hard, he couldn't stop.
A. He was beaten, bruised, scared, and scratched.
D. He was near death's door.
13
What is it called when the story breaks from the present into a past event?
D. A flashback
B. Simile or Metaphor
C. Symbolism
A. Figurative Language
14
Which event is meant to give the reader a more intense feeling?
C. The pigeon walked in a frenzied and strange manner.
D. Aaron jumped across the fire and took Pidge from Carl.
B. He took off his shirt and scooped up the bird.
A. Aaron's third time around, he skated like an aviator.
15
Who wanted to watch and assist Aaron's to help Pidge at the apartment?
D. Mom
B. Noreen
C. Aaron's best friend
A. Carl
16
Who was the antagonist in the story?
A. Pidge
C. Mom
B. Carl
D. neighborhood kids
17
Which event has the least impact on the story?
A. Aaron skates like a Class - A Roller Skater.
B. Aaron notices a disabled bird on the ground.
D. Aaron is invited to the club with the bird as the mascot.
C. Noreen helps him put the splint on the bird's wing.
18
Which character is the story developed around?
C. Grandmother
B. Carl
D. Noreen
A. Aaron
19
What instructions did Carl give to Al to do?
C. Put the bird in the secret cage.
A. Wrap the bird with rope and burn it.
D. Take the bird and run!
B. Take and toss the bird to each gang member.
20
How did Carl trick Aaron into bringing the bird to the club?
B. Carl said he wanted it as the club mascot?
C. Carl praised Aaron for making the bird well.
A. Carl told him the secret oath.
D. Carl promised to be his best friend afterward?
21
What did grandmother use to help the birds see their own faces?
D. a window
C. a glass
B. a spoon
A. a mirror
22
Which event brings the most intensity to the story?
C. Aaron jumps over the fire and takes Pidge away from Carl.
D. Grandmother uses the mirror to show Aaron the best gift.
B. Aaron argues, pleads, and coaxes mom to join the club.
A. Aaron skates in the park like an aviator.
23
Where did the first event of the story unfold?
C. Tompkins Square Park, NYC
B. Stone Mt. Park, GA
A. Central Park, NYC
D. Yellowstone Park, WY

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