When Crowbar Came

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Comprehension test for "When Crowbar Came. "

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1.

The author said that Crowbar was going to be "deeply imprinted" on the family. What does this mean?
- A.
  
  The crow would be fixed in their minds and memories.
- B.
  
  The crow would be greatly affected by the family.
- C.
  
  The family would be able to teach the crow tricks.
- D.
  
  The family would never want the crow to leave.
2.

Crowbar slept in a n apple tree because he
- A.
  
  Did not want tot dirty the house.
- B.
  
  Wanted to pelase the author.
- C.
  
  Preferred the outdoors.
- D.
  
  Was not completely tame.
3.

When the author worked, Crowbar would act like he wanted to be petted and picked up; then he would fly off with a paper clip. This showed that he was
- A.
  
  Sly.
- B.
  
  Lonely.
- C.
  
  Playful.
- D.
  
  Affectionate.
4.

When the author told the story of Crowbar and the students' coins, she compared the bird to
- A.
  
  A teaser.
- B.
  
  A thief.
- C.
  
  A spy.
- D.
  
  A banker.
5.

What did Mrs. Tee Van think about crows?
- A.
  
  They could easily frighten people.
- B.
  
  They made a lot of effort to stay clean and shiny.
- C.
  
  They lived to play with children's toys.
- D.
  
  They were much smarter than humans thought they were.
6.

At the end, what did the author think about Crowbar's leaving?
- A.
  
  She thought Crowbar would come back later.
- B.
  
  She had expected it to happen.
- C.
  
  She thought it was the right thing to have happened.
- D.
  
  She was confused by it.
7.

Which of the following was an opinion expressed about crows in the selection?
- A.
  
  Crows rest often.
- B.
  
  Crows can learn to talk.
- C.
  
  Crows are eerie.
- D.
  
  Crows communicated with each other.
8.

Which of the following is a conclusion readers can draw from the selection?
- A.
  
  A crow's insticts are stronger than its desire to live with humans.
- B.
  
  Crows will do anything to make a pet crow join their migration.
- C.
  
  With time, crows can understand human lanaguage.
- D.
  
  A crow understands that coins are valuable.
9.

What was the least likely reason the author might have had for writing the selection.
- A.
  
  To entertain.
- B.
  
  To persuade.
- C.
  
  To inform.
- D.
  
  To explain crows' behavior.
10.

What did Twig and Craig feed Crowbar in order to make him stay?
- A.
  
  Marshmallows
- B.
  
  Hamburger meat.
- C.
  
  Worms.
- D.
  
  Scrambled eggs.