Turkeys by Bailey White Core 1

What event starts the story’s main action? Options: Bailey goes outside to watch the turkeys., The turkeys begin to fly for the first time., Bailey finds turkey eggs on the ground and helps them hatch., The Ornithologists cause a wild turkey to abandon her nest.

What cultural/historical factors influenced the author of "Turkeys?"

What do ornithologists study?

What first brings the ornithologists to Bailey White's home?

Why did the ornithologists put turkey eggs into Bailey White's bed?

How does young Bailey White react when she wakes to find turkey babies in her bed?

Based on Bailey’s reaction to the chicks and her statement, “The ornithologists have been here” in paragraph 15, what can you infer about her feelings, knowledge, and character?

Which claim from the passage is best supported by strong and relevant evidence? Options: Bailey did not care about the turkeys and ignored them., The Ornithologist wanted to harm the turkeys by taking the eggs., The turkeys stayed at Bailey's house and never left., Bailey cared for the turkeys and helped them grow until the could fly.

Which set of words best describes Bailey White's attitude toward the birds in "Turkeys?"

Which of the following best describes the tone of the story? Options: serious and frightening, humorous and affectionate, sad and reflective, angry and critical