Are You an Expert on White Herons?

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Who was driving home the cow?

Sylvia (correct)

Sylvia's grandmother

Sylvia's sister

Sylvia's mother

What time did Sylvia leave home?

She didn't leave home

Six o'clock

Half-past five (correct)

Eight o'clock

Why did the cow hide among the bushes?

Because it didn't like the loud bell

Because it wanted to annoy Sylvia

Because it enjoyed playing hide and seek (correct)

Because it was scared of Sylvia

Where did Sylvia live before moving to the farm?

In a crowded noisy town Signup and view all the answers

Who chose Sylvia to come and live at the farm?

Mrs Tilley Signup and view all the answers

Who does Sylvia live with in the farmhouse?

Her grandmother Signup and view all the answers

What does the young man carry over his shoulder?

A gun Signup and view all the answers

Why is Sylvia frightened when she hears the whistle?

It is a boy's whistle Signup and view all the answers

What does the young man ask Sylvia when he first sees her?

What her name is Signup and view all the answers

What does Mrs Tilley say about Sylvia's brother?

He was a great hunter Signup and view all the answers

Who does Sylvia meet in the old pine-tree?

A bird Signup and view all the answers

What does Sylvia see in the east?

The sea Signup and view all the answers

Where does the white heron land after flying past the great pine-tree?

On a branch nearby Signup and view all the answers

Why does Sylvia keep silent and not reveal the heron's secret?

Because she wants to protect the heron Signup and view all the answers

What does Sylvia lose as a result of keeping silent?

Her happiness Signup and view all the answers

Who did Sylvia go with to search for the white heron?

The young hunter Signup and view all the answers

What did the young man give Sylvia?

A pocket-knife Signup and view all the answers

What did Sylvia plan to do from the top of the great pine-tree?

See where the white heron flew Signup and view all the answers

What did Sylvia's heart do when she heard about the white heron?

It gave a wild beat Signup and view all the answers

What did the young hunter plan to do during his vacation?

Hunt for the white heron Signup and view all the answers

What did the young man give Sylvia as a gift?

A pocket-knife Signup and view all the answers

What did Sylvia hope to see from the top of the great pine-tree?

The Atlantic Ocean Signup and view all the answers

What did Sylvia and the young man do while walking through the woods?

Listened to a bird's song Signup and view all the answers

What did Sylvia lose as a result of climbing the pine-tree?

Her sense of direction Signup and view all the answers

What did Sylvia's heart do when she heard about the white heron?

Gave a wild beat Signup and view all the answers

Where did Sylvia live before moving to the farm?

In a crowded noisy town Signup and view all the answers

What time did Sylvia leave home?

Half-past five Signup and view all the answers

Who chose Sylvia to come and live at the farm?

Old Mrs Tilley Signup and view all the answers

Why did the cow hide among the bushes?

To avoid the loud bell Signup and view all the answers

Who does Sylvia live with in the farmhouse?

Old Mrs Tilley Signup and view all the answers

Who does Sylvia meet in the woods?

A tall young man with a gun Signup and view all the answers

What does Sylvia feel when she is in the woods?

Happy and peaceful Signup and view all the answers

What does the young man ask Sylvia when he first sees her?

What's your name? Signup and view all the answers

What does Mrs Tilley say about Sylvia's mother and brother?

They are both dead Signup and view all the answers

What does the young man do after he arrives at the farmhouse?

He tells his story Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes Sylvia's feelings towards the white heron?

She is fascinated by it and wants to protect it Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the dead hemlock-tree in the story?

It is the location of the white heron's nest Signup and view all the answers

Why does Sylvia choose to keep the heron's secret?

She wants to protect the heron and its nest Signup and view all the answers

What does the young man offer to Sylvia and her grandmother?

Money Signup and view all the answers

What does Sylvia lose as a result of not revealing the heron's secret?

The promise and dream of love Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

Who was driving home the cow?

What time did Sylvia leave home?

Why did the cow hide among the bushes?

Where did Sylvia live before moving to the farm?

Who chose Sylvia to come and live at the farm?

Who does Sylvia live with in the farmhouse?

What does the young man carry over his shoulder?

Why is Sylvia frightened when she hears the whistle?

What does the young man ask Sylvia when he first sees her?

What does Mrs Tilley say about Sylvia's brother?

Who does Sylvia meet in the old pine-tree?

What does Sylvia see in the east?

Where does the white heron land after flying past the great pine-tree?

Why does Sylvia keep silent and not reveal the heron's secret?

What does Sylvia lose as a result of keeping silent?

Who did Sylvia go with to search for the white heron?

What did the young man give Sylvia?

What did Sylvia plan to do from the top of the great pine-tree?

What did Sylvia's heart do when she heard about the white heron?

What did the young hunter plan to do during his vacation?

What did the young man give Sylvia as a gift?

What did Sylvia hope to see from the top of the great pine-tree?

What did Sylvia and the young man do while walking through the woods?

What did Sylvia lose as a result of climbing the pine-tree?

What did Sylvia's heart do when she heard about the white heron?

Where did Sylvia live before moving to the farm?

What time did Sylvia leave home?

Who chose Sylvia to come and live at the farm?

Why did the cow hide among the bushes?

Who does Sylvia live with in the farmhouse?

Who does Sylvia meet in the woods?

What does Sylvia feel when she is in the woods?

What does the young man ask Sylvia when he first sees her?

What does Mrs Tilley say about Sylvia's mother and brother?

What does the young man do after he arrives at the farmhouse?

Which of the following best describes Sylvia's feelings towards the white heron?

What is the significance of the dead hemlock-tree in the story?

Why does Sylvia choose to keep the heron's secret?

What does the young man offer to Sylvia and her grandmother?

What does Sylvia lose as a result of not revealing the heron's secret?

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