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What shocked the narrator and their classmates about birds?
What shocked the narrator and their classmates about birds?
- The way birds communicate with each other
- The variety of bird species they learned about
- The different types of nests birds build
- The method some birds used to teach their babies to fly (correct)
How did the narrator's classmates' parents treat them?
How did the narrator's classmates' parents treat them?
- They rarely paid attention to their children
- They didn't care about their children's desires
- They bought them everything they wanted (correct)
- They were strict and controlling
What did the narrator wish for?
What did the narrator wish for?
- More material possessions
- To have a different family
- To be like their classmates
- Someone who cared for them (correct)
How did the narrator feel about their own life compared to their classmates' lives?
How did the narrator feel about their own life compared to their classmates' lives?
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What did the narrator learn about birds when they were 9 years old?
What did the narrator learn about birds when they were 9 years old?
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Study Notes
The Narrator's Observations
- The narrator was shocked, along with their classmates, to discover that birds, which were thought to be "innocent and beautiful", could be cruel and violent.
- The narrator's classmates' parents were wealthy and treated them with luxurious goods and trips, making them feel superior.
The Narrator's Thoughts
- The narrator wished to have a life like their classmates, with material comforts and a sense of superiority.
- The narrator felt inferior and unhappy about their own life when compared to their classmates', feeling like they were lacking.
The Narrator's Learning Experience
- At the age of 9, the narrator learned that birds were capable of cruelty and violence, challenging their previous perception of birds as innocent and beautiful creatures.
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