10 Questions
What is the Day of Good Birds in Um-Helat?
The Day of Good Birds is a local custom in Um-Helat, characterized by fluttering and flight, where pennants and drones made of silk and featherglass are flown on this day.
Why do locals laugh about the fact that the Day of Good Birds has little to do with birds?
Locals laugh because it is a characteristic of local customs to be random and not always directly related to their names.
What materials are the monorail car feathers made of?
The monorail car feathers are made of featherglass, as real flamingos do not fly at the speed of sound.
Why is Um-Helat an ideal location for butterfly and hummingbird migration?
Um-Helat is located at the confluence of three rivers and an ocean, which is within the migratory path of butterfly and hummingbird species traveling north to south and back again.
Who participates in the Day of Good Birds?
The children of the city of Um-Helat participate in the Day of Good Birds.
What time did Aurelio Escovar open his office?
six
What did Aurelio Escovar put on the table?
a fistful of instruments
What kind of shirt was Aurelio Escovar wearing?
a collarless striped shirt
What did Aurelio Escovar do after eight?
stopped to look at the sky through the window
What did Aurelio Escovar see through the window?
two pensive buzzards
Test your knowledge of N.K. Jemisin's "Day of Good Birds" with this quiz! Discover the whimsical customs and vibrant imagery of Um-Helat as you dive into this enchanting story.
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