12 Questions
The main argument in the text is about whether the chicken is a hen or a duck.
False
The character Kiko initially thinks the chicken is a hen.
False
Kiko and his brother could tell whether the peculiar chicken was a rooster or a hen.
False
The father in the story has handled fighting cocks since he was young.
True
Kiko and his brother were arguing about whether the peculiar chicken was a peacock or a turkey.
False
The mother in the story always laughs when she argues with the father.
False
The chickens were fighting in the cornfield because they were playing a game.
False
The oldest man in the village is always the wisest according to the story.
False
Kiko thought that catching the fighting chicken would make him rich in the cockpits.
True
The argument about the chicken is finally settled by taking it to the village's chief.
True
Kiko's brother suggested that they should both stay where they were when deciding to catch the chicken.
False
One of the reasons Kiko's brother thought the chicken was a hen was because it had a comb and wattles.
False
Study Notes
The Story of the Peculiar Chicken
- The story revolves around a chicken that was caught by Kiko, the narrator's brother, after it was seen fighting in a cornfield.
- The chicken's gender was disputed between the narrator and his brother, with the narrator claiming it was a hen and the brother claiming it was a rooster.
The Argument Begins
- The argument between the brothers started in the fields and continued throughout the morning, with neither side backing down.
- The brothers pointed out physical characteristics, such as spurs on the legs and the shape of the tail, to support their claims.
Family Involvement
- At lunchtime, the argument continued, with the brothers involving their parents in the discussion.
- Mother intervened, saying that the chicken was a "binabae", a rooster that looks like a hen, but Father disagreed, insisting it was a hen.
Seeking Resolution
- The argument escalated, with Mother crying and Father becoming stubborn in his stance.
- Kiko suggested seeking the opinion of the teniente del Barrio, the chief of the village, to settle the dispute.
The Chief's Verdict
- The brothers took the chicken to the chief, who was asked to give a simple yes or no answer as to whether the chicken was a rooster.
- The outcome of the chief's verdict is not revealed in the story.
Test your understanding of the short story 'My Brother's Peculiar Chicken' by Alejandro R. Roces with this quiz. Explore the plot, characters, and themes of this humorous tale about a peculiar chicken causing a family dispute.
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