Story: Baby Sea Eagles and Making Friends

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What is the main reason Sammy agrees to be friends with Tim?

He is interested in watching the sea eagles.

He genuinely wants to be friends with Tim.

His mother insisted on it. (correct)

He likes the idea of having a friend in Tim.

Why does Tim's mother ask him to wear a hat to the beach?

To protect him from sunburn. (correct)

To make him look fashionable.

To hide his long black hair.

To match his T-shirt.

What does Sammy notice about Tim's appearance when they first meet?

Tim has never been to the beach before.

Tim is very talkative.

Tim prefers old clothes.

Tim has black hair and pale skin. (correct)

Why does Sammy mention that his T-shirt has holes in it?

To explain why he needs new clothes. Signup and view all the answers

How does Tim react when his mother instructs him to wear a hat?

He refuses to wear the hat. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Sammy initially feel hesitant about being friends with Tim?

He does not want his mother deciding his friends. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for Constable Carter's visit?

To check on the boys after hearing shouting Signup and view all the answers

Why were the men in the story trying to get away?

They were afraid of losing the sea eagles they had smuggled Signup and view all the answers

How did Tim and the narrator help Constable Carter?

By assisting in putting the sea eagles back in the nest Signup and view all the answers

Why did the narrator mention 'What will Mum say?'

To express worry about facing consequences from parents Signup and view all the answers

What does the presence of knives reveal about the smugglers?

They intended to harm anyone interfering with their activities Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator's quiet response to Constable Carter imply?

The narrator was relieved that Constable Carter arrived in time Signup and view all the answers

Why are the author's parents angry?

Because the author went out at night against the rules. Signup and view all the answers

How do Tim's mother and Constable Carter react when they hear about the bird smugglers?

Tim's mother is shocked, and Constable Carter praises the boys. Signup and view all the answers

What does the author see that makes them suspect the men on the beach are smugglers?

They were looking at the sea eagles and the nest. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Tim's mother start to cry?

Because Tim disobeyed her by going out at night. Signup and view all the answers

What does Tim's silence indicate when his mother questions him?

That he is guilty of doing something wrong. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Mrs. Bailey question Tim about going out at night?

She is concerned for his safety and wants an explanation. Signup and view all the answers