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Who caught the wren and took him home?
Who caught the wren and took him home?
- A wild bird
- A friend
- The narrator (correct)
- The father
What did the father say about wild birds?
What did the father say about wild birds?
- They don't eat what we make for them (correct)
- They are ready to fly
- They are small
- They are often found under hedges
How long did it take for the wren to be able to fly around the living room?
How long did it take for the wren to be able to fly around the living room?
- Two days
- Three days (correct)
- Four days
- One day
Where did the wren fly to after being let outside?
Where did the wren fly to after being let outside?
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How did the wren leave after standing on the narrator's finger?
How did the wren leave after standing on the narrator's finger?
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Study Notes
Wren's Capture and Care
- The wren was caught and taken home by a child who found it.
- The child’s father expressed the belief that wild birds belong to nature and should not be kept in captivity.
Wren's Recovery
- It took the wren several days to regain its strength before being able to fly around the living room comfortably.
- The duration of recovery reflects the wren's need for time to recuperate from being captured.
Return to Nature
- After being released from the home, the wren immediately flew outside into the open air.
- The wren took flight to freedom, demonstrating its instinctual return to the wild.
Departure from the Narrator
- The wren left the narrator's finger by hopping away, illustrating its renewed ability to navigate and explore its environment after recovery.
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Test your knowledge of "The Wren" by Barbara McCauley with this quiz. Explore the story of a small and frantic bird and see how well you remember the details.
