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Why was Claribel a good choice as a pet for Sven?
gravity would not effect her and she didn't weigh much
she could sing beautiful
the space craft could only take birds
When did the narrator first notice Claribel was on the space station?
when the bird was whistling/singing
when he saw a flash of yellow
when Sven showed the crew
What happened when the crew revives Claribel?
she wakes up but then keels over again
she flies around the space craft
she eats breakfast with the crew
Why do the crew pass around the oxygen mask?
to keep them from become unconscious
to show the bird how it was done
to determine the amount of oxygen a birds needs
Why did the narrator have a headache when he woke up?
lack of oxygen in the space station
the crew was getting ill
he had a bad night of sleeping
What does distressed mean?
hearing bad news
planning a fun trip
time for meeting
What does pathetically mean?
to feel pity
to be lost
to gain confidence
What does lamented mean?
said in a way that shows sorrow
said in a happy way
said in a stern and demanding way
Why did early space goes have to be wiry little fellows?
space and supplies on a space station were limited
small people could fit anywhere
large people could not adjust to gravity
What is meant by a half a million dollars of electronics let the crew down?
electronic system can fail
you should never trust your life to electronics
only scientist can run electronics
Why did they compare Claribel to a hummingbird?
she could hover in midair
she is shinny and bright
she moves her wings in a certain direction
How did the crew feel about Claribel?
they cared for her like a pet
they were angry that Sven brought her on board
she annoyed them by waking them up
One theme of the story is?
animals make better friends than grown-ups
the smaller person can surprise you
in challenging times hard work is your only friend
When the air purifier had frozen up, and the alarms didn't sound, how is this a theme in the story?
technology is not always dependable
an unexpected error
bad air is a concern
Another theme is the story is?
old ways can be the simplest and most valuable solution
teamwork is the best solution to a problem
technology is the best way to solve any problem
What is the definition of ABSENCE?
a lack of; missing something
easy to see
advancement
showing disgust and disrespect
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