Winter's Tail Comprehension Questions - Rhonda Pawlik | Biblioteka

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5

Where did the dolphin get tangled up?

in a crab trap off the coast of Washington.

in a fishing net off the coast of Florida.

in a crab trap off the coast of Florida.

in a fishing net off the coast of Washington.

Obavezno

5

How did Jim Savage know that something was wrong?

He heard the dolphin squeaking for help.

One crab trap seemed to be going in the direction opposite the others.

He received a call on his radio to help an injured dolphin.

Obavezno

10

Explain how Jim Savage untangled and saved the dolphin by filling in the sentences.

Savage noticed the crab trap moving in the direction from the others, so he came closer and saw the dolphin. He used his knife to cut the line that held her and tail together. When she was free, he her at a distance and then called Florida's Fish and Wildlife Commission to her.

Drugi mogući odgovor:

followed

opposite

fish-cutting

mouth

rescue

Obavezno

10

How did Winter get her name?

Winter got her name because after the long trip in the truck to the aquarium, Winter was very . She had been out of the for more than which made her cold and the air was cold.

Drugi mogući odgovor:

water

3 hours

night

cold

Obavezno

12

How did Winter show that she is happy in her new home? (choose 3 things)

She taught herself a new way to swim.

Whenever someone came to the pool, Winter would greet them by clicking and whistling.

Winter was probably still scared from her ordeal so, although the tube did not hurt, she continued to struggle.

Winter learned to listen to the trainer's signals and was a quick learner.

Winter was so young that she would not know how to eat a fish if they offered it to her.

Obavezno

5

What was different about the way Winter swam when compared to other dolphins?

her tail stump did not move

her tail stump moved side to side

her tail stump moved up and down

her tail moved in a circular motion

Obavezno

14

Explain Panama's and Winter's friendship by filling in the sentences.

At first, the two dolphins their distance from one another. Then Winter swam out to greet . At first Panama was but Winter kept trying. Now, they are always and Panama lets follow her around like dolphins trail their .

Drugi mogući odgovor:

Winter

Panama

kept

mothers

uninterested

together

baby

Obavezno

12

What three things do Kevin and Carroll and the team of experts have to consider when creating the prosthesis?

create a tail that would function like a dolphin's tail with a side to side movement.

to make the tail fit onto Winter and not irritate her sensitive skin.

to make it so that Winter could wear it for long periods of time.

create a tail that would function like a dolphin's tail with an up and down movement.

Winter needed to react favorably to the tail.

Obavezno

5

Winter had to wear the prosthesis a few hours each day in the beginning because..

it kept her backbone healthy

she needed to practice with it

other dolphins would recognize her

the scientists were doing research

Obavezno

5

What character traits of Winter helped improve her health condition?

She got plenty of rest.

She gave up easily and didn't try too hard.

She was able to make a dolphin friend.

She was quick and enthusiastic about learning.

Obavezno

12

Which three details support the main idea that Winter is a special, inspiring dolphin?

Winter did start to swim on her own, but she did not swim like other dolphins.

Winter is special because her tail was able to heal and she was able to use her original tail.

People seem to feel a connection to her, including war veterans who have lost a limb and children with disabilities.

Winter inspired a man who makes prostheses to create a more comfortable silicone liner.

Winter inspired a young girl to start wearing her hearing aid.

Obavezno

5

Winter loves to chase her new tail and sometimes doesn't want the trainers to take it off.

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