"His First Flight – A Competency-Based Critical Thinking Challenge"

 



His First Flight Conversation between Mother and Young Seagull after the Successful First Flight 


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"His First Flight – A Competency-Based Critical Thinking Challenge" 👇

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1. Conceptual Understanding: What is the central theme of "His First Flight"?

  • A) Environmental challenges faced by seagulls
  • B) Family dynamics in seagull communities
  • C) Survival skills of young seagulls
  • D) Courage and overcoming fear

2. Critical Thinking: Why was the young seagull initially afraid to fly?

  • A) He lacked proper guidance from his parents
  • B) He was intimidated by the vastness of the sea below
  • C) He didn't have strong wings like his siblings
  • D) He preferred to stay close to his nest

3. Problem Solving: How did the young seagull finally overcome his fear of flying?

  • A) He received encouragement from his siblings
  • B) He was pushed off the ledge by his mother
  • C) He gradually gained confidence and took the plunge
  • D) He waited until he was hungry enough to fly

4. High-Order Thinking: What role did hunger play in the young seagull's decision to fly?

  • A) It motivated him to seek independence
  • B) It pushed him to confront his fears
  • C) It hindered his ability to fly effectively
  • D) It made him rely more on his parents

5. Ethical Thinking: How did the parents' behavior towards the young seagull change throughout the story?

  • A) They became more supportive as he showed progress
  • B) They abandoned him when he refused to fly
  • C) They mocked him for being afraid
  • D) They rewarded him with food regardless of his actions

6. Reasoning: Why did the young seagull's parents withhold food from him initially?

  • A) To teach him the importance of independence
  • B) To force him to fly and join the family
  • C) To punish him for his cowardice
  • D) To conserve food for themselves

7. Contextual Understanding: What role does the setting (cliffs and sea) play in the story's narrative?

  • A) It symbolizes the harsh realities of seagull life
  • B) It represents the seagull's natural habitat
  • C) It highlights the dangers young seagulls face
  • D) It contrasts with the safety of the nest

8. Literary Analysis: How does the author use imagery to depict the young seagull's flight experience?

  • A) By describing the sounds of the wind and waves
  • B) By contrasting the seagull's fear with his eventual joy
  • C) By emphasizing the physical sensations of flight
  • D) By comparing the seagull's flight to other natural phenomena

9. Character Analysis: How does the young seagull's character evolve throughout the story?

  • A) From fearful and hesitant to confident and independent
  • B) From arrogant and stubborn to humble and obedient
  • C) From curious and adventurous to cautious and reserved
  • D) From dependent and needy to self-sufficient and resilient

10. Symbolism: What does the sea symbolize in "His First Flight"?

  • A) Freedom and opportunity
  • B) Danger and uncertainty
  • C) Family unity and support
  • D) Natural beauty and vastness

11. Critical Thinking: What can be inferred about the young seagull’s siblings from the passage?

  • A) They never experienced fear like him
  • B) They were less intelligent but braver
  • C) They had already mastered flying despite being younger
  • D) They were favored by the parents

12. Ethical Thinking: Was it ethical for the parents to let the young seagull starve until he flew?

  • A) Yes, because it was the only way to ensure survival
  • B) No, because it was cruel and irresponsible
  • C) Yes, because they believed he didn’t deserve food
  • D) No, because they gave food only to the others

13. Conceptual Understanding: What does the mother’s act of flying near him with food symbolize?

  • A) Her indifference
  • B) Her manipulation
  • C) Her encouragement through challenge
  • D) Her favoritism

14. Reasoning: Why did the young seagull think his wings would not support him?

  • A) He had never flapped them before
  • B) He saw others fall
  • C) He lacked confidence and was mentally unprepared
  • D) His wings were shorter than his siblings’

15. High-Order Thinking: What emotion dominates the young seagull during his initial dive?

  • A) Joy
  • B) Anger
  • C) Terror
  • D) Pride

16. Problem Solving: What was the turning point that led to the seagull’s first flight?

  • A) His siblings cheering him
  • B) Hunger and the baiting of food
  • C) Being physically pushed off the ledge
  • D) A sudden burst of courage

17. Literary Analysis: Which literary device is most evident when describing the wind rushing against the seagull’s body?

  • A) Simile
  • B) Onomatopoeia
  • C) Personification
  • D) Sensory imagery

18. Ethical Thinking: How does the family’s reaction after the flight reflect their values?

  • A) They care only about flying skills
  • B) They use mockery as a reward
  • C) They believe in celebrating effort and courage
  • D) They reject the youngest until he proves himself

19. Symbolic Thinking: What does “green sea” symbolize when the young seagull lands on it?

  • A) Struggle and failure
  • B) A return to safety
  • C) The end of his journey
  • D) Acceptance and new beginning

20. Character Interpretation: Why did the young seagull scream with fright when he touched the sea?

  • A) He thought he would drown
  • B) He had never felt water before
  • C) His wings stopped working
  • D) His family had disappeared

21. Critical Thinking: Why does the young seagull feel “maddened by hunger”?

  • A) Because he cannot reach the fish his mother holds
  • B) Because he hasn’t eaten for hours and is ignored
  • C) Because his siblings are teasing him
  • D) Because the sun is too hot

22. Inference: What does the mother's action of stopping mid-air with food just out of reach suggest?

  • A) She changed her mind about feeding him
  • B) She was showing affection
  • C) She was testing his readiness and willpower
  • D) She wanted to tease him

23. Conceptual Understanding: What lesson does the young seagull learn after his first flight?

  • A) Flying is not necessary to survive
  • B) Overcoming fear leads to self-discovery
  • C) Family always supports without judgment
  • D) Food is more important than courage

24. Problem Solving: What action helped him realize he could actually fly?

  • A) His siblings’ encouragement
  • B) His father’s commands
  • C) The feeling of wind under his wings
  • D) The taste of the fish

25. High-Order Thinking: Why is the young seagull’s success celebrated so enthusiastically by his family?

  • A) They knew he was the most talented
  • B) He finally obeyed them
  • C) He overcame his greatest fear
  • D) They wanted him to catch food for them

26. Ethical Thinking: What is the moral message conveyed through the parents' tough love?

  • A) Success comes only through affection
  • B) True love often requires difficult decisions
  • C) Children must be punished to learn
  • D) Encouragement alone is enough

27. Literary Understanding: The author uses the description of the sea and air during the flight to:

  • A) Create tension in the narrative
  • B) Emphasize the danger of flying
  • C) Highlight the beauty of freedom
  • D) Show the technicality of flying

28. Reasoning: Why was the young seagull surprised when he didn’t fall straight into the sea?

  • A) He thought the sea would bounce him up
  • B) He had never tried flying before
  • C) He assumed his wings were too weak
  • D) He was distracted by the fish

29. Emotional Intelligence: How did the young seagull express joy after learning to fly?

  • A) He screamed excitedly and soared
  • B) He quickly returned to the ledge
  • C) He flapped wildly and called for food
  • D) He stayed silent and watched his siblings

30. Higher-Order Reasoning: Which of the following best captures the transformation in the young seagull?

  • A) From brave to cautious
  • B) From dependent to self-reliant
  • C) From proud to humble
  • D) From calm to fearful

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