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In the past, why did Harry and his friends visit Mr. Tillian after school?
To see him and try the candy and nuts.
Why have Harry and his friends stopped visiting his father?
Now that they are older, they have other interests.
Who is Rocky?
Mr. Tillian's parrot.
Why does Mr. Tillian buy Rocky?
He is lonely after Harry stopped visiting him.
How does Harry react when Rocky says, "Where's Harry? Miss him!"? Why?
He cries because he regrets not visiting his father.
What does each character in the story need to understand about each other?
What would be a better way for Harry to learn the truth about his father: From Rocky, or from Mr. Tillian himself? Why?
If we don't know what "stroll" means, what context clue can we use in the sentence, "Harry would stroll past the pet shop on his way to somewhere else"?
"on his way to somewhere else"
If we don't know what "furnace" means, what context clue can we use in the sentence, "He checked the furnace so the bird wouldn't get cold"?
"so the bird wouldn't get cold"
What is a "narrative" just another word for?
a story
Did Mr. Tillian buy Rocky before or after Harry stopped coming to the store? Why is this important?
After. This is important because it shows that Mr. Tillian bought Rocky *because* Harry stopped coming to the store.
Would you "resume" a meeting before taking a break?
No. You would resume a meeting after taking a break.
If children are playing in a "cluster," are they together?
Yes.
If "shipments" are ready for delivery, have they already arrived?
No. They haven't been shipped yet.
What part of a bird holds onto a "perch"?
Its feet.
If you have "merely" a chance of winning, are you likely to win?
No. "Merely" implies slim chances.
