Comprehension Quiz for A Bird in the Bush

1. The author of this passage is ______________

a. Samuel Selvon

b. Cyril Cain

2. Laglee can be used to catch ___________.

a. lizards

b. birds

3. In the passage what was allowed to “bleed”?

a. a breadfruit tree

b. the bird

4. The __________ was used to scar the tree.

a. knife

b. cutlass

5. In order to use laglee properly, you have to get ________.

a. rice

b. dough

6. The laglee must be boiled before using.

a. True

b. False

7. How many characters are found in this passage?

a. two

b. three

8. Write a description for Laglee. (2 Marks) ___________________________________________

(Laglee is a thick brownish stuff/sap)

9. Laglee should be chewed to make it ___________.

a. soft

b. stickier

10. Write a brief summary of what you think happens next. (5 marks)