The question asks about the father seagull's activity while the young seagull's siblings were resting, based on the story "His First Flight" by Liam O'Flaherty. To answer this, we need to recall the specific details of the father's actions described in the text.
B) preening his feathers.
The story explicitly mentions that the father seagull was preening his feathers, indicating a moment of self-grooming and relaxation while the siblings were resting.
The question asks why the young seagull felt desperate while watching its mother eat fish. This refers to a common literary theme where a young creature is unable to perform a natural action due to fear or inexperience, leading to feelings of helplessness and longing when observing others.
Correct Option: A) frustrated by his inability to fly
The young seagull's desperation stemmed from its intense hunger and its inability to overcome its fear of flying, which prevented it from catching its own food. Watching its mother eat fish would highlight its own helpless situation and the barrier (inability to fly) that kept it from satisfying its hunger.
The question asks about the immediate reaction of the young seagull when it first started falling from the ledge. This is a comprehension-based question, requiring knowledge of the story "His First Flight" by Liam O'Flaherty.
Correct Option: A) screamed in terror. This option accurately reflects the young seagull's immediate and instinctive reaction of fear as described in the story when it began to fall.
The question asks about the young seagull's realization once it started flying. This refers to a common literary theme where a character overcomes initial fear and discovers a new capability. We need to identify the option that best describes this discovery based on typical narrative arcs.
Correct Option: A) Flying was not as difficult as he had feared.
This option directly reflects the seagull's experience. Its initial fear was immense, but once it took the leap, it found flying to be natural and not nearly as hard as it had anticipated. This is a central theme in stories about overcoming fear and self-doubt.
The question asks about the family's reaction to the seagull's first successful flight. To answer this, we need to recall the details of the story, specifically the immediate aftermath of the young seagull's initial flight.
Correct Option: B) gave him food and celebrated his success.
This option accurately describes the family's reaction. They were overjoyed by his success, celebrated with him, and provided him with food, which was a significant motivation for his flight.
The question asks about the young seagull's realization immediately after landing on the water. This refers to a specific moment in the story "His First Flight" by Liam O'Flaherty. We need to recall the events that transpired when the young seagull finally made his first flight and landed on the sea.
A) He could float and wouldn’t sink into the sea. This is correct. The story explicitly states that when his belly touched the water, he realized he was floating and not sinking. This was his crucial realization and the turning point in his fear of the sea.