1. The Predator 86

2. It is not polite to reply curtly to a question. 86

3. Brian tied the leather jesses around the bird’s leg. 86

4. The mean dog bared his teeth menacingly. 86

5. Read the story title. Why is the eagle kept on a leash? Read the story title. Why is the eagle kept on a leash? pp. 279-83 86

6. Why do you think the Culpeppers respond in an unfriendly way toward their new neighbors? 86

7. Why is Mr. Thompson so sure that Rama did not kill the lamb? 86

8. What are the first clues the author gives to let you know there is a problem? 86

9. Do you think that Brent responds correctly? 86

10. Will Rama finally be able to fly free? Will the situation with the Culpeppers be resolved? 86

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12. The mother robin watched her young fledgling as it tried to fly. 87

13. Jessilyn captured the bird in a bow net. 87

14. Roberto used a shiny lure to catch the bigmouth bass. 87

15. It took two men to handle the unwieldy mattress. 87

16. Read the chapter title. Who are the members of the team, and what is the plan? Read the chapter title. Who are the members of the team, and what is the plan? pp. 284-87 87

17. Is this a wise plan for the two boys? Why or why not? 87

18. What do Brent and Jasper plan to do? 87

19. How do you know that Jasper is uneasy about this plan? 87

20. Why do you think Rama breaks loose from her perch? 87

21. Will Rama be able to defeat such a large wild eagle? 87

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23. The taller basketball team had an advantage over the other team. 88

24. Which eagle will win the battle? Which eagle will win the battle? pp. 288-92 88

25. Why don’t the Thompsons do anything to help Rama? 88

26. Why do the eagles attack each other? 88

27. How has the relationship between the two families changed by the end of the story? 88

28. How has Mr. Culpepper changed during this story? 88

29. Write a fourth chapter for “Eagle on a Leash.” Read the last page of the third chapter, noting especially the change in Mr. Culpepper’s attitude. The new chapter should reflect the changes in the story characters. 88