Which of the following statements about the young seagull is NOT true?
He was living on a ledge
He was afraid of making his first flight
He disliked eating fish
none
Somehow he attempted to ---------- his wings.
shake
flap
preening
none of these
He leaned out eagerly, ---------------- the rock with his feet.
tapping
bumping
striking
hitting
He felt the heat because he had not eaten since the previous -----------
nightfall
day
noon
week
The young seagull was alone on his -------
leg
hole
ledge
roof
The young seagull felt a bit --------------
dozing
headache
angry
dizzy
The young seagull could not make his first flight because
He was afraid
He was too small
He was crippled
None
He failed to muster up -------- to take that plunge.
courage
afraid
ready
desperate
The sight of the food ---------- him.
frightened
maddened
flared
pleased
His father was ---------- his feathers on his back.
scratching
rubbing
turning
