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Mary Hunter Austin (1868–1934) was an American writer. Her
writings refl ect her love for nature and passion for native American
culture. One of her most famous works is The Land of Little Rain.

Comprehension

A. Tick () the correct op ons.

1. As an owl the poet would live

a. on a wall in a house.

b. in a hole in a hollow tree.

c. in the field.

2. As an owl the poet would take dinner

a. in the hole of a tree. b. in chipmunk town. c. on top of a tree.

3. As an owl the poet would gobble down the

a. woodpecker. b. chipmunks. c. field mice.

4. As a woodpecker the poet would never

a. look at a book. b. peck at the wood. c. scold like a pirate.

5. Where would the poet as a woodpecker like to live?

a. in chipmunk town b. on top of a tall old tree c. in the sea

6. As ___________________ the poet would scold like a pirate.

a. an owl b. a woodpecker c. a chipmunk

B. Answer the following ques ons briefl y.

1. What does the poet wish to be if she did not have to be herself?

2. Describe the owl that the poet wants to be.

3. What does the poet wish to do as an owl?

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