20 Questions
Who does the man in the yellow suit say he is looking for?
Winnie's father
What does Winnie's grandmother hear that surprises her?
A faint wisp of music
What does Winnie think the music sounds like?
A music box
Why does Winnie decide not to run away?
She has nowhere else to go
Who does Winnie wish she had to keep her company?
A pet
What does Winnie want to do to make a difference in the world?
Do something interesting
Why does Winnie want to run away?
To be by herself
What does the stranger ask Winnie about?
Her family
According to the text, what was the only living thing in sight when Winnie Foster sat on the grass?
The toad
What did Winnie Foster do when she noticed the toad?
She threw a pebble at it
Why did the toad continue to squat and grimace without reacting to Winnie's actions?
It was asleep
Who told Winnie to come inside the cottage?
Her mother
Who did Winnie see drinking from the spurt of water?
Jesse Tuck
What did Jesse warn Winnie about drinking the water?
It was dirty
What did Jesse do when he heard someone approaching?
He stood on the pile of pebbles
Who appeared with Jesse's mother when they heard the crashing sound?
Jesse's brother
Which of the following best describes Winnie's initial feelings about going into the wood?
Fear and apprehension
What does Winnie notice about the light in the wood?
It is bright and vibrant
What does Winnie discover in the wood that surprises her?
Unfamiliar flowers and vines
What does Winnie see in the clearing that captivates her attention?
A boy sitting against a tree
Study Notes
Characters and Encounters
- The man in the yellow suit is looking for a little girl.
- Winnie meets a stranger who asks her about her family.
Winnie's Thoughts and Feelings
- Winnie thinks the music sounds like a mixture of sadness and joy.
- Winnie decides not to run away because she wants to explore the wood.
- Winnie wishes she had a dog to keep her company.
- Winnie wants to make a difference in the world by helping the wood and its creatures.
Events in the Wood
- When Winnie sat on the grass, the only living thing in sight was a toad.
- Winnie noticed the toad and tried to touch it, but it didn't react.
- The toad continued to squat and grimace without reacting to Winnie's actions because it was enchanted.
- Winnie's grandmother called her to come inside the cottage.
- Winnie saw Jesse drinking from the spurt of water.
- Jesse warned Winnie about drinking the water, saying it was not safe.
- When Jesse heard someone approaching, he hid behind the bushes.
Jesse and His Family
- Jesse appears with his mother when they hear the crashing sound.
Winnie's Experiences in the Wood
- Initially, Winnie was hesitant and scared about going into the wood.
- Winnie notices that the light in the wood is different, with shadows that seem to move.
- Winnie discovers a hidden clearing in the wood that surprises her.
- In the clearing, Winnie sees something that captivates her attention.
Test your comprehension skills with this quiz based on a conversation between a man and Winnie. Discover who the man is looking for and see if you can answer questions about the dialogue. Challenge yourself and see how well you remember the details of the conversation!
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