Willodeen by Katherine Applegate Multiple Choice Questions

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What does the little creature do when she first appears on the carousel?

Blinks and makes a squeaky growl (correct)

Runs around the carousel in excitement

Falls asleep on the saddle of the unicorn

Climbs onto a different animal figure

What does the little creature suspect might save her life?

Bravery

Finding a human to help her

Running away

Patience (correct)

Who is responsible for creating the little creature?

A group of villagers from Perchance

A girl with sharp eyes and a stubborn soul

A boy with nimble fingers and a tender heart (correct)

No one knows, it's a mystery

What is the nature of the magic described in the text?

Gentle and plentiful Signup and view all the answers

What did Birdie and Mae teach the protagonist?

To read and gave them a book about dragons Signup and view all the answers

What was the protagonist's pet hummingbear named?

Duuzuu Signup and view all the answers

What attracted the hummingbears to the protagonist's village?

Blue willow trees where they nest Signup and view all the answers

What were the hummingbears known for?

Shimmering wings, sweet faces, and nests made of glistening bubbles Signup and view all the answers

What was the village's claim to fame?

The annual arrival of the hummingbears Signup and view all the answers

What was the protagonist's preferred environment for finding comfort?

The hills, feeling safe and at ease in nature Signup and view all the answers

What caused the declining numbers of migrating hummingbears?

Challenges such as mudslides, fires, and declining numbers of migrating hummingbears Signup and view all the answers

What river ran through the village?

River Essex Signup and view all the answers

What did the protagonist try to do with Duuzuu and other hummingbears?

Introduce Duuzuu to other hummingbears but they rejected him Signup and view all the answers

What did the protagonist and Duuzuu find in each other?

Comfort in each other's company Signup and view all the answers

What did the hummingbears do annually in the protagonist's village?

Migrate to the village Signup and view all the answers

What was the protagonist's physical condition after the fire?

Burns and lung damage Signup and view all the answers

What did screechers mainly feed on?

Insects Signup and view all the answers

At what age did Willodeen first encounter screechers?

Six Signup and view all the answers

How did Willodeen feel about the screechers?

She felt a connection to them Signup and view all the answers

How did Willodeen's mother view the screechers?

As useless and cursed creatures Signup and view all the answers

What did Willodeen's family observe about the screecher and her babies?

The mother's gentleness Signup and view all the answers

How did Willodeen's mother react after the encounter with the screechers?

She burned their clothes Signup and view all the answers

What was Toby's humorous use of food?

He used porridge as a hat Signup and view all the answers

What did Willodeen's father compare the screechers' behavior to?

How parents care for their children Signup and view all the answers

How did Willodeen's family generally approach life?

Lightheartedly Signup and view all the answers

What was the distinctive feature of screechers?

Sharp teeth Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of income for the village of Perchance?

Tourism, especially during the Autumn Faire Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for people persecuting screechers?

Claiming they were harmful Signup and view all the answers

What is the protagonist's attitude towards the Autumn Faire?

Reserved, observing from a distance Signup and view all the answers

What did Willodeen's mother's laughter reflect?

A humorous outlook on life Signup and view all the answers

What motivated the protagonist to start keeping detailed notes and sketches of the natural world?

A desire to understand the impact of the fire Signup and view all the answers

Why are the screechers being hunted?

As part of a bounty placed on them Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist develop for the screechers?

A deep understanding and individual recognition Signup and view all the answers

How has the screecher population changed over time?

It has decreased from 87 to potentially just one Signup and view all the answers

With whom does the protagonist form a bond?

A screecher named Duuzuu Signup and view all the answers

What is the protagonist particularly concerned about regarding the screechers?

The potential for fires in the dry season Signup and view all the answers

How does the protagonist feel about the disappearance of the screechers?

Distressed and concerned, feeling they are the only one who cares Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's observations and interactions with the screechers illustrate?

Their deep connection to and understanding of nature Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrative highlight regarding human actions and their impact on the local ecosystem?

The negative impact of human actions, such as hunting and potential fire hazards, on the local ecosystem and wildlife Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the screecher encountered by the protagonist?

Sir Zurt Signup and view all the answers

Who were the individuals who shot arrows at the screecher?

Hunters Signup and view all the answers

What did the protagonist refuse to hand over to the hunters?

The arrow used in the attack Signup and view all the answers

Who does the protagonist encounter after escaping the hunters?

A boy named Connor Signup and view all the answers

What triggers a sense of empathy and concern in the protagonist for the screechers?

The encounter with Sir Zurt and the hunters Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist realize about the next day?

It is her birthday Signup and view all the answers

What themes are explored in the narrative?

Empathy, compassion, and the impact of human actions on the natural world Signup and view all the answers

What does the encounter with the screecher and the hunters set the stage for?

The protagonist's journey to protect and understand the screechers Signup and view all the answers

What does the text highlight about the protagonist's social life?

Isolation and lack of friends Signup and view all the answers

Who shows interest in the screechers and offers to accompany the protagonist back to the forest?

Connor Signup and view all the answers

What do the hunters attempt to retrieve after the encounter with the screecher?

The arrow used in the attack Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist confide in Connor about?

The hunters killing the old screecher and her concern about the potential extinction of the screechers Signup and view all the answers

What does Mae say about grown-ups?

Grown-ups are just boring former children. Signup and view all the answers

How does Mae characterize humans?

Humans are notoriously difficult. Signup and view all the answers

What does Birdie encourage Willodeen to do?

To not stop being angry and to embrace her caring nature. Signup and view all the answers

How does Mae respond to Willodeen's question about why everything is so complicated?

Because we are humans, and humans are notoriously difficult. Signup and view all the answers

What does Connor suggest to Willodeen?

Visiting a blue willow grove Signup and view all the answers

What does Birdie suggest Willodeen do with Connor?

Attend a council meeting to speak about the bounty on screechers Signup and view all the answers

Why is Willodeen reluctant to attend the council meeting with Connor?

She is anxious about speaking in public Signup and view all the answers

What does the text emphasize about Willodeen's feelings towards speaking publicly?

She is hesitant and self-conscious Signup and view all the answers

What is Connor uncertain about?

His future Signup and view all the answers

What does the text emphasize about Willodeen's discomfort with Connor?

She is annoyed by his persistence Signup and view all the answers

What does Mae do when Connor surprises Willodeen?

Welcomes Connor and engages him in conversation Signup and view all the answers

What does Duuzuu do after eating too much cake?

Falls asleep on Willodeen's pillow Signup and view all the answers

What is Willodeen unable to do when Mae blows out a candle to eat cake?

Think of a wish Signup and view all the answers

What does the text reveal about Connor's interests?

Storytelling and sketching Signup and view all the answers

What does the exchange between the characters emphasize?

Their personalities and relationships Signup and view all the answers

What does the text highlight about Duuzuu's behavior after eating cake?

He falls asleep on Willodeen's pillow Signup and view all the answers

Why do Mae and Birdie not attend council meetings?

They feel old, tired, and lazy Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for Willodeen's reluctance to attend the council meeting?

She questions the value of speaking up and feels frustrated with the slow pace of change Signup and view all the answers

Why does Willodeen try to use her birthday as an excuse to avoid attending the meeting?

She feels reluctant to go Signup and view all the answers

What is the atmosphere like inside the village hall during the meeting?

Stuffy and crowded, with smoke filling the air Signup and view all the answers

What does Willodeen express concern about at the meeting?

The disappearance of hummingbears Signup and view all the answers

Who is seated at the front table during the council meeting?

Five men and one woman Signup and view all the answers

Who silences Willodeen at the meeting?

Thaddeus Signup and view all the answers

What does Connor encourage Willodeen to do at the meeting?

Join him inside Signup and view all the answers

Where does Willodeen seek solace after the meeting?

On the carousel Signup and view all the answers

How does Willodeen feel when she rushes into the meeting, leaving Connor behind?

Anxious Signup and view all the answers

What does Willodeen leave on the carousel?

Her coat and screecher Signup and view all the answers

What do Willodeen and Connor discuss on their way to the town center?

Their differences and the perception of being odd or different Signup and view all the answers

Who does Willodeen exchange a smile with after the meeting?

Connor Signup and view all the answers

What do Mae and Birdie urge Willodeen to do?

Attend the meeting Signup and view all the answers

What does the text transition to after Willodeen's reflection on the village square?

Part Three, focusing on the screecher's perspective Signup and view all the answers

What does Willodeen feel about speaking up at council meetings?

Questions the value and feels frustrated with the slow pace of change Signup and view all the answers

What does Willodeen examine and cry over?

Connor's puzzler Signup and view all the answers

Why does Willodeen feel awkward when arriving at the village hall for the meeting?

She and Connor discuss their differences and the perception of being odd or different Signup and view all the answers

What does Willodeen grieve and feel on her birthday?

Isolated and unloved Signup and view all the answers

What do Mae and Birdie admit about their reasons for not attending council meetings?

They don't attend due to feeling old, tired, and lazy Signup and view all the answers

What does Willodeen wonder about after the villagers leave the meeting?

The decisions made Signup and view all the answers

Who attempts to maintain order during the meeting?

Thaddeus Signup and view all the answers

What is the protagonist's name?

Willodeen Signup and view all the answers

What does the text focus on in Part Three?

The screecher's perspective Signup and view all the answers

Who expresses concern over the disappearance of hummingbears during the council meeting?

Thaddeus Vilner Signup and view all the answers

What does Otwel Borwan propose during the council meeting?

Raising the bounty on pests Signup and view all the answers

Who interrupts the council meeting to argue that screechers are not the main problem?

The protagonist, a child Signup and view all the answers

What emotions are the villagers filled with during the council meeting?

Fear, impatience, and frustration Signup and view all the answers

Who shocks both herself and the crowd by speaking out as a mere child in a gathering of adults?

The protagonist Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's father do for a living?

Teaches at the village school Signup and view all the answers

What do the villagers propose using the money for during the council meeting?

Various village repairs Signup and view all the answers

Who proposes using the money for various village repairs and aid for families with failed crops?

Others at the council meeting Signup and view all the answers

Who chairs the council meeting?

Thaddeus Vilner Signup and view all the answers

Who proposes raising the bounty on pests during the council meeting?

Otwel Borwan Signup and view all the answers

Who expresses concern over the dire situation during the council meeting?

Thaddeus Vilner Signup and view all the answers

Who proposes aiding families with failed crops during the council meeting?

Others at the council meeting Signup and view all the answers

What color are the baby screecher's eyes?

Green, rimmed in yellow Signup and view all the answers

What does Birdie do after lighting a fire in the cottage?

Sets a saucer of water in front of the baby screecher Signup and view all the answers

What does Duuzuu do when the baby screecher arrives?

Hops over to Connor, fluttering up to his shoulder Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist hesitate about, but then decide to do?

Share the whole story with Mae and Birdie Signup and view all the answers

Who helped put the harness on Quinby?

Willodeen, Connor, and Mae Signup and view all the answers

How did Quinby move around after the harness was put on?

Like a tin soldier, with stiff legs Signup and view all the answers

How did the protagonist pick up Quinby to put the harness on?

By the scruff of her neck Signup and view all the answers

What did the group believe may have attracted the baby screecher to Willodeen?

The magical effect of her emotional outburst Signup and view all the answers

What did Connor share about the screechers' potential food sources?

They dig through trash bins in the village Signup and view all the answers

What did the group plan to use as a bed for the baby screecher?

A wooden crate in the kitchen Signup and view all the answers

What did the baby screecher bite, surprising the group with its unexpected fierceness?

Willodeen's finger Signup and view all the answers

What did the group discuss creating for the screecher's food, drawing from their past experiences with caring for other abandoned animals?

A recipe for the screecher's food Signup and view all the answers

What did Mae assure Connor about before he expressed his need to leave?

They will take good care of the baby screecher Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the baby screecher in the text?

Quinby Signup and view all the answers

What does Quinby refuse to eat initially?

Concoction of mealworm, fern, sunberries, salt, and sugar Signup and view all the answers

Where does Quinby finally find comfort?

In a cozy nest made by Willodeen Signup and view all the answers

Who does Willodeen seek advice from regarding Quinby's refusal to eat?

Mae and Birdie Signup and view all the answers

What is the weather like when Willodeen goes out looking for food for Quinby?

Warm and windy Signup and view all the answers

Who surprises Willodeen with a thoughtful gaze?

Mr. Burke Signup and view all the answers

How does the chapter end?

With Willodeen's encounter with Mr. Burke, leaving the story at a turning point Signup and view all the answers

What does Quinby initially reject as food?

Various bugs and vegetation Signup and view all the answers

Who does Willodeen miss in foraging for Quinby's food?

Connor Signup and view all the answers

What does Willodeen recall to understand Quinby's behavior?

Past experiences with screechers Signup and view all the answers

What does Quinby finally find comfort in?

A cozy nest made by Willodeen Signup and view all the answers

What does Willodeen decide to do despite the approaching twilight?

Go out looking for food for Quinby Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist reflect on at bedtime?

Her companions, Duuzuu and Quinby Signup and view all the answers

What does the screecher's survival depend on?

Animals caring for her and providing the right food Signup and view all the answers

What does chapter twenty-eight involve?

The protagonist and Connor's struggle to find peacock snails Signup and view all the answers

What does the chapter end with?

The introduction of a harness for Quinby and the hope it brings Signup and view all the answers

What does the screecher communicate with and experience in her nest?

The flying beast and moonlight Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist worry about regarding Quinby?

Quinby's future and if she is real Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist find for Quinby, leading to an injury?

Peacock snails Signup and view all the answers

Who does the protagonist discuss the snails with?

Birdie and Mae Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist express gratitude towards Birdie and Mae for?

Letting her stay Signup and view all the answers

What does the text introduce the screecher's perspective on?

Her surroundings and interactions with animals Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist devise a harness for?

Quinby to help with the snail search Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist feel conflicted about taking for Quinby?

Peacock snails Signup and view all the answers

What does Mr. Burke emphasize during the encounter at Perchance?

The concept of progress and its consequences Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr. Burke mention about Connor's mother?

She used to keep a notebook and studied birds before she died of the red fever Signup and view all the answers

What did the protagonist successfully feed Quinby?

Peacock snails Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr. Williams mention at a previous meeting?

The railroad and the fires Signup and view all the answers

What do they observe the impact of during the encounter at Perchance?

The Dragon Sighs, which are fierce that year Signup and view all the answers

What is the proposed route for the railroad expansion?

Cutting through Sutton’s Ridge to bring the railroad closer to the river and the mill Signup and view all the answers

What does Mr. Burke encourage the protagonist's interest in?

Nature and change Signup and view all the answers

What does the railroad own near the tracks?

The land Signup and view all the answers

What did they discuss planting near the tracks and its impact on the environment?

Blue willows Signup and view all the answers

What does Connor express concern for?

Quinby and offers to help find food for her Signup and view all the answers

What does Mr. Burke mention about the impact of the railroad?

Its consequences on nature and society Signup and view all the answers

What does the encounter at Perchance highlight about the protagonist's interactions?

Interest in nature and wildlife Signup and view all the answers

What was the protagonist mainly searching for in the forest?

Hummingbears Signup and view all the answers

What was Duuzuu doing when the protagonist chided him?

Cooing loudly Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist point out to Connor, causing him to gasp?

The first sighting of hummingbears in ages Signup and view all the answers

What does Duuzuu do after the protagonist points out the hummingbears?

Makes a noise Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist attach to the leaves on the kitchen table?

A bubble Signup and view all the answers

What type of tree do the bubbles only stick to?

The same type where hummingbear nests are located Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist feel after starting to write in her notebook?

A sense of purpose Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist do after finishing her notes?

Rushes back to the village to tell Connor about her findings Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist observe Connor doing near the willow trees?

Sketching Signup and view all the answers

Where does the protagonist lay out the collected leaves?

On the kitchen table Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist feel when she gathers leaf samples from the trees?

A sense of disappointment Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist reflect on while examining leaves from different willow trees?

The pickiness of hummingbears and other creatures' eating and nesting habits Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist feel upon discovering an abundance of snails near the willow trees?

Excited Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist do after tending to chores at the cottage?

Heads to the village, where a meeting is in session Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist notice about the new grove of blue willows?

They appear stunted and dry Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist do after discovering the bubbles only stick to specific leaves?

Starts writing in her notebook Signup and view all the answers

What does Willodeen do after encountering Miss Rossit and Mr. Burke?

Rushes to battle the flames on Roundtop Ridge Signup and view all the answers

What does the urgency and tension of the situation refer to?

The impending danger of the fire Signup and view all the answers

Where does Willodeen search for Connor?

Riverfront and village hall Signup and view all the answers

What does Mae and Birdie express concern for?

Willodeen's safety Signup and view all the answers

Where does the bucket brigade form to combat the approaching fire?

Near the carousel Signup and view all the answers

What makes breathing difficult for the villagers?

The palpable smoke engulfing the village Signup and view all the answers

What does Willodeen leave for Mae and Birdie?

Water buckets Signup and view all the answers

What is Willodeen's main objective when she sets out to search for Connor?

Finding Connor and aiding in fighting the fire Signup and view all the answers

What does Willodeen resolve to do after reuniting with Mae and Birdie?

Find Quinby and check on Connor's safety Signup and view all the answers

What do villagers display when rushing to battle the flames?

Calm determination Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Quinby during the fire?

Quinby goes missing Signup and view all the answers

What does Willodeen decide to do despite the approaching twilight?

Search for her loved ones and aid in fighting the fire Signup and view all the answers

What do Willodeen and Connor observe about the hummingbears?

They are building nests with extraordinary strength Signup and view all the answers

Who confronts Willodeen, Connor, and Quinby, creating a tense situation?

Otwel Borwan and his companions Signup and view all the answers

What recurring nightmare does Willodeen experience?

A fire Signup and view all the answers

Who comforts Willodeen and acknowledges the lack of answers to her painful questions?

Mae and Birdie, her caretakers Signup and view all the answers

What does the story end with, providing a sense of warmth and stability?

A comforting image of embers glowing in the hearth Signup and view all the answers

What does Willodeen request Connor to do regarding the news about the hummingbears?

To delay sharing the news Signup and view all the answers

What does Willodeen seek from the adults around her?

Understanding and reassurance Signup and view all the answers

What does the encounter with Otwel Borwan add to the narrative?

A layer of tension and danger Signup and view all the answers

What does the text portray about the emotions and challenges faced by Willodeen?

Complex emotions and challenges Signup and view all the answers

What does Willodeen find solace in?

The honesty of the adults and the potential for her own search for answers Signup and view all the answers

What does Willodeen experience a recurring nightmare about?

A fire Signup and view all the answers

What do Willodeen and Connor observe about the hummingbears' nesting behavior?

They are building nests with extraordinary strength Signup and view all the answers

What does Willodeen reflect on due to her lack of knowledge?

Her inability to answer Mae and Birdie's questions about Quinby Signup and view all the answers

What does Willodeen contemplate the possibility of Quinby becoming?

A sculpture of a screecher Signup and view all the answers

What does Willodeen struggle to do with Quinby in the hidden grove?

Tie Quinby to a blue willow tree Signup and view all the answers

What does Willodeen discover in the hidden grove?

Seven hummingbears in bubble nests Signup and view all the answers

What does Willodeen observe Duuzuu doing in the grove?

Creating bubbles Signup and view all the answers

What does Willodeen ponder about the hummingbears' choice of nesting trees?

The soil's porousness and proximity to water Signup and view all the answers

What does Willodeen spend time doing in the grove?

Counting, sorting, and sketching Signup and view all the answers

What does the wind do in the grove?

Picks up Signup and view all the answers

What does Willodeen struggle with despite her reluctance to share the special place with Connor?

Revealing the existence of hummingbears to others Signup and view all the answers

What does Willodeen contemplate the differences in between Duuzuu and Quinby?

Freedom and purpose Signup and view all the answers

What does Willodeen observe Quinby focusing her digging near?

The trees where the hummingbears are nesting Signup and view all the answers

What does Willodeen contemplate while observing Duuzuu and Quinby in the grove?

The mysteries of nature Signup and view all the answers

What was the main task of the villagers near the carousel?

Digging trenches and clearing brush to contain the fire's spread Signup and view all the answers

What did Connor do when he saw Willodeen near the carousel?

Passed a metal pail to the woman beside him Signup and view all the answers

What did Willodeen confide in Connor about?

Quinby's disappearance Signup and view all the answers

Where did the protagonist join her neighbors in their fight?

At the end of the line near the fountain Signup and view all the answers

Who challenges Willodeen's comparison of the creatures, sparking dissent among the villagers?

James McLachlan Signup and view all the answers

What prompts applause and celebration from the crowd during the meeting?

Willodeen's observations about the hidden grove Signup and view all the answers

Who quotes Shakespeare to support Willodeen's perspective during the meeting?

Mae Signup and view all the answers

What does the meeting showcase regarding the villagers' relationship with the natural world?

Division and conflict Signup and view all the answers

Who attempts to dismiss Willodeen at the meeting due to the exhaustion of the attendees?

Thaddeus Vilner Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized by Willodeen during her speech at the meeting?

The interdependence of creatures in the forest Signup and view all the answers

Who supports Connor's insistence on hearing Willodeen out at the meeting?

Miss Rossit Signup and view all the answers

What does the scene at the meeting reflect?

Division and conflict within the village Signup and view all the answers

Who challenges Willodeen's perspective, sparking dissent among the villagers?

James McLachlan Signup and view all the answers

Who attempts to dismiss Willodeen at the meeting?

Thaddeus Vilner Signup and view all the answers

What does Willodeen emphasize during her speech at the meeting?

The interdependence of creatures in the forest Signup and view all the answers

Who quotes Shakespeare to support Willodeen's perspective during the meeting?

Mae Signup and view all the answers

What gift does Miss Rossit give to the protagonist?

Two books on zoology and botany Signup and view all the answers

Who defends Connor's creations when others sneer at them?

Mr. Burke Signup and view all the answers

What do Birdie and Mae credit the protagonist for?

The Faire's success Signup and view all the answers

Where does the story shift to the perspective of a screecher returning to familiar surroundings?

The hidden grove Signup and view all the answers

What does the text emphasize about the fleeting nature of life and the magic of the earth?

The screecher's experience under the stars Signup and view all the answers

Who expresses interest in reading Connor's story about Quinby?

The protagonist Signup and view all the answers

What do the group buy from Nedwit Poole's stand at the Faire?

Pastries Signup and view all the answers

How does the protagonist find solace after losing a loved one?

In nature Signup and view all the answers

What do the protagonist and Connor bond over at the Faire?

Connor's puzzlers Signup and view all the answers

Where do the protagonist and Connor walk to with a lantern?

The hidden grove Signup and view all the answers

What does Willodeen decide to do with Duuzuu unexpectedly?

Give Duuzuu to Connor Signup and view all the answers

What does the screecher find comfort in?

The familiar scents and sounds of the forest Signup and view all the answers

What does the committee do regarding the bounty on screechers?

Stops the bounty Signup and view all the answers

What do the group enjoy and then buy from a stand at the Faire?

Pastries from Nedwit Poole's stand Signup and view all the answers

What does the compromise involve in dealing with the peacock snails?

Incentivize hunters to bring screechers from a nearby village to control the snail population Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the village's Faire despite the changes in the hummingbear population?

Continues with fewer hummingbears Signup and view all the answers

What role does Willodeen take on in the village committee?

Junior member Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the riverside blue willows by the next autumn?

A quarter of them have hummingbear nests Signup and view all the answers

What does Willodeen find peace in, regarding Duuzuu and Connor?

The idea of Duuzuu with Connor Signup and view all the answers

What does the village form a committee to make decisions about?

Hummingbears and the village Signup and view all the answers

What does Willodeen emphasize at a meeting?

The interconnectedness of nature Signup and view all the answers

What does the text highlight about the Faire for the year?

It gets cancelled Signup and view all the answers

What does Willodeen start attending again with the support of Miss Rossit and Connor?

School Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist struggle to sleep without?

Duuzuu and Quinby Signup and view all the answers

What does Willodeen believe about the hummingbears' nesting behavior?

They are nesting near trees where Quinby has been eating snails, suggesting a connection between the two. Signup and view all the answers

What did Willodeen conclude from her experiment with tree leaves and Duuzuu's bubbles?

Bubbles only stuck to leaves from specific trees. Signup and view all the answers

What does Willodeen propose to control the snail population and potentially fix the situation?

Luring screechers back to Perchance. Signup and view all the answers

What does the community blame for the fire?

The railroad. Signup and view all the answers

Where do Willodeen and Connor visit, which is covered in ash, to reflect on the possibility of seeing Quinby again?

The carousel. Signup and view all the answers

What does Connor ask Willodeen at the end of the chapter?

If she wants an honest answer about seeing Quinby again. Signup and view all the answers

What does the community use to fight the wildfire?

Handkerchiefs, bandannas, and makeshift hand protection. Signup and view all the answers

What does Willodeen notice an increase of in the hidden grove?

Bubble nests. Signup and view all the answers

What do the community consider the minimal damage and lack of serious injuries caused by the fire?

A miracle. Signup and view all the answers

Who does Willodeen agree to meet the next morning to search for Quinby?

Connor. Signup and view all the answers

Where does Willodeen propose to lure the screechers back to control the snail population?

Perchance. Signup and view all the answers

What does Willodeen and Connor observe about the hummingbears' nesting behavior?

They are nesting near trees where Quinby has been eating snails, suggesting a connection between the two. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Encounter with a Screecher

The protagonist encounters a screecher, Sir Zurt, in the forest, an old and injured creature.
Hunters approach and shoot arrows at the screecher, causing the protagonist to protect Sir Zurt and flee.
The hunters, Gray Beard and a shorter man, dismiss the screechers and attempt to retrieve the arrow used in the attack.
The protagonist, feeling empathy for the screechers, refuses to hand over the arrow to the hunters.
She escapes the hunters and encounters a boy named Connor, who shows interest in the screechers and offers to accompany her back to the forest.
The protagonist confides in Connor about the hunters killing the old screecher and expresses her concern about the potential extinction of the screechers.
The protagonist decides to return to the forest to check on Sir Zurt, with Connor offering to come along.
She realizes that the next day is her birthday, which she had forgotten.
The encounter with Sir Zurt and the hunters triggers a sense of empathy and concern in the protagonist for the screechers.
The text highlights the protagonist's isolation and lack of friends, as well as her deep connection to the forest and the screechers.
The narrative also explores themes of empathy, compassion, and the impact of human actions on the natural world.
The encounter with the screecher and the hunters sets the stage for the protagonist's journey to protect and understand the screechers, as well as her own personal growth and self-discovery.

Village Council Meeting and Concerns

The meeting is attended by Connor and the protagonist's father, Mr. Burke, along with Miss Rossit, the teacher at the village school.
The council meeting centers around the disappearance of hummingbears, which poses a threat to the villagers' livelihoods.
Thaddeus Vilner, the chair, expresses concern over the dire situation and asks for any sightings of hummingbears.
Villagers express their worries about the lack of rain, fires, disrupted fishing, and the impact of the railway on the forest.
The villagers are filled with fear, impatience, and frustration, and are unsure where to direct their anger.
Otwel Borwan proposes raising the bounty on pests to provide some income for the villagers, but others suggest using the money for various village repairs and aid for families with failed crops.
The protagonist, a child, interrupts the meeting to argue that screechers are not the main problem, causing a stir among the crowd.
The protagonist's outburst shocks both herself and the crowd, as she speaks out as a mere child in a gathering of adults.

Encounter at Perchance with Mr. Burke and Connor

The protagonist encounters Mr. Burke and Connor in Perchance
They discuss the potential expansion of the rail route
Mr. Burke mentions the proposal to cut through Sutton’s Ridge to bring the railroad closer to the river and the mill
They observe the impact of the Dragon Sighs, which are fierce that year
Mr. Williams had mentioned the railroad and the fires at a previous meeting
The railroad has cleared brush near the tracks but owns the land
They discuss the planting of blue willows near the tracks and its impact on the environment
Mr. Burke emphasizes the concept of progress and its consequences
Mr. Burke encourages the protagonist's interest in nature and change
Mr. Burke mentions that Connor's mother used to keep a notebook and studied birds before she died of the red fever
Connor expresses concern for Quinby and offers to help find food for her
The protagonist successfully feeds Quinby peacock snails, which she eagerly devours

The Mysterious Hummingbears and a Frightening Encounter

Willodeen and Connor observe hummingbears nesting, marveling at their behavior and the strength of their bubble nests
They wonder why the hummingbears have chosen this particular spot and speculate about possible reasons
Otwel Borwan and his companions confront Willodeen, Connor, and Quinby, creating a tense and potentially dangerous situation
Willodeen and Connor narrowly escape the confrontation and reflect on the risks they face
Willodeen requests Connor to delay sharing news about the hummingbears, feeling a need to figure something out
Willodeen experiences a recurring nightmare about a fire and questions why she survived when her family did not
Mae and Birdie, her caretakers, comfort Willodeen and acknowledge the lack of answers to her painful questions
Willodeen seeks understanding and reassurance from the adults around her, wishing for a sense of security and certainty
Despite the unanswered questions, Willodeen finds solace in the honesty of the adults and the potential for her own search for answers
The story ends with a comforting image of embers glowing in the hearth, providing a sense of warmth and stability
The text portrays the complex emotions and challenges faced by Willodeen, as well as the support she receives from those around her
The encounter with Otwel Borwan adds a layer of tension and danger to the narrative, highlighting the risks Willodeen and her companions face

Uncovering Hummingbears and Nature's Mysteries

Mae and Birdie explain to Willodeen that not all wildfires are started by people, as nature uses them to clean out a forest for new growth
Willodeen reflects on her lack of knowledge due to not attending school regularly
Despite the presence of her friends, no one answers Willodeen's questions about Quinby
Willodeen contemplates the possibility of Quinby coming to life as a sculpture of a screecher
Willodeen plans to reveal the existence of hummingbears to others despite her reluctance to share the special place with Connor
Willodeen struggles to transport Quinby to the hidden grove and ties her to a blue willow tree
Willodeen discovers seven hummingbears in bubble nests within the grove
Willodeen observes Duuzuu creating bubbles and Quinby digging for peacock snails
Willodeen ponders the differences in freedom and purpose between Duuzuu and Quinby
Willodeen spends time counting, sorting, and sketching while contemplating the mysteries of nature
The wind picks up, and Quinby focuses her digging near the trees where the hummingbears are nesting
Willodeen speculates on the reasons for the hummingbears choosing specific trees for nesting, considering the soil's porousness and proximity to water

Discovery of the Hummingbears' Nesting Behavior

The community works together to fight a wildfire, using handkerchiefs, bandannas, and makeshift hand protection to minimize injuries.
The fire causes minimal damage and no serious injuries, which is considered a miracle.
Willodeen and Connor agree to meet the next morning to search for Quinby, who has gone missing.
Willodeen and Connor search for Quinby in a hidden grove, where they notice an increase in bubble nests.
Willodeen shares her theory with Connor about the hummingbears' nesting behavior.
She believes that the hummingbears are nesting near trees where Quinby has been eating snails, suggesting a connection between the two.
To support her theory, Willodeen conducted an experiment with tree leaves and Duuzuu's bubbles, finding that bubbles only stuck to leaves from specific trees.
Willodeen concludes that the presence of too many snails may have altered the trees, making them attractive to the hummingbears.
She proposes luring screechers back to Perchance to control the snail population and potentially fix the situation.
Upon returning to town, they find that the community is blaming the railroad for the fire, and a council meeting is scheduled to discuss the damage and future plans.
Willodeen and Connor visit the carousel, which is covered in ash, and reflect on the possibility of seeing Quinby again.
The chapter ends with Connor asking Willodeen if she wants an honest answer about seeing Quinby again.

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