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What does the little creature do when she first appears on the carousel?
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?
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?
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?
What is the nature of the magic described in the text?
What did Birdie and Mae teach the protagonist?
What did Birdie and Mae teach the protagonist?
What was the protagonist's pet hummingbear named?
What was the protagonist's pet hummingbear named?
What attracted the hummingbears to the protagonist's village?
What attracted the hummingbears to the protagonist's village?
What were the hummingbears known for?
What were the hummingbears known for?
What was the village's claim to fame?
What was the village's claim to fame?
What was the protagonist's preferred environment for finding comfort?
What was the protagonist's preferred environment for finding comfort?
What caused the declining numbers of migrating hummingbears?
What caused the declining numbers of migrating hummingbears?
What river ran through the village?
What river ran through the village?
What did the protagonist try to do with Duuzuu and other hummingbears?
What did the protagonist try to do with Duuzuu and other hummingbears?
What did the protagonist and Duuzuu find in each other?
What did the protagonist and Duuzuu find in each other?
What did the hummingbears do annually in the protagonist's village?
What did the hummingbears do annually in the protagonist's village?
What was the protagonist's physical condition after the fire?
What was the protagonist's physical condition after the fire?
What did screechers mainly feed on?
What did screechers mainly feed on?
At what age did Willodeen first encounter screechers?
At what age did Willodeen first encounter screechers?
How did Willodeen feel about the screechers?
How did Willodeen feel about the screechers?
How did Willodeen's mother view the screechers?
How did Willodeen's mother view the screechers?
What did Willodeen's family observe about the screecher and her babies?
What did Willodeen's family observe about the screecher and her babies?
How did Willodeen's mother react after the encounter with the screechers?
How did Willodeen's mother react after the encounter with the screechers?
What was Toby's humorous use of food?
What was Toby's humorous use of food?
What did Willodeen's father compare the screechers' behavior to?
What did Willodeen's father compare the screechers' behavior to?
How did Willodeen's family generally approach life?
How did Willodeen's family generally approach life?
What was the distinctive feature of screechers?
What was the distinctive feature of screechers?
What is the primary source of income for the village of Perchance?
What is the primary source of income for the village of Perchance?
What was the reason for people persecuting screechers?
What was the reason for people persecuting screechers?
What is the protagonist's attitude towards the Autumn Faire?
What is the protagonist's attitude towards the Autumn Faire?
What did Willodeen's mother's laughter reflect?
What did Willodeen's mother's laughter reflect?
What motivated the protagonist to start keeping detailed notes and sketches of the natural world?
What motivated the protagonist to start keeping detailed notes and sketches of the natural world?
Why are the screechers being hunted?
Why are the screechers being hunted?
What does the protagonist develop for the screechers?
What does the protagonist develop for the screechers?
How has the screecher population changed over time?
How has the screecher population changed over time?
With whom does the protagonist form a bond?
With whom does the protagonist form a bond?
What is the protagonist particularly concerned about regarding the screechers?
What is the protagonist particularly concerned about regarding the screechers?
How does the protagonist feel about the disappearance of the screechers?
How does the protagonist feel about the disappearance of the screechers?
What does the protagonist's observations and interactions with the screechers illustrate?
What does the protagonist's observations and interactions with the screechers illustrate?
What does the narrative highlight regarding human actions and their impact on the local ecosystem?
What does the narrative highlight regarding human actions and their impact on the local ecosystem?
What is the name of the screecher encountered by the protagonist?
What is the name of the screecher encountered by the protagonist?
Who were the individuals who shot arrows at the screecher?
Who were the individuals who shot arrows at the screecher?
What did the protagonist refuse to hand over to the hunters?
What did the protagonist refuse to hand over to the hunters?
Who does the protagonist encounter after escaping the hunters?
Who does the protagonist encounter after escaping the hunters?
What triggers a sense of empathy and concern in the protagonist for the screechers?
What triggers a sense of empathy and concern in the protagonist for the screechers?
What does the protagonist realize about the next day?
What does the protagonist realize about the next day?
What themes are explored in the narrative?
What themes are explored in the narrative?
What does the encounter with the screecher and the hunters set the stage for?
What does the encounter with the screecher and the hunters set the stage for?
What does the text highlight about the protagonist's social life?
What does the text highlight about the protagonist's social life?
Who shows interest in the screechers and offers to accompany the protagonist back to the forest?
Who shows interest in the screechers and offers to accompany the protagonist back to the forest?
What do the hunters attempt to retrieve after the encounter with the screecher?
What do the hunters attempt to retrieve after the encounter with the screecher?
What does the protagonist confide in Connor about?
What does the protagonist confide in Connor about?
What does Mae say about grown-ups?
What does Mae say about grown-ups?
How does Mae characterize humans?
How does Mae characterize humans?
What does Birdie encourage Willodeen to do?
What does Birdie encourage Willodeen to do?
How does Mae respond to Willodeen's question about why everything is so complicated?
How does Mae respond to Willodeen's question about why everything is so complicated?
What does Connor suggest to Willodeen?
What does Connor suggest to Willodeen?
What does Birdie suggest Willodeen do with Connor?
What does Birdie suggest Willodeen do with Connor?
Why is Willodeen reluctant to attend the council meeting with Connor?
Why is Willodeen reluctant to attend the council meeting with Connor?
What does the text emphasize about Willodeen's feelings towards speaking publicly?
What does the text emphasize about Willodeen's feelings towards speaking publicly?
What is Connor uncertain about?
What is Connor uncertain about?
What does the text emphasize about Willodeen's discomfort with Connor?
What does the text emphasize about Willodeen's discomfort with Connor?
What does Mae do when Connor surprises Willodeen?
What does Mae do when Connor surprises Willodeen?
What does Duuzuu do after eating too much cake?
What does Duuzuu do after eating too much cake?
What is Willodeen unable to do when Mae blows out a candle to eat cake?
What is Willodeen unable to do when Mae blows out a candle to eat cake?
What does the text reveal about Connor's interests?
What does the text reveal about Connor's interests?
What does the exchange between the characters emphasize?
What does the exchange between the characters emphasize?
What does the text highlight about Duuzuu's behavior after eating cake?
What does the text highlight about Duuzuu's behavior after eating cake?
Why do Mae and Birdie not attend council meetings?
Why do Mae and Birdie not attend council meetings?
What is the reason for Willodeen's reluctance to attend the council meeting?
What is the reason for Willodeen's reluctance to attend the council meeting?
Why does Willodeen try to use her birthday as an excuse to avoid attending the meeting?
Why does Willodeen try to use her birthday as an excuse to avoid attending the meeting?
What is the atmosphere like inside the village hall during the meeting?
What is the atmosphere like inside the village hall during the meeting?
What does Willodeen express concern about at the meeting?
What does Willodeen express concern about at the meeting?
Who is seated at the front table during the council meeting?
Who is seated at the front table during the council meeting?
Who silences Willodeen at the meeting?
Who silences Willodeen at the meeting?
What does Connor encourage Willodeen to do at the meeting?
What does Connor encourage Willodeen to do at the meeting?
Where does Willodeen seek solace after the meeting?
Where does Willodeen seek solace after the meeting?
How does Willodeen feel when she rushes into the meeting, leaving Connor behind?
How does Willodeen feel when she rushes into the meeting, leaving Connor behind?
What does Willodeen leave on the carousel?
What does Willodeen leave on the carousel?
What do Willodeen and Connor discuss on their way to the town center?
What do Willodeen and Connor discuss on their way to the town center?
Who does Willodeen exchange a smile with after the meeting?
Who does Willodeen exchange a smile with after the meeting?
What do Mae and Birdie urge Willodeen to do?
What do Mae and Birdie urge Willodeen to do?
What does the text transition to after Willodeen's reflection on the village square?
What does the text transition to after Willodeen's reflection on the village square?
What does Willodeen feel about speaking up at council meetings?
What does Willodeen feel about speaking up at council meetings?
What does Willodeen examine and cry over?
What does Willodeen examine and cry over?
Why does Willodeen feel awkward when arriving at the village hall for the meeting?
Why does Willodeen feel awkward when arriving at the village hall for the meeting?
What does Willodeen grieve and feel on her birthday?
What does Willodeen grieve and feel on her birthday?
What do Mae and Birdie admit about their reasons for not attending council meetings?
What do Mae and Birdie admit about their reasons for not attending council meetings?
What does Willodeen wonder about after the villagers leave the meeting?
What does Willodeen wonder about after the villagers leave the meeting?
Who attempts to maintain order during the meeting?
Who attempts to maintain order during the meeting?
What is the protagonist's name?
What is the protagonist's name?
What does the text focus on in Part Three?
What does the text focus on in Part Three?
Who expresses concern over the disappearance of hummingbears during the council meeting?
Who expresses concern over the disappearance of hummingbears during the council meeting?
What does Otwel Borwan propose during the council meeting?
What does Otwel Borwan propose during the council meeting?
Who interrupts the council meeting to argue that screechers are not the main problem?
Who interrupts the council meeting to argue that screechers are not the main problem?
What emotions are the villagers filled with during the council meeting?
What emotions are the villagers filled with during the council meeting?
Who shocks both herself and the crowd by speaking out as a mere child in a gathering of adults?
Who shocks both herself and the crowd by speaking out as a mere child in a gathering of adults?
What does the protagonist's father do for a living?
What does the protagonist's father do for a living?
What do the villagers propose using the money for during the council meeting?
What do the villagers propose using the money for during the council meeting?
Who proposes using the money for various village repairs and aid for families with failed crops?
Who proposes using the money for various village repairs and aid for families with failed crops?
Who chairs the council meeting?
Who chairs the council meeting?
Who proposes raising the bounty on pests during the council meeting?
Who proposes raising the bounty on pests during the council meeting?
Who expresses concern over the dire situation during the council meeting?
Who expresses concern over the dire situation during the council meeting?
Who proposes aiding families with failed crops during the council meeting?
Who proposes aiding families with failed crops during the council meeting?
What color are the baby screecher's eyes?
What color are the baby screecher's eyes?
What does Birdie do after lighting a fire in the cottage?
What does Birdie do after lighting a fire in the cottage?
What does Duuzuu do when the baby screecher arrives?
What does Duuzuu do when the baby screecher arrives?
What does the protagonist hesitate about, but then decide to do?
What does the protagonist hesitate about, but then decide to do?
Who helped put the harness on Quinby?
Who helped put the harness on Quinby?
How did Quinby move around after the harness was put on?
How did Quinby move around after the harness was put on?
How did the protagonist pick up Quinby to put the harness on?
How did the protagonist pick up Quinby to put the harness on?
What did the group believe may have attracted the baby screecher to Willodeen?
What did the group believe may have attracted the baby screecher to Willodeen?
What did Connor share about the screechers' potential food sources?
What did Connor share about the screechers' potential food sources?
What did the group plan to use as a bed for the baby screecher?
What did the group plan to use as a bed for the baby screecher?
What did the baby screecher bite, surprising the group with its unexpected fierceness?
What did the baby screecher bite, surprising the group with its unexpected fierceness?
What did the group discuss creating for the screecher's food, drawing from their past experiences with caring for other abandoned animals?
What did the group discuss creating for the screecher's food, drawing from their past experiences with caring for other abandoned animals?
What did Mae assure Connor about before he expressed his need to leave?
What did Mae assure Connor about before he expressed his need to leave?
What is the name of the baby screecher in the text?
What is the name of the baby screecher in the text?
What does Quinby refuse to eat initially?
What does Quinby refuse to eat initially?
Where does Quinby finally find comfort?
Where does Quinby finally find comfort?
Who does Willodeen seek advice from regarding Quinby's refusal to eat?
Who does Willodeen seek advice from regarding Quinby's refusal to eat?
What is the weather like when Willodeen goes out looking for food for Quinby?
What is the weather like when Willodeen goes out looking for food for Quinby?
Who surprises Willodeen with a thoughtful gaze?
Who surprises Willodeen with a thoughtful gaze?
How does the chapter end?
How does the chapter end?
What does Quinby initially reject as food?
What does Quinby initially reject as food?
Who does Willodeen miss in foraging for Quinby's food?
Who does Willodeen miss in foraging for Quinby's food?
What does Willodeen recall to understand Quinby's behavior?
What does Willodeen recall to understand Quinby's behavior?
What does Quinby finally find comfort in?
What does Quinby finally find comfort in?
What does Willodeen decide to do despite the approaching twilight?
What does Willodeen decide to do despite the approaching twilight?
What does the protagonist reflect on at bedtime?
What does the protagonist reflect on at bedtime?
What does the screecher's survival depend on?
What does the screecher's survival depend on?
What does chapter twenty-eight involve?
What does chapter twenty-eight involve?
What does the chapter end with?
What does the chapter end with?
What does the screecher communicate with and experience in her nest?
What does the screecher communicate with and experience in her nest?
What does the protagonist worry about regarding Quinby?
What does the protagonist worry about regarding Quinby?
What does the protagonist find for Quinby, leading to an injury?
What does the protagonist find for Quinby, leading to an injury?
Who does the protagonist discuss the snails with?
Who does the protagonist discuss the snails with?
What does the protagonist express gratitude towards Birdie and Mae for?
What does the protagonist express gratitude towards Birdie and Mae for?
What does the text introduce the screecher's perspective on?
What does the text introduce the screecher's perspective on?
What does the protagonist devise a harness for?
What does the protagonist devise a harness for?
What does the protagonist feel conflicted about taking for Quinby?
What does the protagonist feel conflicted about taking for Quinby?
What does Mr. Burke emphasize during the encounter at Perchance?
What does Mr. Burke emphasize during the encounter at Perchance?
What did Mr. Burke mention about Connor's mother?
What did Mr. Burke mention about Connor's mother?
What did the protagonist successfully feed Quinby?
What did the protagonist successfully feed Quinby?
What did Mr. Williams mention at a previous meeting?
What did Mr. Williams mention at a previous meeting?
What do they observe the impact of during the encounter at Perchance?
What do they observe the impact of during the encounter at Perchance?
What is the proposed route for the railroad expansion?
What is the proposed route for the railroad expansion?
What does Mr. Burke encourage the protagonist's interest in?
What does Mr. Burke encourage the protagonist's interest in?
What does the railroad own near the tracks?
What does the railroad own near the tracks?
What did they discuss planting near the tracks and its impact on the environment?
What did they discuss planting near the tracks and its impact on the environment?
What does Connor express concern for?
What does Connor express concern for?
What does Mr. Burke mention about the impact of the railroad?
What does Mr. Burke mention about the impact of the railroad?
What does the encounter at Perchance highlight about the protagonist's interactions?
What does the encounter at Perchance highlight about the protagonist's interactions?
What was the protagonist mainly searching for in the forest?
What was the protagonist mainly searching for in the forest?
What was Duuzuu doing when the protagonist chided him?
What was Duuzuu doing when the protagonist chided him?
What does the protagonist point out to Connor, causing him to gasp?
What does the protagonist point out to Connor, causing him to gasp?
What does Duuzuu do after the protagonist points out the hummingbears?
What does Duuzuu do after the protagonist points out the hummingbears?
What does the protagonist attach to the leaves on the kitchen table?
What does the protagonist attach to the leaves on the kitchen table?
What type of tree do the bubbles only stick to?
What type of tree do the bubbles only stick to?
What does the protagonist feel after starting to write in her notebook?
What does the protagonist feel after starting to write in her notebook?
What does the protagonist do after finishing her notes?
What does the protagonist do after finishing her notes?
What does the protagonist observe Connor doing near the willow trees?
What does the protagonist observe Connor doing near the willow trees?
Where does the protagonist lay out the collected leaves?
Where does the protagonist lay out the collected leaves?
What does the protagonist feel when she gathers leaf samples from the trees?
What does the protagonist feel when she gathers leaf samples from the trees?
What does the protagonist reflect on while examining leaves from different willow trees?
What does the protagonist reflect on while examining leaves from different willow trees?
What does the protagonist feel upon discovering an abundance of snails near the willow trees?
What does the protagonist feel upon discovering an abundance of snails near the willow trees?
What does the protagonist do after tending to chores at the cottage?
What does the protagonist do after tending to chores at the cottage?
What does the protagonist notice about the new grove of blue willows?
What does the protagonist notice about the new grove of blue willows?
What does the protagonist do after discovering the bubbles only stick to specific leaves?
What does the protagonist do after discovering the bubbles only stick to specific leaves?
What does Willodeen do after encountering Miss Rossit and Mr. Burke?
What does Willodeen do after encountering Miss Rossit and Mr. Burke?
What does the urgency and tension of the situation refer to?
What does the urgency and tension of the situation refer to?
Where does Willodeen search for Connor?
Where does Willodeen search for Connor?
What does Mae and Birdie express concern for?
What does Mae and Birdie express concern for?
Where does the bucket brigade form to combat the approaching fire?
Where does the bucket brigade form to combat the approaching fire?
What makes breathing difficult for the villagers?
What makes breathing difficult for the villagers?
What does Willodeen leave for Mae and Birdie?
What does Willodeen leave for Mae and Birdie?
What is Willodeen's main objective when she sets out to search for Connor?
What is Willodeen's main objective when she sets out to search for Connor?
What does Willodeen resolve to do after reuniting with Mae and Birdie?
What does Willodeen resolve to do after reuniting with Mae and Birdie?
What do villagers display when rushing to battle the flames?
What do villagers display when rushing to battle the flames?
What happens to Quinby during the fire?
What happens to Quinby during the fire?
What does Willodeen decide to do despite the approaching twilight?
What does Willodeen decide to do despite the approaching twilight?
What do Willodeen and Connor observe about the hummingbears?
What do Willodeen and Connor observe about the hummingbears?
Who confronts Willodeen, Connor, and Quinby, creating a tense situation?
Who confronts Willodeen, Connor, and Quinby, creating a tense situation?
What recurring nightmare does Willodeen experience?
What recurring nightmare does Willodeen experience?
Who comforts Willodeen and acknowledges the lack of answers to her painful questions?
Who comforts Willodeen and acknowledges the lack of answers to her painful questions?
What does the story end with, providing a sense of warmth and stability?
What does the story end with, providing a sense of warmth and stability?
What does Willodeen request Connor to do regarding the news about the hummingbears?
What does Willodeen request Connor to do regarding the news about the hummingbears?
What does Willodeen seek from the adults around her?
What does Willodeen seek from the adults around her?
What does the encounter with Otwel Borwan add to the narrative?
What does the encounter with Otwel Borwan add to the narrative?
What does the text portray about the emotions and challenges faced by Willodeen?
What does the text portray about the emotions and challenges faced by Willodeen?
What does Willodeen find solace in?
What does Willodeen find solace in?
What does Willodeen experience a recurring nightmare about?
What does Willodeen experience a recurring nightmare about?
What do Willodeen and Connor observe about the hummingbears' nesting behavior?
What do Willodeen and Connor observe about the hummingbears' nesting behavior?
What does Willodeen reflect on due to her lack of knowledge?
What does Willodeen reflect on due to her lack of knowledge?
What does Willodeen contemplate the possibility of Quinby becoming?
What does Willodeen contemplate the possibility of Quinby becoming?
What does Willodeen struggle to do with Quinby in the hidden grove?
What does Willodeen struggle to do with Quinby in the hidden grove?
What does Willodeen discover in the hidden grove?
What does Willodeen discover in the hidden grove?
What does Willodeen observe Duuzuu doing in the grove?
What does Willodeen observe Duuzuu doing in the grove?
What does Willodeen ponder about the hummingbears' choice of nesting trees?
What does Willodeen ponder about the hummingbears' choice of nesting trees?
What does Willodeen spend time doing in the grove?
What does Willodeen spend time doing in the grove?
What does the wind do in the grove?
What does the wind do in the grove?
What does Willodeen struggle with despite her reluctance to share the special place with Connor?
What does Willodeen struggle with despite her reluctance to share the special place with Connor?
What does Willodeen contemplate the differences in between Duuzuu and Quinby?
What does Willodeen contemplate the differences in between Duuzuu and Quinby?
What does Willodeen observe Quinby focusing her digging near?
What does Willodeen observe Quinby focusing her digging near?
What does Willodeen contemplate while observing Duuzuu and Quinby in the grove?
What does Willodeen contemplate while observing Duuzuu and Quinby in the grove?
What was the main task of the villagers near the carousel?
What was the main task of the villagers near the carousel?
What did Connor do when he saw Willodeen near the carousel?
What did Connor do when he saw Willodeen near the carousel?
What did Willodeen confide in Connor about?
What did Willodeen confide in Connor about?
Where did the protagonist join her neighbors in their fight?
Where did the protagonist join her neighbors in their fight?
Who challenges Willodeen's comparison of the creatures, sparking dissent among the villagers?
Who challenges Willodeen's comparison of the creatures, sparking dissent among the villagers?
What prompts applause and celebration from the crowd during the meeting?
What prompts applause and celebration from the crowd during the meeting?
Who quotes Shakespeare to support Willodeen's perspective during the meeting?
Who quotes Shakespeare to support Willodeen's perspective during the meeting?
What does the meeting showcase regarding the villagers' relationship with the natural world?
What does the meeting showcase regarding the villagers' relationship with the natural world?
Who attempts to dismiss Willodeen at the meeting due to the exhaustion of the attendees?
Who attempts to dismiss Willodeen at the meeting due to the exhaustion of the attendees?
What is emphasized by Willodeen during her speech at the meeting?
What is emphasized by Willodeen during her speech at the meeting?
Who supports Connor's insistence on hearing Willodeen out at the meeting?
Who supports Connor's insistence on hearing Willodeen out at the meeting?
What does the scene at the meeting reflect?
What does the scene at the meeting reflect?
Who challenges Willodeen's perspective, sparking dissent among the villagers?
Who challenges Willodeen's perspective, sparking dissent among the villagers?
Who attempts to dismiss Willodeen at the meeting?
Who attempts to dismiss Willodeen at the meeting?
What does Willodeen emphasize during her speech at the meeting?
What does Willodeen emphasize during her speech at the meeting?
Who quotes Shakespeare to support Willodeen's perspective during the meeting?
Who quotes Shakespeare to support Willodeen's perspective during the meeting?
What gift does Miss Rossit give to the protagonist?
What gift does Miss Rossit give to the protagonist?
Who defends Connor's creations when others sneer at them?
Who defends Connor's creations when others sneer at them?
What do Birdie and Mae credit the protagonist for?
What do Birdie and Mae credit the protagonist for?
Where does the story shift to the perspective of a screecher returning to familiar surroundings?
Where does the story shift to the perspective of a screecher returning to familiar surroundings?
What does the text emphasize about the fleeting nature of life and the magic of the earth?
What does the text emphasize about the fleeting nature of life and the magic of the earth?
Who expresses interest in reading Connor's story about Quinby?
Who expresses interest in reading Connor's story about Quinby?
What do the group buy from Nedwit Poole's stand at the Faire?
What do the group buy from Nedwit Poole's stand at the Faire?
How does the protagonist find solace after losing a loved one?
How does the protagonist find solace after losing a loved one?
What do the protagonist and Connor bond over at the Faire?
What do the protagonist and Connor bond over at the Faire?
Where do the protagonist and Connor walk to with a lantern?
Where do the protagonist and Connor walk to with a lantern?
What does Willodeen decide to do with Duuzuu unexpectedly?
What does Willodeen decide to do with Duuzuu unexpectedly?
What does the screecher find comfort in?
What does the screecher find comfort in?
What does the committee do regarding the bounty on screechers?
What does the committee do regarding the bounty on screechers?
What do the group enjoy and then buy from a stand at the Faire?
What do the group enjoy and then buy from a stand at the Faire?
What does the compromise involve in dealing with the peacock snails?
What does the compromise involve in dealing with the peacock snails?
What happens to the village's Faire despite the changes in the hummingbear population?
What happens to the village's Faire despite the changes in the hummingbear population?
What role does Willodeen take on in the village committee?
What role does Willodeen take on in the village committee?
What happens to the riverside blue willows by the next autumn?
What happens to the riverside blue willows by the next autumn?
What does Willodeen find peace in, regarding Duuzuu and Connor?
What does Willodeen find peace in, regarding Duuzuu and Connor?
What does the village form a committee to make decisions about?
What does the village form a committee to make decisions about?
What does Willodeen emphasize at a meeting?
What does Willodeen emphasize at a meeting?
What does the text highlight about the Faire for the year?
What does the text highlight about the Faire for the year?
What does Willodeen start attending again with the support of Miss Rossit and Connor?
What does Willodeen start attending again with the support of Miss Rossit and Connor?
What does the protagonist struggle to sleep without?
What does the protagonist struggle to sleep without?
What does Willodeen believe about the hummingbears' nesting behavior?
What does Willodeen believe about the hummingbears' nesting behavior?
What did Willodeen conclude from her experiment with tree leaves and Duuzuu's bubbles?
What did Willodeen conclude from her experiment with tree leaves and Duuzuu's bubbles?
What does Willodeen propose to control the snail population and potentially fix the situation?
What does Willodeen propose to control the snail population and potentially fix the situation?
What does the community blame for the fire?
What does the community blame for the fire?
Where do Willodeen and Connor visit, which is covered in ash, to reflect on the possibility of seeing Quinby again?
Where do Willodeen and Connor visit, which is covered in ash, to reflect on the possibility of seeing Quinby again?
What does Connor ask Willodeen at the end of the chapter?
What does Connor ask Willodeen at the end of the chapter?
What does the community use to fight the wildfire?
What does the community use to fight the wildfire?
What does Willodeen notice an increase of in the hidden grove?
What does Willodeen notice an increase of in the hidden grove?
What do the community consider the minimal damage and lack of serious injuries caused by the fire?
What do the community consider the minimal damage and lack of serious injuries caused by the fire?
Who does Willodeen agree to meet the next morning to search for Quinby?
Who does Willodeen agree to meet the next morning to search for Quinby?
Where does Willodeen propose to lure the screechers back to control the snail population?
Where does Willodeen propose to lure the screechers back to control the snail population?
What does Willodeen and Connor observe about the hummingbears' nesting behavior?
What does Willodeen and Connor observe about the hummingbears' nesting behavior?
Flashcards
Screecher Encounter
Screecher Encounter
The protagonist encounters an injured screecher, Sir Zurt, and is confronted by hunters.
Protagonist's Empathy
Protagonist's Empathy
The protagonist feels compassion for the injured screecher and refuses to help the hunters.
Village Council Meeting
Village Council Meeting
A meeting about the disappearance of hummingbears and related concerns.
Hummingbear Disappearance
Hummingbear Disappearance
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Protagonist's Outburst
Protagonist's Outburst
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Railroad Expansion Concerns
Railroad Expansion Concerns
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Dragon Sighs
Dragon Sighs
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Hummingbear Nesting
Hummingbear Nesting
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Otwel Borwan's Confrontation
Otwel Borwan's Confrontation
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Importance of Wildfires
Importance of Wildfires
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Hummingbear Nest Discovery
Hummingbear Nest Discovery
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Hummingbear-Quinby Connection
Hummingbear-Quinby Connection
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Fire Control
Fire Control
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Quinby's Disappearance
Quinby's Disappearance
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Hummingbear Nesting Theory
Hummingbear Nesting Theory
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Snail-Tree-Hummingbird Connection
Snail-Tree-Hummingbird Connection
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Community Blame
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Carousel Reflection
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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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