Saving Winslow by Sharon Creech Multiple Choice Questions
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What did Louie's father bring home in the basket?

  • A piglet
  • A cat
  • A small dog
  • A mini donkey (correct)

    • Why did Louie's father usually deal with things related to Uncle Pete?

  • Wasting time or money
  • Both A and B (correct)
  • Doing dangerous activities
  • Helping Uncle Pete with his farm

    • What did Louie initially mistake the animal in the basket for?

  • A piglet
  • A dog
  • A goat (correct)
  • A cat

    • Why did the days seem smaller than the one before during winter?

    <p>Night came too early and stayed too long</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who struggled to feed Winslow, the donkey?

    <p>Louie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who had joined the army, leaving Louie missing him?

    <p>Gus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who expressed pride in Gus's service in the army?

    <p>Louie's father</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who struggled with sports due to lack of natural talent?

    <p>Louie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who claimed to be in love upon meeting the sisters, Claudine and Nora?

    <p>Mack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who set up a place for the donkey in the cellar upon returning home?

    <p>Louie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was often mistaken for siblings with Louie due to their similar physical appearance?

    <p>Mack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who reflected on his premature birth and his helpless early days, drawing parallels with his efforts to keep Winslow alive?

    <p>Louie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who missed his brother, Gus, who had joined the army?

    <p>Louie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who had a different build and had joined the army?

    <p>Gus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who had difficulty with sports involving balls and lacked natural talent for them?

    <p>Louie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was mistaken for siblings with Louie due to their similar physical appearance?

    <p>Mack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for Louie feeling lonely and adrift in the old, drafty house?

    <p>His brother is in the army</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Louie's parents think when his father brings home the pitiful donkey?

    <p>They are surprised</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the motherless donkey that Louie accepts the mission to save?

    <p>Winslow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does Louie plan to keep Winslow?

    <p>In the cellar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who helps Louie and his father choose a suitable powdered milk formula for Winslow?

    <p>Mack and his father</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Louie's father feel about the donkey's survival?

    <p>Pessimistic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotion does Louie's determination to save Winslow illustrate?

    <p>Resilience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the story set the stage for?

    <p>A heartwarming and challenging journey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main theme of the story?

    <p>Compassion and determination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie's bond with Winslow illustrate?

    <p>His commitment to caring for the donkey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial reaction of Louie's parents to the donkey's survival?

    <p>Skeptical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is Louie's friend that helps him in caring for Winslow?

    <p>Mack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sound does Winslow make when taken outside?

    <p>Beh-heh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who shows concern for Winslow's well-being?

    <p>Uncle Pete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie leave for the disheveled man on the park bench?

    <p>Food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who makes a noise and leans against Nora, indicating a liking towards her?

    <p>Winslow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contrasting scenes does Louie encounter?

    <p>An idyllic scene with a bird and a disheveled man on a park bench</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who reflects on both the idyllic scene and the unkempt man?

    <p>Louie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who updates Uncle Pete on Winslow's condition and sleeping patterns?

    <p>Louie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie's mother call Uncle Pete?

    <p>Trouble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who interacts with Louie and shows interest in Winslow?

    <p>Nora</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrative highlight about the characters' attitudes towards Winslow?

    <p>Different attitudes and reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Winslow's alertness outside indicate?

    <p>Interest or concern</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sound does Winslow make when taken outside?

    <p>Beh-heh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie struggle with in sports?

    <p>Knowing where to move when a ball is coming at him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is in the army, causing Louie to feel their absence deeply?

    <p>Gus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Gus sign his letters to the family?

    <p>Remember me, Gus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who visits to see their sickly donkey, Winslow?

    <p>Claudine and Nora</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Nora feel about Winslow the donkey?

    <p>Repulsive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie recall wishing to freeze in a beautiful scene?

    <p>Sunflowers and an indigo bunting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What name does Louie recall in connection with the bird?

    <p>Indigo bunting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie offer to let Nora do with Winslow?

    <p>Hold Winslow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Louie feel during a rare moment of clarity and peace?

    <p>Connected with the bird</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie relate to Winslow's struggle to survive?

    <p>A moment when he felt pitiful and scrawny, but made it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie worry about finding?

    <p>Something he's good at and passionate about</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie's mother announce visitors to see?

    <p>Their sickly donkey, Winslow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Louie leave for the disheveled man on the park bench?

    <p>Two rolls and a candy bar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotion does Louie's determination to save Winslow illustrate?

    <p>Compassion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contrasting scenes does Louie encounter?

    <p>An idyllic scene with a bird on a sunflower and a disheveled man on a park bench</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie recall wishing to freeze in a beautiful scene?

    <p>The scene of the unkempt thin man in a tattered army jacket on the park bench</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the donkey that Louie holds in his arms, trying to keep alive?

    <p>Winslow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the painting above Louie's bed depict?

    <p>A boy tugging on a rope tied to a calf in a gentle tug-of-war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where had another copy of the painting hung?

    <p>In the hospital waiting room outside the infant intensive care unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significance did the struggle of the boy and the calf hold for Louie's parents?

    <p>It spoke to them and calmed them during their time spent in the hospital waiting room</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie's mother think of Uncle Pete?

    <p>She considers him trouble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who suggests that Winslow may have an infection?

    <p>Mack's father</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who administers two shots and leaves a prescription for Winslow?

    <p>A retired veterinarian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial reaction of Nora towards Winslow the donkey?

    <p>She is initially skeptical of Winslow's health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is known for his forceful greetings?

    <p>Uncle Pete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who struggles with illness and shows signs of being unwell?

    <p>Winslow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Louie seek help from for Winslow's condition?

    <p>Mack's father</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Winslow lean against and who pats his head?

    <p>Nora and Louie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who takes Winslow outside on a snowy morning?

    <p>Louie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is described as a large man with mammoth hands and feet?

    <p>Uncle Pete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is referred to as 'trouble' by Louie's mother?

    <p>Uncle Pete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Louie take Winslow to, to examine and treat his illness?

    <p>A retired veterinarian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prompts Louie to question its unusual nature?

    <p>A childhood memory of seeing a bright silver light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who expresses reluctance to see Winslow due to his illness?

    <p>Nora</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who acknowledges Winslow's illness but shows skepticism about his chances of survival?

    <p>Uncle Pete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leads to a sense of relief and surprise for both Louie and his father?

    <p>Louie successfully administers a shot to Winslow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who insists that Louie continues to care for Winslow despite his initial reluctance?

    <p>Louie's father</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the excerpt provide insight into?

    <p>Louie's emotional journey and his growing determination to care for Winslow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is instructed by a vet to give his donkey, Winslow, daily shots for at least ten days?

    <p>Louie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie recall during the excerpt?

    <p>A childhood memory of seeing a bright silver light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who shows skepticism about Winslow's chances of survival?

    <p>Uncle Pete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who expresses reluctance to see Winslow due to his illness?

    <p>Nora</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who overcomes his fear and successfully administers a shot to Winslow?

    <p>Louie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie find and cherish from his friend Gus?

    <p>A postcard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who visits Louie and expresses reluctance to see Winslow due to his illness?

    <p>Nora</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is Louie's lovesick friend pining for a girl named Claudine?

    <p>Mack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie reflect on when offering advice to Mack?

    <p>His experience with excessive attention from a classmate named Cookie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What provides Louie with a sense of joy and amusement?

    <p>His interactions with Nora and Winslow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Nora suggest for an unconventional adventure with Winslow?

    <p>Walking a donkey on a sled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Louie struggle to understand the communication style of?

    <p>Nora</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie find challenging in his interactions with Nora?

    <p>Understanding her communication style</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is Louie's lovesick friend pining for?

    <p>Claudine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie offer to let Nora do with Winslow?

    <p>Walk Winslow on a sled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Louie encounter that is lovesick and pining for a girl named Claudine?

    <p>Mack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie reflect on when offering advice to Mack?

    <p>His experience with excessive attention from a classmate named Cookie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What provides Louie with a sense of joy and amusement?

    <p>His interactions with Nora and Winslow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie struggle with when it comes to giving medicine to Winslow?

    <p>Winslow's slow response to the medicine makes Louie question if he is helping or hurting him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who visits and expresses surprise at Winslow's progress?

    <p>Mack and Claudine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie wonder about all donkeys and feel embarrassed about?

    <p>If all donkeys are sad and feeling embarrassed when given a children's book about a donkey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who suggests that Louie should get a leash for Winslow and walk him like a dog?

    <p>Nora</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie discuss with Nora, leading to a potential shift in their relationship?

    <p>Louie's previous dog and Nora's sympathy for his loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Winslow's enthusiastic greeting upon Louie's return home bring him?

    <p>Relief and happiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who shows little interest in Winslow's well-being?

    <p>Nora</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie's interaction with Nora hint at?

    <p>A potential shift in their relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie search for in the school library but find none?

    <p>Books about donkeys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie feel emotionally connected to, believing that saving it will also protect his friend Gus?

    <p>Winslow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie take on the responsibility of while his parents work?

    <p>Caring for Winslow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie constantly worry about while caring for Winslow?

    <p>Winslow's well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Louie mistake for a bear in the story?

    <p>A puffy brown jacket</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Louie embarrassed after the bear incident?

    <p>He had been afraid of a jacket</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What woke Louie up from his sleep?

    <p>His brother, Gus, nudging him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Gus holding that Louie had mistaken for a bear?

    <p>A puffy brown jacket</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie recall feeling was missing while watching the chickens' display for Nora?

    <p>A sense of completeness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Winslow's loud braying prompt Uncle Pete to say?

    <p>Winslow is just a lazy old scaredy-cat watchdog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie express concern about regarding dogs and donkeys?

    <p>Their compatibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Uncle Pete attribute to the scruffy brown dog's behavior?

    <p>Being a slow and lazy watchdog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie's father announce about Winslow due to town regulations?

    <p>Winslow needs to go</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Nora often check on early in the morning?

    <p>Winslow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Uncle Pete arrive in?

    <p>A blue truck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who complains about Winslow's noise?

    <p>Mrs. Tooley</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Louie's neighbor, Mack, mention in relation to Winslow?

    <p>Claudine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who seems to accept Uncle Pete after their interaction?

    <p>Winslow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Louie question about leaving the gate unlatched?

    <p>Nora</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Louie's father gather the family to discuss something important about?

    <p>Winslow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Louie's father discuss something important about with Uncle Pete?

    <p>Winslow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Louie's father usually deal with things related to?

    <p>Winslow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Louie's father bring home in the basket?

    <p>Winslow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Louie's bond with Winslow illustrate?

    <p>Compassion and care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the visit to Uncle Pete's farm lead to for Louie?

    <p>A reflective moment about the resilience of animals and his own journey with Winslow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protective nature of the calf's mother highlight?

    <p>The dynamics of animal interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie's perspective on animal care contrast with?

    <p>The dismissive behavior of an animal control officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Nora compare the newborn lambs to?

    <p>How Winslow looked when Louie first got him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Winslow bravely confront during the shortcut to the dump?

    <p>A barking dog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie suggest after the encounter with the barking dog?

    <p>Visiting Uncle Pete's farm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who encourages Louie, Nora, and Winslow to explore the farm?

    <p>Uncle Pete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie draw from when reassuring Nora about the newborn lambs?

    <p>His experience with newborn lambs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the calf's mother do when Winslow gets too close to her baby?

    <p>Intervenes to show her protective nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Nora's reaction to the farm animals?

    <p>She is captivated by them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie reflect on regarding Nora and Winslow?

    <p>How Nora is animated by the farm visit and how Winslow has made it despite his own struggles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the visit to the dump lead to for Winslow?

    <p>A brave confrontation with a barking dog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie recall about Nora's demeanor when he first finds her with Winslow?

    <p>She was quiet and uncommunicative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie consider doing to quiet people when he finds them maddening?

    <p>Wanting to bore a hole in their heads to see what they are thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What surprises Louie about Nora's visit to his house?

    <p>Her unexpected arrival in a bright yellow rain jacket</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie and Nora discuss regarding Winslow's leash?

    <p>Nora's revelation about taking it from the hook in Winslow's pen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie find maddening at times?

    <p>Quiet and uncommunicative people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie and his family feel on a foggy Saturday morning?

    <p>Gloomy and missing someone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Nora do when Louie thanks her for finding Winslow?

    <p>She shushes him and does not provide much information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie wish Mack was with him for?

    <p>To keep him company and comfort him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie find frustrating about quiet people?

    <p>Their mysterious thoughts and emotions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie find Winslow to be upon his return home?

    <p>Playful and affectionate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie discuss with Nora that leads to a potential shift in their relationship?

    <p>Their mutual concern for Winslow's well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Nora do after giving Winslow's leash to Louie?

    <p>She runs home without saying a word</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for the visit from the animal control officer?

    <p>The neighborhood not being zoned for farm animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the woman from the Board of Health deem Winslow to be?

    <p>A health hazard due to ticks, fleas, and bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrative convey about the neighborhood's zoning regulations?

    <p>They are strictly enforced, leading to distress for Louie and his family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text highlight about the relationship between Louie and Winslow?

    <p>Louie's strong emotional attachment to Winslow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main theme conveyed through the narrative?

    <p>The complexities of human-animal relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What adds to the tension in the neighborhood regarding Winslow?

    <p>Complaints from neighbors about Winslow's behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrative capture regarding the struggle of Louie and his family?

    <p>Their attempt to protect and keep their beloved animal despite opposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrative convey about the practical challenges of keeping a donkey in a residential area?

    <p>The emotional and practical challenges of keeping a donkey in a residential area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotion does Louie express as he questions the rules and people's behavior?

    <p>Frustration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the situation with Winslow become as the narrative progresses?

    <p>Increasingly problematic with conflicting opinions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrative convey about the struggle to hold onto something meaningful in the face of adversity?

    <p>It is a challenging struggle to hold onto something meaningful in the face of adversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the story capture regarding the conflict that can arise in a community setting?

    <p>The complexities and conflicts that can arise in a community setting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Winslow's enthusiastic greeting upon Louie's return home bring him?

    <p>A sense of joy and amusement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrative capture regarding the struggle of Louie and his family?

    <p>The emotional and financial strain of caring for a sickly donkey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie reflect on regarding Nora and Winslow?

    <p>Nora's initial skepticism about Winslow's chances of survival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the story set the stage for?

    <p>A heartwarming tale of determination and resilience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Winslow's braying serve as in the story?

    <p>A warning of the fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who expresses sadness over missing Gus, and Winslow responds mournfully?

    <p>Mack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What strengthens the bond between Winslow and Louie in the story?

    <p>The incident of the fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who complains about Winslow's braying, causing tension with Louie's family?

    <p>Mrs. Tooley</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Louie and his father find when they investigate Winslow during a storm?

    <p>Winslow agitated, kicking against the fence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie realize is missing and remembers Winslow's mother?

    <p>Something important</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who smells of smoke and leads to the discovery of a fire in the garage loft?

    <p>Winslow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What creates tension and a sense of urgency in the story?

    <p>The storm and fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who observes newborn animals on the farm in the story?

    <p>Louie and Nora</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who checks on Winslow during a storm and hears him braying loudly?

    <p>Louie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie's family and Winslow emerge from after the incident?

    <p>Safe from the fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie recall during the excerpt?

    <p>Wishing to freeze in a beautiful scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie see in his mind as he falls asleep each night?

    <p>Scenes of people and places in new combinations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie wonder about the silvery light that woke him up one night?

    <p>If Gus was awake and seeing the same light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Louie's parents announce visitors to see?

    <p>A postcard from Gus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie feel as Winslow settles in with the ewe and her newborn lamb?

    <p>Everything is as it should be</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Louie think he would feel on the day he had to leave Winslow at the farm?

    <p>Infinitely sad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Nora suggest when Uncle Pete asks for help with giving shots to a lamb?

    <p>She could hold the lamb while Louie gives the shots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Louie and Nora do after school on a foggy Saturday morning?

    <p>Walked down the road with Winslow to Uncle Pete's farm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Louie and Nora reintroduce Winslow to at Uncle Pete's farm?

    <p>The animals and his new home with the sheep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Louie and Nora talk about doing after school, except for Louie's concern about not having a bike?

    <p>Riding bikes out to Uncle Pete's farm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Louie and Nora do with Winslow after school?

    <p>Walked down the road with Winslow to Uncle Pete's farm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Uncle Pete carry when he asked Louie and Nora for help with a lamb?

    <p>A tray with a syringe and vials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Louie's parents hold while sitting on the front steps when Louie returned home?

    <p>A postcard from Gus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Winslow do to alert the Tooleys' family to a fire?

    <p>He brays loudly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie suggest about Winslow's potential role?

    <p>He can help Uncle Pete with his livestock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrative emphasize about Winslow's role?

    <p>His protective instincts and potential as a livestock guardian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the story emphasize about the bond between Louie, Winslow, and Nora?

    <p>Contemplating Winslow's role as a protector and his potential to thrive in a new environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text explore in relation to Winslow's potential?

    <p>The potential for growth and new opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie reflect on when discussing Winslow's qualities?

    <p>The challenges faced by various individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie's mother offer to the Tooleys' family?

    <p>A place to stay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Uncle Pete arrive with news of?

    <p>A coyote attack on his livestock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie and Nora discuss about Winslow?

    <p>His qualities as a donkey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrative showcase about Winslow's actions?

    <p>The positive impact and potential as a livestock guardian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louie's empathy and understanding lead to?

    <p>The realization that Winslow's skills can be valuable in a new setting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What theme does the text explore through the narrative?

    <p>Empathy, understanding, and the potential for growth and new opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Louie's Struggle to Find His Place

    • Louie struggles with sports and feels he doesn't know where to move when a ball is coming at him
    • Louie worries about finding something he's good at and passionate about
    • Louie feels the absence of his brother Gus, who is in the army, deeply
    • Gus rarely communicates with his family and signs his letters with "Remember me, Gus"
    • Louie's mother announces visitors to see their sickly donkey, Winslow
    • Claudine and Nora visit, with Claudine finding Winslow cute and Nora finding him repulsive
    • Louie defends Winslow, hoping he will make it, despite doubts
    • Louie recalls a moment when he wished to freeze a beautiful scene with sunflowers and an indigo bunting
    • Louie feels a connection with the bird, recalling the name "indigo bunting"
    • Louie's feeling of connection with the bird is a rare moment of clarity and peace for him
    • Louie offers to let Nora hold Winslow, but she questions the point due to the donkey's potential demise
    • Louie recalls a moment when he felt pitiful and scrawny, but made it, relating to Winslow's struggle to survive

    Louie's struggles with giving medicine to his sick donkey Winslow

    • Louie struggles to give Winslow his medicine, feeling helpless and imagining his own experiences as a newborn.
    • Winslow's slow response to the medicine leads Louie to question whether he is helping or hurting him.
    • Louie feels emotionally connected to Winslow, believing that saving him will also protect his friend Gus.
    • Louie's friends Mack and Claudine visit and express surprise at Winslow's progress.
    • Louie takes on the responsibility of caring for Winslow while his parents work, constantly worrying about him.
    • Louie searches for books about donkeys in the school library but finds none.
    • Louie wonders if all donkeys are sad and feels embarrassed when given a children's book about a donkey.
    • Winslow's enthusiastic greeting upon Louie's return home brings him relief and happiness.
    • Louie interacts with Nora, who shows little interest in Winslow's well-being.
    • Nora suggests that Louie should get a leash for Winslow and walks him like a dog.
    • Louie discusses his previous dog with Nora, who expresses sympathy for his loss.
    • Louie and Nora's interactions hint at a potential shift in their relationship.

    Finding Winslow and a Surprise Visit

    • Louie is searching for Winslow, feeling worried and frightened, and wishes Mack was with him.
    • Louie finds Nora seated cross-legged on the grass with Winslow, who is very tired and sleeping.
    • Louie finds quiet people maddening and sometimes wants to bore a hole in their heads to see what they are thinking.
    • Nora is quiet, and when Louie thanks her for finding Winslow, she responds with "Shh" and does not provide much information.
    • Nora gives Winslow's leash to Louie and runs home, leaving Louie wondering how she got Winslow's leash.
    • Louie is eager to see Nora at school and find out where and when she found Winslow, but she is not at lunch or among the crowds after school.
    • Louie arrives home to find Winslow in his pen with Mack, and they discuss how Winslow got out and the need for a lock on the gate.
    • Louie and his family are gloomy on a foggy Saturday morning, wearing Gus's clothing and missing him.
    • Nora visits Louie's house, wearing a bright yellow rain jacket, and goes to check on Winslow.
    • Winslow is playful and affectionate with Louie and Nora.
    • Louie and Nora discuss Winslow's leash, and Nora reveals that she got it from the hook in Winslow's pen.
    • Nora's visit surprises Louie and his family, and they seem to be missing Gus.

    The Trouble with Winslow

    • Louie and Nora want to keep Winslow the donkey, despite objections from others.
    • Louie feels a strong emotional attachment to Winslow, comparing it to the loss of his brother Gus.
    • The neighborhood is not zoned for farm animals, leading to complaints and a visit from an animal control officer.
    • The officer orders the removal of Winslow within seven days, causing distress for Louie and his family.
    • Louie becomes agitated and questions the rules and people's behavior, expressing frustration.
    • A woman from the Board of Health visits and deems Winslow a health hazard due to ticks, fleas, and bacteria in the feces.
    • Winslow's loud and obnoxious braying adds to the tension, leading to more complaints from neighbors.
    • The situation with Winslow becomes increasingly problematic, with conflicting opinions and no clear resolution in sight.
    • The text highlights the emotional and practical challenges of keeping a donkey in a residential area.
    • It portrays the struggle of a young boy and his family as they try to protect and keep their beloved animal despite opposition.
    • The story captures the complexities of human-animal relationships and the conflicts that can arise in a community setting.
    • The narrative conveys the themes of attachment, loss, and the struggle to hold onto something meaningful in the face of adversity.

    Winslow the Donkey Saves the Day

    • Louie's donkey, Winslow, alerts the Tooleys' family to a fire by braying loudly, ultimately saving them from harm.
    • The fire triggers a response from fire trucks and a community gathering, with everyone relieved that the Tooleys escaped safely.
    • Louie's mother offers the Tooleys a place to stay, and Louie checks on Boom-Boom, the Tooleys' baby, who is unharmed.
    • Louie reflects on the challenges faced by various individuals, including the Tooleys, Nora, and Winslow, showing empathy and understanding.
    • The next morning, the family is in the kitchen, and Uncle Pete arrives with news of a coyote attack on his livestock.
    • Louie suggests that Winslow, a natural protector, can help Uncle Pete with his livestock, leading to a discussion about Winslow's potential as a livestock guardian.
    • Louie and Nora take Winslow for a final walk and discuss his qualities as a donkey, showing appreciation for his unique abilities.
    • The text highlights the key role Winslow played in saving the Tooleys and how his protective instincts can benefit Uncle Pete's livestock.
    • Louie's empathy and understanding of animal behavior lead to the realization that Winslow's skills can be valuable in a new setting.
    • The story emphasizes the bond between Louie, Winslow, and Nora, as they contemplate Winslow's role as a protector and his potential to thrive in a new environment.
    • The narrative showcases the positive impact of Winslow's actions and his potential as a livestock guardian, offering a new purpose and future for the donkey.
    • The text explores themes of empathy, understanding, and the potential for growth and new opportunities, symbolized by Winslow's role as a protector.

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