Questions and Answers
What was Max's initial response to Fang when he mentioned they needed food?
She refused to acknowledge her own hunger.
What idea did Max suggest to Fang for refueling?
Ski slopes near the mountains
Why did Max lead them away from the small towns dotted around the mountain foothills?
To avoid attracting unnecessary attention
What made one of the houses seem different from the others?
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How did Max approach landing near the deserted house?
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What did the narrator do after shaking out their legs?
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Why did the narrator consider themselves a 'thoughtful burglar'?
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What was the condition of the fridge when the narrator entered the house?
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What did the narrator find in the kitchen cupboards?
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Why did the characters feel too full and moan after consuming the food?
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Study Notes
- Max, the leader of a group of genetically engineered human-animal hybrids called the Flock, was ignoring her hunger for half an hour, determined not to give in to Fang's taunts.
- As their leader, Max felt responsible for taking care of Nudge and stopped to find food.
- They flew around the San Francisco Peaks and spotted empty vacation houses.
- Max led them to a secluded cottage, where they landed and crept quietly through the woods to reconnoiter.
- The cottage appeared abandoned, with no signs of life or alarm systems.
- Using a pocketknife, Max broke into the cottage and found food in the fridge and kitchen cupboards.
- They enjoyed a meal of soup, beans, fruit, and ravioli, and rested on the musty couches.
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