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What does Tulo initially suspect is causing the kite not to move upward?
What does Tulo initially suspect is causing the kite not to move upward?
- It is tangled in a tree
- The rope is broken
- There could be a downdraft (correct)
- The kite is too heavy
What action does Tulo take to try and free the kite?
What action does Tulo take to try and free the kite?
- He pulls savagely on the line (correct)
- He jumps into the tree
- He calls for help
- He lets go of the line
How does Jaana react when she sees the light coming down?
How does Jaana react when she sees the light coming down?
- She runs away scared
- She climbs the tree immediately
- She starts singing
- She believes it's a star (correct)
What does Tulo compare stars to when questioned by Jaana?
What does Tulo compare stars to when questioned by Jaana?
What unusual feature does the star have when Tulo gets close to it?
What unusual feature does the star have when Tulo gets close to it?
What does Jaana exclaim about the star once it is close to them?
What does Jaana exclaim about the star once it is close to them?
What does Tulo decide to do with the line entangled in the tree?
What does Tulo decide to do with the line entangled in the tree?
What did Tulo do with the leading end of the line?
What did Tulo do with the leading end of the line?
How did Tulo feel as he continued to manage the kite line?
How did Tulo feel as he continued to manage the kite line?
What was Tulo's main concern as they flew the kite?
What was Tulo's main concern as they flew the kite?
What physical sensation did Tulo experience while operating the kite?
What physical sensation did Tulo experience while operating the kite?
What did Tulo do to brace himself against the wind?
What did Tulo do to brace himself against the wind?
What did Tulo do when he realized he might lose the kite?
What did Tulo do when he realized he might lose the kite?
How did the kite behave as Tulo managed it?
How did the kite behave as Tulo managed it?
What was the status of the ball of rope after two hours of flying the kite?
What was the status of the ball of rope after two hours of flying the kite?
Study Notes
The Storm and the Kite
- Two children, Tulo and Jaana, fly a giant kite during a snowstorm.
- Tulo is described as an experienced kite flyer and a skilled sherman (likely a fisherman).
- They fly the kite for over two hours, using almost all their rope.
- The kite rises unusually high without encountering downdrafts.
- Tulo experiences physical strain from holding the kite line.
- The kite appears to stop ascending and doesn't fall.
- Tulo worries the rope might break if he pulls too hard.
- Tulo's dream foreshadows the events that unfold.
Discovering the Star
- Jaana spots a light attached to the kite, along with a shiny object.
- The light is so bright it illuminates their cabin.
- The children pull the kite into a tree, where it becomes entangled.
- The shiny object is described as a "star," small and round.
- It emits varying green, blue, and silver light.
- The star does not burn the tree branches despite being on fire.
Wonder and the Star Tree
- The star pulsates with bursts of gold and silver sparks.
- The children are amazed and consider their tree the only "star tree" in the world.
- The star’s light resembles the dream seen by Tulo.
- The event seems to have fulfilled Tulo's dream in an unexpected way.
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Test your understanding of 'The Storm and the Kite'. This quiz covers key elements of the story, including the characters, their experiences with the kite, and the mysterious star they discover. Explore the themes and events that drive the narrative forward.
