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Who is the author of The Wild Robot?
Who is the author of The Wild Robot?
Peter Brown
Where does the story begin?
Where does the story begin?
On the ocean
What disaster was caused by a hurricane?
What disaster was caused by a hurricane?
How many of the crates floating from the cargo ship survived?
How many of the crates floating from the cargo ship survived?
What was inside each crate on the cargo ship?
What was inside each crate on the cargo ship?
How did four of the five robots get destroyed when they got to the island?
How did four of the five robots get destroyed when they got to the island?
What found the one robot that survived?
What found the one robot that survived?
How did Roz, the robot, get activated the first time?
How did Roz, the robot, get activated the first time?
What did Roz say each time she's activated?
What did Roz say each time she's activated?
What was Roz's first sort-of feeling?
What was Roz's first sort-of feeling?
What was Roz like when she climbed out of her broken crate?
What was Roz like when she climbed out of her broken crate?
What word was etched on the robot's torso?
What word was etched on the robot's torso?
What happened when water touched Roz's body?
What happened when water touched Roz's body?
What were Roz's survival instincts?
What were Roz's survival instincts?
What animal did Roz copy in order to climb to the top of the cliffs?
What animal did Roz copy in order to climb to the top of the cliffs?
Why wasn't the forest a comfortable place for Roz?
Why wasn't the forest a comfortable place for Roz?
What was the only thing Roz really wanted when she stood motionless in the forest?
What was the only thing Roz really wanted when she stood motionless in the forest?
What bounced off Roz's head after she stood motionless for a long time?
What bounced off Roz's head after she stood motionless for a long time?
What feeling did Roz kind of feel when pinecones hit her head?
What feeling did Roz kind of feel when pinecones hit her head?
Why was the top of the mountain more comfortable for Roz than the forest below?
Why was the top of the mountain more comfortable for Roz than the forest below?
What did Roz realize when she saw there was water all around the mountain?
What did Roz realize when she saw there was water all around the mountain?
What kind of birds circled above the foothills of the mountain?
What kind of birds circled above the foothills of the mountain?
How was Roz's life different than the other animals' lives on the island?
How was Roz's life different than the other animals' lives on the island?
What was Roz doing when she anchored her hands to the rocks and switched off her nonessential programs?
What was Roz doing when she anchored her hands to the rocks and switched off her nonessential programs?
What happened when Roz's body slid against stone?
What happened when Roz's body slid against stone?
What did Roz grab and hold onto so she wouldn't go over the cliff in the mudslide waterfall?
What did Roz grab and hold onto so she wouldn't go over the cliff in the mudslide waterfall?
Who did Roz wake up in the cave?
Who did Roz wake up in the cave?
What instinct makes bears attack?
What instinct makes bears attack?
Why couldn't Roz fight the bears?
Why couldn't Roz fight the bears?
How did Roz get away from the bears?
How did Roz get away from the bears?
What is the problem with sitting in a pine tree?
What is the problem with sitting in a pine tree?
What kind of bird pooped on Roz's face?
What kind of bird pooped on Roz's face?
What insect did Roz see that had great camouflage?
What insect did Roz see that had great camouflage?
What did Roz put all over herself to camouflage herself?
What did Roz put all over herself to camouflage herself?
What different types of camouflage did Roz use to disguise herself?
What different types of camouflage did Roz use to disguise herself?
Whose behavior did Roz start out observing?
Whose behavior did Roz start out observing?
What did Roz discover about language?
What did Roz discover about language?
What was the one hour in the morning called when all the animals were safe?
What was the one hour in the morning called when all the animals were safe?
What was the owl's name?
What was the owl's name?
What was the weasel's name?
What was the weasel's name?
What was the buck's name?
What was the buck's name?
What did Roz say she could do to help Fink, the fox?
What did Roz say she could do to help Fink, the fox?
What was the groundhog's name?
What was the groundhog's name?
What was the 'new word' that spread across the island?
What was the 'new word' that spread across the island?
How did Roz help Fink the fox?
How did Roz help Fink the fox?
What happened when the rock Roz was hanging onto broke on the cliff?
What happened when the rock Roz was hanging onto broke on the cliff?
What did the goose in the one egg that survived keep saying?
What did the goose in the one egg that survived keep saying?
What happened when a badger attacked Pinktail the opossum?
What happened when a badger attacked Pinktail the opossum?
What did the opossum say they were naturals at?
What did the opossum say they were naturals at?
What kinds of animals are opossums?
What kinds of animals are opossums?
How did Roz try to act in order to make friends?
How did Roz try to act in order to make friends?
How did the gray goose, Loudwing, tell Roz she needed to act if she wanted the gosling to survive?
How did the gray goose, Loudwing, tell Roz she needed to act if she wanted the gosling to survive?
What did Loudwing the gray goose tell Roz to feed the gosling?
What did Loudwing the gray goose tell Roz to feed the gosling?
What did Loudwing the gray goose warn Roz about runts?
What did Loudwing the gray goose warn Roz about runts?
What did Loudwing suggest as a name for Roz's gosling?
What did Loudwing suggest as a name for Roz's gosling?
Who did Loudwing suggest Roz talk to for help building a shelter?
Who did Loudwing suggest Roz talk to for help building a shelter?
What did it mean when Mr. Beaver slapped his flat tail on the water?
What did it mean when Mr. Beaver slapped his flat tail on the water?
What kind of tree did Roz offer to Mr. Beaver?
What kind of tree did Roz offer to Mr. Beaver?
What did Mr. Beaver ask his wife to point out to him?
What did Mr. Beaver ask his wife to point out to him?
What was the name of Mr. and Mrs. Beaver's son?
What was the name of Mr. and Mrs. Beaver's son?
What did Roz bring to the beavers in exchange for helping her build a house?
What did Roz bring to the beavers in exchange for helping her build a house?
What did Mr. Beaver suggest Roz do to make more friends?
What did Mr. Beaver suggest Roz do to make more friends?
How did the beavers heat their lodge?
How did the beavers heat their lodge?
What did Roz remember that helped her make a fire to warm up her home?
What did Roz remember that helped her make a fire to warm up her home?
What was the beaver's lodge named?
What was the beaver's lodge named?
What was Roz's home called?
What was Roz's home called?
Who did Roz talk to for help planting a garden?
Who did Roz talk to for help planting a garden?
What did Roz let the deer do in exchange for their help planting a garden?
What did Roz let the deer do in exchange for their help planting a garden?
What did Tawny ask all the animals to do around the nest?
What did Tawny ask all the animals to do around the nest?
What were the names of Tawny's and Crownpoint's fawns?
What were the names of Tawny's and Crownpoint's fawns?
What was the giant bull moose's name?
What was the giant bull moose's name?
Who gave Brightbill swimming lessons?
Who gave Brightbill swimming lessons?
Which foot did Loudwing say to paddle with to go left?
Which foot did Loudwing say to paddle with to go left?
What feeling did Roz kind of feel because of her home, garden, friends, and having a son?
What feeling did Roz kind of feel because of her home, garden, friends, and having a son?
What was the name of the giant toothy pike fish in the pond?
What was the name of the giant toothy pike fish in the pond?
Why did Roz hold Brightbill upside down?
Why did Roz hold Brightbill upside down?
Why did Loudwing say it was natural for Brightbill to eat rocks?
Why did Loudwing say it was natural for Brightbill to eat rocks?
What was the name of the 12 1/2 week old squirrel that made friends with Brightbill?
What was the name of the 12 1/2 week old squirrel that made friends with Brightbill?
What is a squirrel nest called?
What is a squirrel nest called?
What did Roz and Brightbill observe from the top of the island's western ridge?
What did Roz and Brightbill observe from the top of the island's western ridge?
What did Brightbill notice when he was flying up on the grassy ridge?
What did Brightbill notice when he was flying up on the grassy ridge?
Which part of the island was sandy?
Which part of the island was sandy?
What did Brightbill and Chit-chat do when it was drizzly and cold?
What did Brightbill and Chit-chat do when it was drizzly and cold?
How did Roz define a planet?
How did Roz define a planet?
How did Roz define 'celestial'?
How did Roz define 'celestial'?
How did Roz define 'outer space'?
How did Roz define 'outer space'?
How did Roz define the 'universe'?
How did Roz define the 'universe'?
What were the other animals teasing Brightbill about that made him very upset?
What were the other animals teasing Brightbill about that made him very upset?
What was Roz's first memory?
What was Roz's first memory?
For a robot, what is like being dead?
For a robot, what is like being dead?
What did Brightbill want to do when he was 4 months old?
What did Brightbill want to do when he was 4 months old?
What did Roz and Brightbill both discover on Roz on the day they saw the dead robots?
What did Roz and Brightbill both discover on Roz on the day they saw the dead robots?
What was the name of the otter who introduced herself to Roz and Brightbill?
What was the name of the otter who introduced herself to Roz and Brightbill?
Why didn't Brightbill want to try pushing the button on Roz's neck?
Why didn't Brightbill want to try pushing the button on Roz's neck?
How did the brother bear always annoy his sister?
How did the brother bear always annoy his sister?
What were the names of the brother and sister bears?
What were the names of the brother and sister bears?
What happened when the two bears were fighting Roz near the edge of the cliff?
What happened when the two bears were fighting Roz near the edge of the cliff?
How did Roz save Thorn?
How did Roz save Thorn?
How did Roz and Brightbill get back to the Nest when Roz was missing a foot?
How did Roz and Brightbill get back to the Nest when Roz was missing a foot?
Study Notes
The Wild Robot Overview
- Written by Peter Brown.
- Begins with a disaster involving a hurricane and a cargo ship that sank.
The Arrival of Roz
- Five crates floated to an island after the shipwreck.
- Each crate contained a brand-new robot; four were destroyed on reaching shore.
- A gang of sea otters found the last surviving robot.
Roz's Activation
- Roz became active when an otter accidentally pressed a button on her neck.
- Introduced herself as "Rozzum unit 7134" upon activation.
- Experiences curiosity as her initial sort-of feeling after activation.
Roz's Initial Struggles
- Encounters difficulties navigating the forest, which is not comfortable for her.
- Tripped frequently on obstacles like rocks and fallen trees.
- Initially, her main desire was safety.
Early Encounters
- Notable moment when a pinecone hit Roz's head, causing her to feel annoyance.
- As she explores the mountain, she realizes she is on an island.
Roz's Unique Characteristics
- Roz is artificial life, contrasting with the natural lives of other island inhabitants.
- Uses survival instincts to navigate her environment and avoid danger.
Relationships with Animals
- Wakes a brother and sister bear, who react defensively to her presence.
- Avoids violence due to her programming; resolves conflict by climbing and throwing pinecones.
- Observes animal behaviors, starting with birds, and learns about their language similarities.
Roz's Integration into the Ecosystem
- Begins helping the local animals, like gathering food for Fink the fox.
- Develops relationships with various animals: a gray goose named Loudwing, Mr. and Mrs. Beaver, and Tawny the doe.
- Gathers resources and manages to build a home called "The Nest."
Parenting Brightbill
- Adopts a gosling named Brightbill, learning to care for him with guidance from Loudwing.
- Embraces feelings like gratitude as she builds a family and community.
Learning and Development
- Roz teaches Brightbill to swim and attempts to navigate his needs as he grows.
- Observes and describes celestial concepts, indicating her learning process as she engages with her surroundings.
Challenges Faced
- Roz and Brightbill face challenges, including teasing from other animals about their relationship.
- Encounters physical danger, like when bear cubs fight and Roz loses part of her leg but still manages to save Thorn, one of the cubs.
Endearing Moments and Themes
- Themes of acceptance, identity, and community are explored as Roz learns to be less robotic.
- Fosters friendships and builds a network of support within the island's ecosystem.
Roz's Journey
- Integrity and resilience characterized Roz's journey from a solitary robot to a cherished member of the island's community.
- Engages in various survival strategies, integrating naturally while embracing her unique identity as a robot.
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Explore the key moments in Peter Brown's 'The Wild Robot' from Roz's activation to her initial struggles on the island. Learn about her unique characteristics and early encounters with the forest and wildlife. This quiz covers the main themes and events as Roz begins her journey in a new environment.
