The Wild Robot Overview and Key Moments

Questions and Answers

What is the answer chapter?

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Who is the author of The Wild Robot?

Peter Brown

Where does the story begin?

On the ocean

What disaster was caused by a hurricane?

A cargo ship sank Signup and view all the answers

How many of the crates floating from the cargo ship survived?

five Signup and view all the answers

What was inside each crate on the cargo ship?

A brand new robot Signup and view all the answers

How did four of the five robots get destroyed when they got to the island?

They got smashed on the rocks Signup and view all the answers

What found the one robot that survived?

A gang of sea otters Signup and view all the answers

How did Roz, the robot, get activated the first time?

One of the otters accidentally slapped the little button on the back of her neck. Signup and view all the answers

What did Roz say each time she's activated?

"Hello, I am Rozzum unit 7134, but you may call me Roz" Signup and view all the answers

What was Roz's first sort-of feeling?

curiosity Signup and view all the answers

What was Roz like when she climbed out of her broken crate?

A hatchling breaking from a shell Signup and view all the answers

What word was etched on the robot's torso?

Rozzum Signup and view all the answers

What happened when water touched Roz's body?

Her damage sensors flared Signup and view all the answers

What were Roz's survival instincts?

Parts of her brain that made her want to avoid danger and take care of herself so she could continue to function properly Signup and view all the answers

What animal did Roz copy in order to climb to the top of the cliffs?

A crab Signup and view all the answers

Why wasn't the forest a comfortable place for Roz?

She tripped on jagged rocks and fallen trees Signup and view all the answers

What was the only thing Roz really wanted when she stood motionless in the forest?

safety Signup and view all the answers

What bounced off Roz's head after she stood motionless for a long time?

A pinecone Signup and view all the answers

What feeling did Roz kind of feel when pinecones hit her head?

annoyance Signup and view all the answers

Why was the top of the mountain more comfortable for Roz than the forest below?

There were no trees and pinecones to fall on her head. Signup and view all the answers

What did Roz realize when she saw there was water all around the mountain?

She was on an island Signup and view all the answers

What kind of birds circled above the foothills of the mountain?

vultures Signup and view all the answers

How was Roz's life different than the other animals' lives on the island?

She was artificial life Signup and view all the answers

What was Roz doing when she anchored her hands to the rocks and switched off her nonessential programs?

sleeping Signup and view all the answers

What happened when Roz's body slid against stone?

It made sparks Signup and view all the answers

What did Roz grab and hold onto so she wouldn't go over the cliff in the mudslide waterfall?

A pine tree Signup and view all the answers

Who did Roz wake up in the cave?

A brother and sister bear Signup and view all the answers

What instinct makes bears attack?

When a creature runs away Signup and view all the answers

Why couldn't Roz fight the bears?

Her programming wouldn't allow her to be violent. Signup and view all the answers

How did Roz get away from the bears?

She jumped into the air and onto a tree branch, and then she threw pine cones at them. Signup and view all the answers

What is the problem with sitting in a pine tree?

The tree's sticky resin gets on you. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of bird pooped on Roz's face?

a robin Signup and view all the answers

What insect did Roz see that had great camouflage?

A stick insect that looked like a twig Signup and view all the answers

What did Roz put all over herself to camouflage herself?

mud, ferns, grass, and flowers Signup and view all the answers

What different types of camouflage did Roz use to disguise herself?

As a clump of seaweed, a bramble on the mountain, a log on the riverbank, and a rock in the forest Signup and view all the answers

Whose behavior did Roz start out observing?

The birds Signup and view all the answers

What did Roz discover about language?

All the animals shared one common language, but spoke it differently, like people with different accents. Signup and view all the answers

What was the one hour in the morning called when all the animals were safe?

Dawn Truce Signup and view all the answers

What was the owl's name?

Scooper Signup and view all the answers

What was the weasel's name?

Dart Signup and view all the answers

What was the buck's name?

Crownpoint Signup and view all the answers

What did Roz say she could do to help Fink, the fox?

Gather berries Signup and view all the answers

What was the groundhog's name?

Digdown Signup and view all the answers

What was the 'new word' that spread across the island?

Roz Signup and view all the answers

How did Roz help Fink the fox?

She pulled the porcupine quills out of his face. Signup and view all the answers

What happened when the rock Roz was hanging onto broke on the cliff?

Two geese and four of their eggs were smashed. Signup and view all the answers

What did the goose in the one egg that survived keep saying?

Mama! Signup and view all the answers

What happened when a badger attacked Pinktail the opossum?

It played dead and stinky so the badger would go away. Signup and view all the answers

What did the opossum say they were naturals at?

performing Signup and view all the answers

What kinds of animals are opossums?

nocturnal marsupials Signup and view all the answers

How did Roz try to act in order to make friends?

More natural and less robotic Signup and view all the answers

How did the gray goose, Loudwing, tell Roz she needed to act if she wanted the gosling to survive?

Like his mother Signup and view all the answers

What did Loudwing the gray goose tell Roz to feed the gosling?

mashed up grass and a few insects Signup and view all the answers

What did Loudwing the gray goose warn Roz about runts?

They don't usually last very long. Signup and view all the answers

What did Loudwing suggest as a name for Roz's gosling?

Brightbill Signup and view all the answers

Who did Loudwing suggest Roz talk to for help building a shelter?

Mr. Beaver Signup and view all the answers

What did it mean when Mr. Beaver slapped his flat tail on the water?

Stop right there! Signup and view all the answers

What kind of tree did Roz offer to Mr. Beaver?

birch Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr. Beaver ask his wife to point out to him?

When he was being stubborn and rude. Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of Mr. and Mrs. Beaver's son?

Paddler Signup and view all the answers

What did Roz bring to the beavers in exchange for helping her build a house?

four healthy trees Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr. Beaver suggest Roz do to make more friends?

Plant a garden Signup and view all the answers

How did the beavers heat their lodge?

body heat Signup and view all the answers

What did Roz remember that helped her make a fire to warm up her home?

She could make sparks by rubbing rocks together. Signup and view all the answers

What was the beaver's lodge named?

Streamcatcher Signup and view all the answers

What was Roz's home called?

The Nest Signup and view all the answers

Who did Roz talk to for help planting a garden?

Tawny, the doe Signup and view all the answers

What did Roz let the deer do in exchange for their help planting a garden?

Eat from it. Signup and view all the answers

What did Tawny ask all the animals to do around the nest?

Leave their droppings (poop) to fertilize the soil so things would grow better. Signup and view all the answers

What were the names of Tawny's and Crownpoint's fawns?

Willow, Thistle, and Brook Signup and view all the answers

What was the giant bull moose's name?

Broadfoot Signup and view all the answers

Who gave Brightbill swimming lessons?

Loudwing Signup and view all the answers

Which foot did Loudwing say to paddle with to go left?

The right foot Signup and view all the answers

What feeling did Roz kind of feel because of her home, garden, friends, and having a son?

gratitude Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the giant toothy pike fish in the pond?

Rockmouth Signup and view all the answers

Why did Roz hold Brightbill upside down?

So the rocks he ate would fall out of his mouth. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Loudwing say it was natural for Brightbill to eat rocks?

To help him digest his food. Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the 12 1/2 week old squirrel that made friends with Brightbill?

Chitchat Signup and view all the answers

What is a squirrel nest called?

A drey Signup and view all the answers

What did Roz and Brightbill observe from the top of the island's western ridge?

How different kinds of birds flew Signup and view all the answers

What did Brightbill notice when he was flying up on the grassy ridge?

A ship Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the island was sandy?

The southern point Signup and view all the answers

What did Brightbill and Chit-chat do when it was drizzly and cold?

Kicked acorns around the Nest. Signup and view all the answers

How did Roz define a planet?

A celestial body orbiting a star. Signup and view all the answers

How did Roz define 'celestial'?

Something that is in outer space. Signup and view all the answers

How did Roz define 'outer space'?

The universe outside the atmosphere of our planet. Signup and view all the answers

How did Roz define the 'universe'?

Everything and everywhere Signup and view all the answers

What were the other animals teasing Brightbill about that made him very upset?

They called his mother a monster. Signup and view all the answers

What was Roz's first memory?

Waking up on the northern shore of the island. Signup and view all the answers

For a robot, what is like being dead?

inoperative Signup and view all the answers

What did Brightbill want to do when he was 4 months old?

Go to the northern shore to see the dead robots. Signup and view all the answers

What did Roz and Brightbill both discover on Roz on the day they saw the dead robots?

The button on the back of her neck. Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the otter who introduced herself to Roz and Brightbill?

Shelly Signup and view all the answers

Why didn't Brightbill want to try pushing the button on Roz's neck?

She might not turn back on. Signup and view all the answers

How did the brother bear always annoy his sister?

repeating what she said. Signup and view all the answers

What were the names of the brother and sister bears?

Nettle (girl) and Thorn (boy) Signup and view all the answers

What happened when the two bears were fighting Roz near the edge of the cliff?

Roz's foot popped off her leg, and Thorn fell over the cliff. Signup and view all the answers

How did Roz save Thorn?

She hung over the cliff and grabbed him while he hung from a tree on the side of the cliff. Signup and view all the answers

How did Roz and Brightbill get back to the Nest when Roz was missing a foot?

They rode on mother Bear's back Signup and view all the answers

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.