Chapters 25-29
P107: What triggers Flash's hiccups?
He gets them whenever he is nervous.
P126: Why did Red break the rule?
Because they wanted to make a difference in this world before they leave.
P147: How did the neighbors first react to Maeve adopting Ama?
They did not approve of that, some were even angry and said mean things.
P155: How did Red feel right after they finished telling their story?
They regretted it almost instantly.
Identify and explain the figurative language in:
"The moon bathed us all in cool blue light as we awaited Samar's nightly visit."
Personification, the author compares the moon to a person bathing the animals.
P107: Why did Samar tell Stephen not to touch Flashlight?
He could be rabid and harm Stephen.
P130: Where did Maeve come from?
Ireland.
P148: What did Maeve do whenever she felt that hope was scarce and that everybody rejected her and her baby?
She sang a sweet Irish tune mixed with an Italian song.
P155:Why did Red break the rule?
Because they wanted to feel like they mattered and that they did something meaningful before leaving this world.
Identify and explain the figurative language in:
"The babies turned toward him and froze. Their eyes glowed like little moons.
Simile, the author compares the little animal's eyes to little bright moons.
P108: Why did this plan fail?
Because Samar and Stephen decided to just tell their parents and get them to help.
P131: What was Maeve's talent, and how did people thank her?
She was good at caring for the sick and tired, and people rewarded her by giving her token and trinkets.
p151: How did Red's reputation grow and why?
Red became famous after Maeve's wish for someone to love came true.
P156: Who was the first character Red spoke to after all the shocked animals went back to their nests and homes?
Red spoke to Bongo and admitted their guilt.
Identify and explain the figurative language in:
"He walked over to me, saw the eggshells scattered like puzzle pieces, and scowled"
Simile, the speaker compared the eggshells to puzzle pieces scattered on the ground.
P121: What did Bongo do to get Stephen's attention and wake him up?
She mimicked the sound of a fire engine siren.
P131:What did the silver key on the red ribbon go to?
A lock on Maeve’s leather covered journal.
P148: Who painted the brown houses blue and green?
Ama and her husband.
P156: How did Bongo respond to Red when they said that what they did (breaking the rule) was foolish?
Bongo said that it was not foolish, and that it was an act of hope.
Identify and explain the figurative language in:
"He lay down on his side and curled up. He closed his eyes, he drew back his lips, revealing tiny needle-sharp teeth."
Hyperbole, the author describes the teeth of the little opossum to sharp needles.
P125: Why doesn't Stephen just say leave, and instead refers to it as "the word on the tree"?
Because he was ashamed of it because he understood that it was meant to hurt and threaten Samar and her family.
P134: What did Maeve write on the blue-striped fabric she tied into Red’s branches?
I wish for someone to love with all my heart -- the first wish