Chapters 35-39
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.
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.
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.
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.