Characters
Who is the main character?
Neftali
Where does the main character live?
Chile
Why does Father take Neftali to the forest?
To see the railroad workers
What does rain mean?
Sadness
Who is on the cover?
Neftali
Who is the main characters older brother?
Rodolfo
Where is the main character at the start of the story?
At home (in bed)
What special item does Neftali collect from the forest?
A pinecone
What does wind mean?
Change
Who is on page 11?
Father
Who is the main character afraid of?
Father
Where does Father take Neftali?
Forest
What does the ocean part do to Laurita and Neftali?
Make them more afraid of Father
Why is the pinecone important?
Curiosity/Nature
What bug is on page 102/103?
Rhinoceros Beetle
Who owns La Manana?
Where does the family go for vacation?
The beach
What happens when Neftali hears a whistle?
He must go to Father immediately
What does the ocean represent to Neftali?
Adventure/Dreams
Why are there two swans on 202?
Swans are in pairs for life
How old is the main character?
8
Where did Neftali see the swans?
The lagoon
Why does Neftali daydream so much?
Likes stories and nature
Why was the forest important?
Creativity/Discovery
What does the stars on the cover mean?
Imagination/Dreams