Chapter 1
Who is the narrator of this book?
Johannes
What animals are considered the oldest and wisest in the park?
The Bison
What unexpected event interrupts Johannes’s normal patrol of the park?
The arrival of construction workers and new human activity near the water
At the start of Chapter 4, what new structure in the park draws Johannes’s attention?
The new building in the plaza
When Johannes visits the bison pen in Chapter 5, what topic does he try to explain to the bison that he finds difficult to convey?
His interest in the paintings/rectangles and what they mean
What is Johannes's role in the park?
The "eyes" - he observes the park and keeps watch for danger
Give at least one of the bison's names
Freya, Anwar, or Vor
What emotion does Johannes feel when he sees parts of the park changing?
Unease—he senses that the park’s balance and freedom are being threatened
What effect do the “rectangles” have on Johannes when he first approaches them?
He becomes mesmerized by them, unable to look away
Which bison mentions that “everyone has weaknesses” when discussing Johannes’s attraction to the rectangles?
What special skill does Johannes think makes him unique among animals?
His speed - he thinks he is the fastest creature on earth
What human group do the animals refer to as "keepers"?
Park workers and rangers
What do the bison tell Johannes when he reports the humans’ actions?
They urge him to stay observant and not act rashly until they understand what’s happening
How do the ancient bison respond when Johannes reports about the building and rectangles?
They express concern about Johannes’s fascination and warn him to be cautious)
What historical fact about the bison does Johannes recall during his conversation in Chapter 5?
That there used to be many bison but human hunters killed nearly all of them, leaving only the three elders
What type of animal is Johannes?
Dog
How does Johannes communicate important information to other animals in the park?
He runs messages between them at incredible speed
What sound does Johannes describe as marking the start of the day in the park?
Bell
What new feature does Johannes discover in the plaza?
Rectangles
What emotion does Johannes feel about the rectangles?
Curiosity
What is the park's nickname among the animals?
The Equilibrium
What time of day does Johannes prefer to do most of his running?
Morning
What does Johannes notice appearing near the water that he’s never seen before?
Fence
What material are the mysterious “rectangles” in the plaza made of?
Glass
What do the bison ask Johannes to do before he returns to the rectangles?
Reflect