Characters
Who is the main character in the story?
Zak
Where does Zak take the kid to play?
To the soft grass near the hill.
WHat does Grandpa tell Zak he must do?
Get up and take care of the kid.
What theme is conveyed by Zak's feelings about his job?
The theme of responsibility.
What does "fed up" mean?
tired of something; frustrated
Who wakes up Zak?
Zak's grandpa
What time of day does Zak wake up?
Dusk
What does Zak do after letting the kid run off?
He sits down and takes a nap.
What does Zak's journey suggest about friendship?
It suggests that friends need to look out for each other.
What is a dagger?
A small, sharp knife
What does the big man in the wagon want?
He wants to take Zak's pet kid.
What is the main location where Zak gets trapped?
In a wagon
What happens when Zak wakes up?
He realizes the kid is missing.
How does the story address the theme of fear?
Zak feels fear when the kid is gone and when he is kidnapped by the big man
What does 'jolt" mean in the context of the story?
a sudden movement or shock
About how old is the girl in the wagon with Zak?
She is about ten years old.
What does Zak see while running back after losing the kid?
A wagon with two men
How does Zak end up in the wagon?
The big man grabs him and locks him in the wagon.
What lesson does Zak learn about help?
He learns to seek help when in trouble
What does "lull" mean?
To calm or soothe
What does Zak think about his job at the beginning of the story?
He thinks it's boring/ not fun.
What does Zak use to help him while he is in the wagon?
His thoughts and memories of his Grandpa.
What odd feeling does Zak experience in the wagon?
He feels that someone else is with him?
What does the story say about bravery?
Bravery is needed to face challenges.
What is a kid in the context of the story?
A baby goat