Character Traits
What does Chip’s reaction to the coral snake show about his personality?
Chip is cautious and knowledgeable; he recognizes danger and protects his friend.
Where is The Last Wild Place set?
On an abandoned farm in South Florida.
What line shows that Chip knew the snake was poisonous?
"He’d taught Luther this verse on the spot: ‘Red by black, don’t worry, Jack. Red by yellow, kill a fellow.’” (paragraph 1)
Why do the boys enjoy returning to the Old Place?
They love exploring and observing animals—it’s their special hangout.
Why is Miz Rabbit’s behavior important in the story?
It shows the animals trust the boys, making the setting feel safe and familiar.
What character trait does Luther show when he wants to get closer to the coral snake?
He is curious and brave (or reckless).
What detail from the barn shows it is old and falling apart?
“Looking through holes where boards had fallen off the walls…” (paragraph 5).
What detail shows that Miz Rabbit trusted the boys?
“The original Miz Rabbit wasn't afraid of the boys...”
What can you infer about Abby’s relationship with Xavier?
They are close siblings; Abby looks up to him and values their time together.
Why is Abby’s smile in the water an important detail?
It shows her joy and sense of accomplishment.
What character trait best describes Abby in "A Wave of a Day"?
Abby is eager and enthusiastic; she’s excited to learn from her brother.
Describe the setting of “A Wave of a Day.”
It takes place on sunny Galveston Beach where Abby is learning to surf.
Which line shows Abby is excited to learn from her brother?
“Yes!” I respond loudly in the wind—so happy that he’s back home with me!
Why does Luther sneeze in the barn loft?
The loft is dusty, which suggests the barn has been unused for a long time.
Why does the author include the coral snake rhyme?
To show Chip’s knowledge and to emphasize the danger of the situation.
How does Abby feel about her brother Xavier? Use one word to describe her feeling.
Admiring / Excited / Grateful
Why do Chip and Luther call the woods “The Jungle”?
Because it’s swampy, wild, and has snakes—like a jungle.
What detail shows that fewer rabbits were out than usual?
“A few dozen at most. Normally they’d see way more than that…”
Why is the rabbit count lower than usual?
It may be due to time of day or weather; fewer rabbits are out in the open.
What does the dust in the barn help the reader imagine?
That the barn is old, unused, and filled with history.
What can we learn about Chip and Luther’s friendship based on their rabbit-counting adventures?
They are loyal and enjoy discovering things together; their friendship is built on trust and shared curiosity.
How does the setting of the ocean impact the mood of the poem?
It creates an exciting and hopeful mood for Abby.
What evidence shows the boys cared about the rabbits?
They “put out a few handfuls of grain and waited, they would come nibble at it.” (paragraph 3)
What can you infer about the boys’ personalities based on their interest in counting rabbits?
They are patient, observant, and kind toward animals.
How does the detail about laying out feed build suspense in the story?
It makes the reader wait with the boys to see if the rabbits will come—creating tension.