Story Facts
What is the name of the book?
Swiss Family Robinson
How many sons are in the family?
Four
Where do the family first build a home?
In a house in a tree
What do they use to keep their meat fresh for a long time?
Salt
Do they have lots of adventures on the island?
Yes
Who wrote the book?
Johann David Wyss
Name one of the sons in the family
Fritz, Ernest, Jack, or Franz
Where do they move when the weather is cold and wet?
To a cave
Where do they cook their food?
On a fire
What do they learn a lot about while living on the island?
Nature
Is this story a novel or a poem?
A novel
Who are the main characters besides the four sons?
The mother and father
What do they take from the ship to help them start a new life?
Clothes and tools
What do they use plants to make?
Paper and clothes
How do they feel about their life on the island?
They enjoy it and are happy
What country do they have a chance to go back to one day?
Switzerland
Are there any other people on the island with the family?
No, the family is alone
What do they grow from seeds?
Vegetables and fruit
Because they can keep meat fresh and cook food, are they ever hungry?
No, they are never hungry
When they can go back to Switzerland, what do they decide about the island?
They decide the island is their home now
What happens to the ship before the family swims to the island?
It sinks in a big storm
How does the family get from the sinking ship to the island?
They swim
What do they do to get meat to eat?
They hunt animals
What two things from nature do they mainly use to meet their needs?
Wood from trees and plants
At the end of the story, do they want to leave the island?
No, they don’t want to leave