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Who is Roz's son?
Brightbill
What was the purpose of Roz growing the garden?
this was to help make friends
What is the meaning of coastline?
What figurative language is... 'toppled over like a piece of timber' ?
simile
What did Roz learn from the camouflaged insect?
He can see how camouflage can help him survive.
How did Roz end up with her son?
She found him after the devastating accident.
Who is the opposum that Roz met?
Pinktail
What figurative language is this.... 'trunk of a towering tree'?
alliteration
What is the meaning of conserve? pg. 25
It means to save
How did Roz end up on the island?
THe ship he was on sunk and his crate fell into the water and landed on the island.
Who helped Roz build The Nest?
beavers
How did Roz escape from the bears?
she used pinecones to annoy them
What is the meaning of vicious? " After escaping the vicious bear, she realizes her only hope for survival is to adapt to her surroundings.
mean, nasty
What type of figurative language is... 'Mud was pouring off the cliff like a waterfall.'
simile
Why did Roz start to act friendly?
So she could live a longer and better life.
Who found Roz in the forest?
Swooper the Owl (pg 49)
Who activated Roz?
the playful otters
What is the meaning of decomposer?
It means to break down dead plants and animals and return nutrients to the soil
What type of figurative language is... "We the opossums are natural performers."
metaphor
Who did Roz encounter in the cave?
Brother and sister bear
What did the old goose tell Roz to do to care for the gosling? (pg. 75)
food, water, shelter, feel loved, don't pamper him too much, keep from danger etc.
Describe the inside of the lodge/nest.
one big, round room, fire pit in the center, long stones lined the interior walls like benches covered w/ thick moss, hole for storing food and water
(pg. 87)
Describe the Dawn Truce.
a time when animals can come and greet/meet w/o anyone eating each other
What is the meaning of 'recede'? pg. 31
It means to go down...
Why did the fox allow Roz to keep the egg?
he smelled the dead geese