Meet the Characters
What is engraved on Roz's Robot Body?
ROZZUM
What does Roz build to protect herself from the weather? What is it named?
A shelter/house / NEST
How does Roz learn to understand animals?
She listens and learns their language
What happens to Brightbill’s egg at the beginning?
It survives after others are destroyed
what does the word transplanted mean?
having moved or been transferred to another place or situation.
What event brings Roz to the island?
A cargo ship wreck/storm
What season makes survival hardest for the animals?
Winter
What does Roz learn to do to help animals?
Build, grow food, solve problems (accept multiple)
What major change happens when winter arrives?
Food becomes scarce / animals struggle
Which word means to change in order to survive?
Adapt
Which animal becomes one of Roz’s first helpers and friends?
The beaver (or Mr. Beaver)
What do animals do to prepare for winter?
Gather food / store supplies / migrate
How does Roz change from when she first arrives?
She becomes kind, caring, and part of the island
How can you tell Roz is learning from the animals?
She copies them / understands language / adapts behavior
what does the word artificial mean?
made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally, especially as a copy of something natural.
What kind of animal is Loudwing?
A Goose
Why do some animals migrate?
To find food and warmer weather
Why are the animals afraid of Roz at first?
She is different / a robot
Where does the story begin?
The Ocean
what is resin?
sticky substance that comes off the trees in the forest? sap.
Who teaches Brightbill how to fly?
The geese (especially Loudwing)
Why is winter such an important time for changing how life works on the island?
It forces animals to adapt, share, and rely on others because food is scarce and conditions are harsh.
What is one important lesson Roz learns about survival?
Working together / adapting / helping others
Why did Roz sleep for a long time during winter? How did she feel?
She hibernated for winter. She was saving energy. She needs the sunlight to charge her battery. (multiple answers)
what does this mean?
"No gosling ever had been a more conscientious mother."
This phrase means that a mother (or a mother figure) was incredibly dedicated, caring, and attentive to her children, potentially exceeding all others in her devotion.