Characters
Who is the robot that washes up on the island after a storm?
Roz (short for ROZZUM)
Where does Roz first arrive after the storm?
On a remote, wild island
What is Roz’s full model name?
ROZZUM Unit 7134
What event causes Roz to arrive on the island?
A shipwrek caused by a powerful sea storm
Why are other robots sent to the island later in the story?
They are sent to find and bring Roz back
What is the name of the gosling that Roz adopts and raises?
Brightbill
Where does Roz build her home?
In a hollow tree (her house inside a tree trunk)
What is Roz originally designed to do?
She is designed to be a helper robot programmed to complete tasks
What kind of storm forces the animals to come together for warmth and safety in winter?
A harsh winter snowstorm (blizzard)
What happens when the other robots arrive on the island?
They search for Roz and end up causing destruction and chaos
Which fox becomes one of Roz’s first animal friends?
Fink
Where do Brightbill and the other geese travel when the seasons change?
They migrate south to warmer lands
How does Roz learn to communicate with the animals on the island?
She studies and observes them, eventually learning and translating their language
What causes the fire on the island?
A lightning strike during a storm starts the fire
How are the other robots different from Roz in behavior?
They strictly follow commands and do not show emotions or adapt like Roz
Who teaches Brightbill how to fly?
The other geese (with help from Loudwing)
Where do many of the animals gather during the harsh winter?
At Roz’s shelter/home
What important role does Roz take on after meeting Brightbill?
She becomes his mother
How does Roz help the animals during the winter storm?
She builds and maintains a warm shelter to keep them safe
How do the island animals react to the other robots?
They are afraid of them and try to kill them to protect Roz
What type of animal is Loudwing, and how does she typically behave?
She is a goose, and she is loud, bossy, and confident
Where does Brightbill learn to swim after he hatches?
In a pond (or the water near Roz’s home)
How does Roz change over the course of the story?
She becomes more emotional, caring, and independent (more like a living being than just a machine)
What effect do storms have on the island environment throughout the story?
They can be dangerous and destructive
What ultimately happens to the other robots on the island?
They are defeated or destroyed by Roz and the animals working together