Plot Recall
How does Roz end up on the island?
She is part of a shipment of robots that were lost at sea when the ship sank.
What name does Roz give to the gosling?
Brightbill
Where does Roz first decide to hide after being activated?
In a cave at the base of a mountain
What does the name "Brightbill" symbolize?
Brightbill represents hope and the bond between Roz and the natural world
How does Peter Brown use personification in The Wild Robot?
He gives Roz and the animals human-like traits, making their interactions relatable
What is Roz's first major challenge after being activated?
Surviving in the wilderness and learning how to adapt to her environment
How does Roz learn to communicate with the animals on the island?
She observes their behavior and listens to their sounds, eventually mimicking them to understand and connect
What is Roz’s biggest challenge in the wilderness at first?
She doesn’t know how to interact with animals or survive in the natural world
How does Roz’s mechanical nature contrast with her growing relationships?
Although she is not alive, she learns empathy and connection, showing that even machines can care
Why does the author use short chapters throughout the story?
To keep the pacing quick and make the story engaging for readers
How does Roz become the caretaker of the gosling, Brightbill?
She accidentally causes the death of Brightbill’s family and feels responsible for raising him
Why does Roz decide to build a proper home?
To protect Brightbill and give them a safe place to live
What happens to Roz’s first attempts at building a shelter?
They fail because she doesn’t understand how to use the materials properly
How does Roz’s interaction with the animals highlight the theme of community?
Her survival depends on forming relationships and working with the animals
How does Roz’s perspective as a robot shape the way she describes the island?
Her descriptions are logical and factual, reflecting her mechanical nature, but they evolve to include emotional connections
Why do some animals on the island initially fear Roz?
They think she is a monster because she is unfamiliar and mechanical
What does Roz do to teach Brightbill how to swim?
She gently nudges him into the water and encourages him to try
Why do the beavers agree to help Roz build a lodge?
Roz trades her help in chopping wood for their construction expertise
What does Roz’s learning to communicate with animals symbolize?
The importance of understanding and bridging differences to build relationships
How does Roz’s reaction to Brightbill calling her "Mama" reveal her character?
It shows her confusion about emotions and relationships, but also her willingness to adapt and care for others
What does Roz do to prepare for the harsh winter on the island?
She learns from the animals, gathers supplies, and creates a safe shelter for herself and Brightbill
How does Roz begin to earn the trust of the animals?
By helping them with their problems, like building shelters or providing protection
How does Roz help the animals prepare for winter?
She encourages them to work together to build shelters and gather supplies
How does Roz’s decision to care for Brightbill reflect the theme of responsibility?
She takes responsibility for her actions (indirectly causing the death of his family) and chooses to nurture life instead of ignoring it
How does Roz’s use of the environment for survival reflect a larger theme in the book?
It demonstrates the balance between technology and nature, showing how they can coexist and benefit one another