Advanced Vocabulary (Definitions & Application)
Define "carnage" and use it in a sentence.
Carnage: A scene of great destruction or killing. (Example: "The battlefield was covered in carnage after the storm.")
How does Roz end up on the island?
She washes ashore in a crate after a shipwreck.
What is Brightbill’s relationship with Roz?
He is her adopted gosling, and she raises him like a mother.
What does Roz do to survive her first days on the island?
She learns to move quietly, observes animals, and camouflages herself.
How does Roz show "triumph" in her journey?
She overcomes challenges, earns the animals' trust, and successfully raises Brightbill.
What is a synonym for "demeanor"? Use it in a sentence.
Synonym: Behavior, attitude, manner. (Example: "Her calm demeanor helped in the crisis.")
What accident does Roz cause in the storm?
She accidentally knocks down a tree that crushes a family of geese.
How does Loudwing help Roz?
She gives Roz advice on raising Brightbill.
How does Roz learn to speak the animals' language?
By listening carefully and mimicking their sounds.
Why do you think Roz learns emotions even though she is a robot?
(Possible answer) She learns from experience, adapts to her environment, and forms real relationships.
If something is "plummeting," what is it doing? Give an example from the book.
It is falling quickly from a high place. (Example: "Brightbill plummeted from the sky during his first flight.")
What difficult decision does Roz make after the accident?
She decides to adopt the only surviving gosling, Brightbill.
What problem does Rockmouth cause?
Rockmouth is a violent fish that attacks Brightbill.
Why is it dangerous for Roz to get wet?
Water could cause her metal parts to rust and stop working.
How does the theme of "family" appear in the book?
Roz and Brightbill are not related, but they form a strong mother-son bond.
Which word best fits this sentence? The robot’s parts were completely _______ after the crash. (a) Triumphant (b) Pulverized (c) Peculiar
Answer: (b) Pulverized
How does Roz earn the trust of the animals?
She learns their language, helps them, and proves she is not a threat.
How do the animals change their opinions about Roz throughout the book?
At first, they fear her, but later they accept her as part of their community.
How does Roz prepare for winter?
She builds a lodge, collects food, and helps animals find shelter.
What lesson can we learn from Roz’s story?
(Possible answers) - "We must respect nature." - "Adaptability is important for survival." - "Family is about love, not just biology."
Explain the difference between "attentive" and "sensitive".
Attentive means paying close attention, while sensitive means easily affected by small changes.
How does Roz prove she is more than just a machine?
Roz learns emotions, builds relationships, adapts to challenges, and cares for Brightbill and the animals, proving she has a heart despite being a robot.
How does Roz’s relationship with the animals reflect a theme of the book?
It shows how nature and technology can coexist when there is understanding and cooperation.
What lesson about nature does Roz learn from the animals?
She learns that survival requires adaptation, teamwork, and respect for the environment.
If Roz had landed in a big city instead of a wild island, how might the story be different?
(Creative answers accepted, such as "She would have to learn from humans instead of animals.")