Famous Lines
"Let the wild rumpus _____"
BEGIN!
Who is the main character?
Max
Where does Max travel in his imagination?
an island
How does Max feel in the beginning of the story?
angry/mad
Who wrote and illustrated the book?
Maurice Sendak
What does Max say the Wild Things to tame them?
BE STILL!
What does Max where in the story?
A wold suit
What grows in Max's room?
a forest
What feeling makes Max want to leave the island?
loneliness
Is this book fiction or nonfiction?
fiction
What does Max's mother call him?
WILD THING!
Who calls Max "WILD THING"?
his mother
How does Max travel to the island?
a boat
What theme does the story teach about family?
love/family love
What year was the book first published?
1963
What does Max say to his mother?
Who becomes King of the Wild Things
Max
What do the Wild Things do after Max becomes king?
the Wild Rumpus!
How do the Wild Things feel about Max?
they love him
What kind of creatures are the Wild Things?
imaginary creatures
What is waiting for Max when he returns home?
his supper/dinner
Who are the large creatures Max meets?
the Wild Things
Why does Max decide to go home?
because he wants someone who loves him best of all.
What lesson does Max learn?
home is where love is
What major award did the book win?
Caldecott Medal