A Rovers Story
What type of machine is Res?
A rover.
What condition does Temple Grandin have?
Autism
What is the name of the hidden community in the story?
Freewater
How many boys were trapped in the cave?
12
What type of conflict occurs when a character struggles with their own thoughts or feelings?
Internal conflict
What planet is Res sent to explore?
Mars
What field of study did Temple Grandin become famous for?
Animal science and livestock handling.
Why do the main characters travel to Freewater?
Freedom
What was the name of the soccer team?
The Wild Boars
What literary device is being used in the sentence: "The wind whispered through the trees."
personification
What is the main challenge Res faces during the mission?
Surviving and completing the mission in a harsh environment.
What invention did Temple create to help herself feel calm?
The Squeeze Machine
What danger do the characters face throughout the book?
Capture and being returned to slavery.
What natural event made the rescue difficult?
Flooding from heavy rains.
What point of view uses the pronouns I, me, and my and is told by a character in the story?
first person
What human quality does Res begin to show throughout the story?
Curiosity and emotional awareness.
How does Temple's way of thinking help her solve problems?
She thinks visually and notices details others miss.
What does the community of Freewater represent?
Hope, freedom, and self-determination.
What skill was especially important during the rescue?
Cave Diving
What is the difference between a theme and a main idea? (Students must give the literary term.)
heme (A theme is the lesson or message, while a main idea is what the text is mostly about.)
What is one major theme of A Rover's Story?
Friendship, perseverance, or the connection between humans and technology.
What is one major message of Temple Grandin's story?
Differences can become strengths.
What is one major theme of Freewater?
Freedom, courage, and community.
What is one major theme of All Thirteen?
Teamwork, bravery, and perseverance.
What is the term for a character who changes significantly throughout a story?
Dynamic character