The Store
Where is Klara positioned at the start of Chapter 1?
In the front window
What does Klara believe the Sun provides?
Nourishment and healing
How does Klara interpret the taxi driver she sees?
He is behaving strangely for reasons she cannot understand
What does Klara believe the Sun can do for people or animals in need?
Heal or restore them
Why does Klara value being in the front window?
She can see the Sun more clearly
What event outside the store deeply affects Klara?
A beggar and his dog lying motionless
What does Klara learn from watching people outside?
Human behavior is complex
How does Klara describe the city outside the store?
Busy and full of activity
Which AF is most often paired with Klara in the window?
Rosa
How does Manager describe Klara to customers?
As unusually observant
Why is Klara moved from the window at one point?
A new AF needs the spot
What does Klara’s attention to small details suggest about her?
She is unusually perceptive
What does Klara notice about Rosa compared to herself?
Rosa is less observant
What does Klara do when customers show interest in her
She tries to observe them closely
How does Klara feel about being moved away from the window?
Disappointed
What does Chapter 1 reveal about Klara’s personality?
She is curious and observant
What does Klara observe about the people walking outside the store?
They often behave unpredictably
What does Klara notice about the arguing couple outside?
Their emotions shift quickly
What does Klara notice about the Sun’s movement throughout the day?
It provides different kinds of nourishment
What does Klara’s careful observation of people outside the store suggest about her purpose as an AF?
She is meant to learn human behavior to support a future child