Characters
Who is the main character?
Nate
Where does Nate go after they leave their home?
Cottage in the woods
Why does Nate and his mom leave their house?
To escape Gary
What is Nate’s biggest concern?
Staying safe and hidden
What is the major theme of The Light Jar?
Hope
Who is Nate’s imaginary friend?
Sam
Who lives in the mansion
Charolette and her family
Who does Nate discover again when he is left alone?
Sam
Why can’t Nate and his mom go live with his grandparents?
They had a falling out
What evidence shows Nate is resou?
Answers will vary. Ex: Saving the chicken for eggs
Who was Charlotte’s imaginary friend?
Kitty
Where does the setting mostly take place?
The estate grounds
What object gives the book its title?
The light jar
What does Nate do to help him survive? How does he organize food?
By what he would eat willingly
What is an example that shows Nate is beginning to trust Kitty?
He begins to feel more comfortable around her.
What is kitty looking for?
Treasure/ Rocking horse
Why is the setting important in the story?
It sets the mood
Why is the light jar important to Nate?
It’s a comfort for him when he’s scared
Why didn’t Nate ask Kitty for help?
He was scared they would be sent back to Gary
What details from the story create a feeling of mystery or suspense?
Secrets, dark woods and unable to trust
What was the name of the groundskeeper?
William
How does the author use darkness and light to help create the mood?
Darkness represents fear, uncertainty and danger in the book.
Light represents hope, safety and comfort.
What is a major turning point in the story?
Nate realizes he can face hard obstacles and get past them.
What did Nate do when Kitty was locked in the icehouse?
Went and found a flashlight and helped her
What color is Kitty’s color?
What color is Sam’s?
Blue
Yellow