The Wild Robot Escapes

The questions inside

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1. How does the opening chapter show that Roz is far from the wild island she remembers?
2. What important changes do the workers make to Roz, and why might those changes matter later?
3. How does Roz first react to the farm and the new people who own her?
4. What clues show that Roz is trying to understand her new life instead of simply giving up?
5. How would you describe Mr. Shareef as Roz's new owner? Use details from the chapter.
6. What do Jaya and Jad notice about Roz that makes her seem different from an ordinary robot?
7. What jobs does Roz do on Hilltop Farm, and what do those jobs teach her about farm life?
8. Why do you think Roz keeps her memories and feelings private from most humans?
9. How are the animals on the farm similar to and different from the animals on Roz's island?
10. What problem does Roz face when she realizes she cannot leave the farm freely?
11. How does Roz use careful listening and watching to learn about the farm family?
12. What does Roz miss most about her old home, and how can you tell?
13. How does the author make Roz seem both robotic and caring in this chapter?
14. What does Roz learn from the cows, and how does their point of view affect her?
15. Why might Roz feel lonely even though she is surrounded by people and animals?
16. What moment in this chapter shows that Jaya and Jad are beginning to trust Roz?
17. How does Roz's relationship with the children change the way she thinks about humans?
18. What does Mr. Shareef need from Roz, and why is her work important to the farm?
19. What question would you ask Roz if you could talk to her during this chapter? Why?
20. How does Roz solve a problem on the farm, and what does that reveal about her?
21. What signs show that Roz is becoming part of the farm community?
22. Why is the idea of home complicated for Roz in this part of the story?
23. How does Roz balance following orders with making her own choices?
24. What new danger or challenge appears, and how does it affect the mood of the story?
25. How do the children respond when they learn more about Roz's past?
26. What do you think Roz should do if staying safe means being separated from Brightbill? Explain.
27. How does Roz show courage without acting like a typical hero?
28. What does this chapter suggest about the difference between being useful and being loved?
29. How does the farm setting help Roz learn new lessons about families?
30. What prediction can you make about whether Roz will stay on the farm or try to escape?
31. How does Roz react when she sees or hears signs of wild geese?
32. Why is Brightbill so important to Roz's choices in this part of the book?
33. What emotions do you think Roz feels when her old life and new life begin to connect?
34. How does the author build excitement or suspense in this chapter?
35. What does Brightbill learn about Roz's situation, and how does he respond?
36. How does Roz's reunion with someone from her past affect the people on the farm?
37. Why might the farm family feel torn about helping Roz?
38. What plan begins to form, and what are its biggest risks?
39. How does Roz show that she cares about both Brightbill and the Shareef family?
40. What theme about friendship or family stands out in this chapter?
41. How does the weather or natural world influence what happens in this part of the story?
42. What choice does Roz have to make, and why is it difficult?
43. How do Jaya and Jad help Roz, and what does their help show about them?
44. Why is trust an important part of the escape plan?
45. What would you have done if you were Mr. Shareef in this chapter? Explain your thinking.
46. How does Roz prepare for leaving, and what does she seem to understand about the journey?
47. What makes the escape feel dangerous even before Roz gets far from the farm?
48. How does Roz use her robot abilities to solve problems during the escape?
49. How does Roz's kindness affect the way other characters treat her?
50. What do you think is the most important turning point in this chapter? Why?
51. How does the setting change as Roz moves away from the farm?
52. What obstacles does Roz face while traveling through places made by humans?
53. How does Roz decide whom to trust during her journey?
54. What does this chapter show about the way humans depend on machines?
55. Why might Roz feel more exposed or unsafe in a city than in the wilderness?
56. How does the chase or search for Roz increase the suspense?
57. What qualities help Roz keep going when the journey becomes difficult?
58. How does Brightbill help Roz even when he cannot solve every problem for her?
59. What does Roz learn from the strangers or machines she meets along the way?
60. How does Roz's understanding of freedom grow in this chapter?
61. What is one moment when Roz must think creatively to avoid being caught?
62. How does the author make you feel worried for Roz in this part of the story?
63. Why do you think some characters help Roz even though it could be risky?
64. How does Roz's past on the island help her survive in a human-made world?
65. What prediction can you make about the biggest danger still ahead?
66. How do the RECO robots or other pursuers make Roz's escape harder?
67. What does Roz notice about the city that a human character might ignore?
68. How does Roz's gentle personality conflict with the danger around her?
69. What lesson does Roz learn about hiding, moving, or waiting at the right time?
70. How does this chapter show that Roz is more than just a machine?
71. What choice in this chapter shows Roz thinking about others before herself?
72. How does the journey test Roz's body, mind, and feelings?
73. Which scene in this chapter would you want to illustrate, and why?
74. How does the story's mood change as Roz gets closer to the ocean or the wild?
75. What does Roz need from her friends in order to finish the journey?
76. How does Brightbill show leadership during this part of the escape?
77. What makes the final part of the trip especially dangerous or exciting?
78. How does Roz react when she sees signs that she is getting closer to home?
79. What do you think the island animals will feel when they see Roz again?
80. How does Roz's return connect to the beginning of the book?
81. What problems still remain even after Roz gets close to the island?
82. How do the island animals show whether they remember and accept Roz?
83. How has Roz changed since she was taken away from the island?
84. What does Brightbill's role in the ending show about growing up?
85. How does the ending show the power of family, even when family members are different?
86. What message do you think Peter Brown wants readers to understand about kindness?
87. How does Roz's escape make you think differently about what it means to be free?
88. Which character changed the most in the book, and what evidence supports your idea?
89. What unanswered question do you still have after this chapter?
90. If you could add one more chapter after the ending, what would happen and why?

Example answers

Printed at the front of the booklet, so your reader can see what a strong answer looks like.

What does Roz miss most about her old home, and how can you tell?

I think Roz misses Brightbill and the island animals the most. She still remembers her life in the wild, even while she is doing her jobs on the farm. I can tell because she pays attention to birds and nature, and those things remind her of her family. Roz may be a robot, but her memories show that she has real feelings.

How do Jaya and Jad help Roz, and what does their help show about them?

Jaya and Jad help Roz by listening to her and caring about what she wants, not just what she can do as a robot. They try to understand that Roz has a family she misses. Their help shows that they are brave and kind because helping Roz could cause trouble. I think they prove that kids can make important choices too.

How does Roz react when she sees signs that she is getting closer to home?

When Roz gets closer to home, I think she feels hopeful and nervous at the same time. She has worked so hard to escape, so every sign of the wild must feel important to her. I imagine she is thinking about Brightbill and the island animals waiting for her. This moment makes me want to keep reading because I want Roz to finally be safe.