The Wild Robot Escapes Comprehension Questions & Reading Journal
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The Wild Robot Escapes has 90 chapters · Grades 3–5 · 282 pages
Book 2 of the The Wild Robot series
After being captured by the Recons and returned to civilization for reprogramming, Roz is sent to Hilltop Farm where she befriends her owner's family and animals, but pines for her son, Brightbill.
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How does the opening chapter show that Roz is far from the wild island she remembers?See all 90 questions ↓
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After being captured by the Recons and returned to civilization for reprogramming, Roz is sent to Hilltop Farm where she befriends her owner's family and animals, but pines for her son, Brightbill.
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The Wild Robot Escapes questions by chapter
We know this book well. Every question asks about something that happens in its chapter, a moment, a choice or a character, without giving away what comes next. One question per chapter, across all 90 chapters, and every one is editable before you print. The example answers under 3 of the chapters are the ones printed at the front of the booklet.
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Chapter 1
How does the opening chapter show that Roz is far from the wild island she remembers?
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Chapter 2
What important changes do the workers make to Roz, and why might those changes matter later?
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Chapter 3
How does Roz first react to the farm and the new people who own her?
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Chapter 4
What clues show that Roz is trying to understand her new life instead of simply giving up?
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Chapter 5
How would you describe Mr. Shareef as Roz's new owner? Use details from the chapter.
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Chapter 6
What do Jaya and Jad notice about Roz that makes her seem different from an ordinary robot?
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Chapter 7
What jobs does Roz do on Hilltop Farm, and what do those jobs teach her about farm life?
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Chapter 8
Why do you think Roz keeps her memories and feelings private from most humans?
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Chapter 9
How are the animals on the farm similar to and different from the animals on Roz's island?
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Chapter 10
What problem does Roz face when she realizes she cannot leave the farm freely?
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Chapter 11
How does Roz use careful listening and watching to learn about the farm family?
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Chapter 12
What does Roz miss most about her old home, and how can you tell?
Example answer: 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.
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Chapter 13
How does the author make Roz seem both robotic and caring in this chapter?
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Chapter 14
What does Roz learn from the cows, and how does their point of view affect her?
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Chapter 15
Why might Roz feel lonely even though she is surrounded by people and animals?
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Chapter 16
What moment in this chapter shows that Jaya and Jad are beginning to trust Roz?
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Chapter 17
How does Roz's relationship with the children change the way she thinks about humans?
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Chapter 18
What does Mr. Shareef need from Roz, and why is her work important to the farm?
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Chapter 19
What question would you ask Roz if you could talk to her during this chapter? Why?
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Chapter 20
How does Roz solve a problem on the farm, and what does that reveal about her?
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Chapter 21
What signs show that Roz is becoming part of the farm community?
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Chapter 22
Why is the idea of home complicated for Roz in this part of the story?
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Chapter 23
How does Roz balance following orders with making her own choices?
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Chapter 24
What new danger or challenge appears, and how does it affect the mood of the story?
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Chapter 25
How do the children respond when they learn more about Roz's past?
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Chapter 26
What do you think Roz should do if staying safe means being separated from Brightbill? Explain.
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Chapter 27
How does Roz show courage without acting like a typical hero?
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Chapter 28
What does this chapter suggest about the difference between being useful and being loved?
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Chapter 29
How does the farm setting help Roz learn new lessons about families?
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Chapter 30
What prediction can you make about whether Roz will stay on the farm or try to escape?
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Chapter 31
How does Roz react when she sees or hears signs of wild geese?
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Chapter 32
Why is Brightbill so important to Roz's choices in this part of the book?
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Chapter 33
What emotions do you think Roz feels when her old life and new life begin to connect?
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Chapter 34
How does the author build excitement or suspense in this chapter?
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Chapter 35
What does Brightbill learn about Roz's situation, and how does he respond?
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Chapter 36
How does Roz's reunion with someone from her past affect the people on the farm?
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Chapter 37
Why might the farm family feel torn about helping Roz?
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Chapter 38
What plan begins to form, and what are its biggest risks?
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Chapter 39
How does Roz show that she cares about both Brightbill and the Shareef family?
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Chapter 40
What theme about friendship or family stands out in this chapter?
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Chapter 41
How does the weather or natural world influence what happens in this part of the story?
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Chapter 42
What choice does Roz have to make, and why is it difficult?
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Chapter 43
How do Jaya and Jad help Roz, and what does their help show about them?
Example answer: 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.
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Chapter 44
Why is trust an important part of the escape plan?
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Chapter 45
What would you have done if you were Mr. Shareef in this chapter? Explain your thinking.
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Chapter 46
How does Roz prepare for leaving, and what does she seem to understand about the journey?
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Chapter 47
What makes the escape feel dangerous even before Roz gets far from the farm?
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Chapter 48
How does Roz use her robot abilities to solve problems during the escape?
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Chapter 49
How does Roz's kindness affect the way other characters treat her?
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Chapter 50
What do you think is the most important turning point in this chapter? Why?
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Chapter 51
How does the setting change as Roz moves away from the farm?
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Chapter 52
What obstacles does Roz face while traveling through places made by humans?
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Chapter 53
How does Roz decide whom to trust during her journey?
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Chapter 54
What does this chapter show about the way humans depend on machines?
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Chapter 55
Why might Roz feel more exposed or unsafe in a city than in the wilderness?
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Chapter 56
How does the chase or search for Roz increase the suspense?
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Chapter 57
What qualities help Roz keep going when the journey becomes difficult?
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Chapter 58
How does Brightbill help Roz even when he cannot solve every problem for her?
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Chapter 59
What does Roz learn from the strangers or machines she meets along the way?
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Chapter 60
How does Roz's understanding of freedom grow in this chapter?
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Chapter 61
What is one moment when Roz must think creatively to avoid being caught?
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Chapter 62
How does the author make you feel worried for Roz in this part of the story?
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Chapter 63
Why do you think some characters help Roz even though it could be risky?
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Chapter 64
How does Roz's past on the island help her survive in a human-made world?
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Chapter 65
What prediction can you make about the biggest danger still ahead?
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Chapter 66
How do the RECO robots or other pursuers make Roz's escape harder?
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Chapter 67
What does Roz notice about the city that a human character might ignore?
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Chapter 68
How does Roz's gentle personality conflict with the danger around her?
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Chapter 69
What lesson does Roz learn about hiding, moving, or waiting at the right time?
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Chapter 70
How does this chapter show that Roz is more than just a machine?
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Chapter 71
What choice in this chapter shows Roz thinking about others before herself?
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Chapter 72
How does the journey test Roz's body, mind, and feelings?
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Chapter 73
Which scene in this chapter would you want to illustrate, and why?
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Chapter 74
How does the story's mood change as Roz gets closer to the ocean or the wild?
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Chapter 75
What does Roz need from her friends in order to finish the journey?
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Chapter 76
How does Brightbill show leadership during this part of the escape?
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Chapter 77
What makes the final part of the trip especially dangerous or exciting?
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Chapter 78
How does Roz react when she sees signs that she is getting closer to home?
Example answer: 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.
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Chapter 79
What do you think the island animals will feel when they see Roz again?
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Chapter 80
How does Roz's return connect to the beginning of the book?
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Chapter 81
What problems still remain even after Roz gets close to the island?
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Chapter 82
How do the island animals show whether they remember and accept Roz?
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Chapter 83
How has Roz changed since she was taken away from the island?
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Chapter 84
What does Brightbill's role in the ending show about growing up?
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Chapter 85
How does the ending show the power of family, even when family members are different?
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Chapter 86
What message do you think Peter Brown wants readers to understand about kindness?
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Chapter 87
How does Roz's escape make you think differently about what it means to be free?
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Chapter 88
Which character changed the most in the book, and what evidence supports your idea?
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Chapter 89
What unanswered question do you still have after this chapter?
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Chapter 90
If you could add one more chapter after the ending, what would happen and why?
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How to use this The Wild Robot Escapes reading journal
At home, as a discussion guide
After each chapter your reader writes a few lines on that chapter’s question. Read the answer together at bedtime: it shows what they understood and gives you something real to talk about, without a quiz.
In class, as a novel study
Print a class set (booklets fold from plain letter paper) and use one question per chapter as the reading-response or literature-circle prompt. The example answers at the front show what a full answer looks like.
Homeschool
One booklet covers the whole book, 90 chapters, so it doubles as the reading log for The Wild Robot Escapes. Reword any question before printing to match your reader.
Printing
The booklet PDF prints on ordinary 8.5 × 11 paper: print double-sided (flip on the short edge) at 100%, fold the stack in half and staple on the fold. There is also a one-page-per-sheet PDF and A5 binder pages.
Where the questions come from
Each question is about its own chapter. We know this book well. Every question asks about something that happens in its chapter, a moment, a choice or a character, without giving away what comes next. The questions were drafted with AI from what is known about the book and checked before publishing; every one is editable before you print.
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