HTRL for Kids Whole Book Review

What is the quester's real reason for a quest?

• To travel

• To gain self-knowledge

• To analyze the relationship between two characters

• For the reader to see how far the character has come

In the list below, check off all of the items that a quest needs

• A stated reason to go there

• Challenges and trials along the way

• A real reason to go there

• A quester

• A place to go

True or false: The stated reason for the quest is always the same as the real reason for the quest

• True

• False

True or False: Sometimes the quester fails the quest/it's not taken up by them

• True

• False

According to HTRL, in books, whenever people eat together, it's _____________________________

Because a meal scene is so difficult to write, for what reason does the author usually include a meal scene?

• To show their like/dislike of the meal

• No reason in particular, the author just wants to include a meal scene

• To show what the relationship between the characters is like

True or False: The description of the meal in a story is often symbolic of the relationship overall

• True

• False

Check off all of the correct key ideas pertaining to communion

• Sometimes just meaning to or planning to share food is also symbolic of the characters' relationship. You don't have to see them actually take a bite.

• A meal that doesn't work out or is interrupted is a bad sign

• A meal that isn't expensive is always an indicator that there isn't much effort in the relationship on one character's end

• Breaking bread together is usually an act of sharing and peace.

True or False: There's an important reason to include a meal scene in a story

• True

• False

Which of the following can rain symbolize in a story? Check all that apply.

• Death and/or resentment

• Cleansing, rebirth

• Just about anything the author wants