Owl Moon by Jane Yolen

What is the setting of the story?

• A busy city during the day

• A snowy forest at night

• A beach at sunset

• A desert in the afternoon

Who are the main characters in the book?

• A boy and his dog

• A mother and her daughter

• A father and his daughter

• Two friends

Why does the girl go owling with her father?

• To find a lost pet

• To experience something special with her father

• To collect snow

• To hunt for food

What are some of the rules that the father and daughter follow while owling?

• They must talk loudly

• They must be quiet and patient

• They need to run quickly

• They should clap their hands

How does the author use descriptive language to create the atmosphere of the story?

• By using numbers and facts

• By describing the weather in detail

• By painting vivid images of the snowy night

• By using rhymes

How does the girl feel during her owling adventure?

• Bored and tired

• Scared and anxious

• Excited and curious

• Angry and upset

Why do you think the author chose to set the story on a winter night?

• To show how cold it can be

• To add a sense of mystery and calmness

• To teach about winter animals

• Because owls only come out in winter

What role does silence play in the story?

• It makes it harder to see owls

• It helps them focus and not scare the owl away

• It allows them to talk to each other quietly

• It isn't important at all

How does the author make the reader feel like they are in the snowy woods with the characters?

• By showing pictures of the woods

• By using sounds and music

• By using descriptive words that appeal to the senses

• By telling the reader to imagine it

What happens when the father calls for the owl?

• The owl doesn't come

• They get lost in the woods

• They hear an owl call back and see it

• They find another animal