The Heart and the Bottle Quiz

What does the little girl in The Heart and the Bottle love to do at the beginning of the story?

• Watch television

• Explore the world and ask questions

• Play video games

• Sit quietly without doing anything

Who does the girl spend a lot of time with before the bottle appears?

• Her teacher

• Her best friend

• An older loved one (likely her father or grandfather)

• Her pet dog

What does the girl put inside the bottle?

• A photograph

• A flower

• Her heart

• A memory

Why does the girl put her heart in a bottle?

• She wants to protect it from getting stolen

• She is afraid of getting hurt after losing someone special

• She thinks it's the only way to grow up

• She wants to become famous

What changes in the girl after she puts her heart in the bottle?

• She becomes more curious and adventurous

• She starts asking more questions

• She becomes less interested in the world

• She becomes a scientist

How does the girl feel when she can’t remove the heart from the bottle?

• Excited

• Confused and sad

• Angry

• Proud

What is the symbolic meaning of the bottle in the story?

• A place to keep special items

• A tool to make the heart stronger

• A symbol of emotional protection and isolation

• A magical object that grants wishes

What message does the story convey about dealing with grief and loss?

• You should always bottle up your feelings

• It’s okay to stop feeling emotions when you’re sad

• Protecting your heart forever is the best way to heal

• Healing takes time, and reconnecting with curiosity and love helps

Who helps the girl reconnect with her emotions and curiosity?

• Her teacher

• A little girl who reminds her of herself

• A magical bird

• Her parents

What can students learn from The Heart and the Bottle about coping with loss?

• Avoid emotions completely

• Talking and remembering can help you heal

• Forget everything and move on quickly

• It’s best to be alone when grieving