The Wild Robot Comprehension Questions

How does Brightbill demonstrate his maturity by the story's end?

• He decides to never return to the island after migration.

• He confronts humans to demand Roz's freedom.

• He refuses to include other geese in the flock's decision.

• He becomes a leader of the migrating flock and accepts Roz's necessary departure.

Discuss the significance of Digdown's reflection by the fireside and its impact on Roz's understanding of purpose.

• Digdown convinces Roz that only instincts, not choices, determine purpose.

• Digdown's regret inspires Roz to dedicate herself to helping others as her purpose.

• Digdown's reflection convinces Roz to leave her friends alone.

• Digdowns speech prompts Rox to spend time building more tunnels.

What is the name Roz gives to her home?

• The Nest

• The Den

• The Lodge

• The Burrow

In what way does the animal community's coordination against the RECOS differ from the RECOS' own operational strategy?

• Both groups are coordinated, hierarchical battle plans.

• The RECOS make use of animal helpers to achieve their goals.

• Only the animal plans are eventually foiled due to poor communication.

• The animals rely on improvisation, teamwork, and unpredictability, while RECOS depend on rigid programming.

What is the primary reason the other animals come to trust Rox after her initial arrival?

• She promises never to use fire.

• They witness her gentle care for Brightbill.

• They are impressed by her ability to build things quickly.

• They see her defeat the bears in the battle.

Which character helps Rox care for Brightbill by giving her advice about raising goslings?

• Chitchat

• Mr. Beaver

• Mother Bear

• Loudwing

Which survival skill does Rox first learn from observing the stick insect?

• Building a nest from twigs.

• Imitating bird calls.

• How to swim in the pond.

• Camouflage.

What is Chitchat's main characteristic that she worries others will dislike?

• Her constant talking

• Her unusual fur color

• Her inability to swim

• Her lack of friends before meeting Brightbill

Why does Roz struggle with understanding Brightbill's behaviors as he grows up?

• Because Brigthbill no longer understands Roz's programming.

• Because Roz's programming makes her overly strict.

• Because Brightbill refuses to speak animal language.

• Because she lacks experience as a mother and has not observed adolescence.

What do the RECOS robots want when they come to the island?

• To destroy all animal lodges on the island.

• To test new technology.

• To retrieve Roz and the other robot units.

• To build a manufacturing facility for more robots.