Flora and Ulysses Character Insights

Flora, carrying Marianne, navigates the night to rescue Ulysses, her superhero squirrel, with the help of William Spiver and Tutti. Flora's mother has taken Ulysses, and Flora plans to exchange a beloved lamp for him. Meanwhile, Ulysses, in a sack, reflects on his past and Flora's uniqueness. Flora's mother desires normalcy for Flora, fearing her strangeness. The story explores themes of rescue, love, and acceptance.

What time was it when Flora was navigating through the darkness?

• 2:00 AM

• 2:20 AM

• 1:45 AM

• 3:00 AM

What was Flora carrying as she made her way through the dark?

• A book

• Marianne

• A lamp

• A squirrel

What does Flora plan to exchange for the squirrel?

• A map

• A book

• A lamp

• A toy

Who does Flora hope will help her rescue Ulysses?

• William Spiver

• Tootie

• George Buckman

• Her mother

What is William Spiver's condition that makes it difficult for him to navigate?

• Deafness

• Blindness

• Lameness

• Amnesia

What does William Spiver insist on doing before helping Flora?

• Reading a book

• Finding his bathrobe

• Eating breakfast

• Calling for help

What does Flora scream about her mother?

• She is happy

• She is lost

• She is possessed

• She is angry

What does Tootie decide to do after hearing Flora's emergency?

• Ignore Flora

• Call the police

• Get her purse

• Go back to sleep

What does Ulysses hold close to comfort himself in the sack?

• A piece of bread

• A small toy

• A crumpled poem

• A piece of cheese

What does Flora's mother want for her daughter?

• To be adventurous

• To be famous

• To be normal

• To be rich