Understanding 'Terrible Things' Themes

The video discusses the book 'Terrible Things' by Eve Bunting, which serves as an allegory for the Holocaust. The story features forest creatures who are taken away by 'terrible things' without reason, symbolizing the persecution of various groups during the Holocaust. The narrator reflects on the importance of standing together against injustice and the relevance of the story to current events.

What reason does the narrator give for their recent absence?

• They were writing a new book.

• They lacked motivation due to global events.

• They were busy with personal projects.

• They were traveling the world.

Who is the author of the book 'Terrible Things'?

• Steven Kamel

• Hungry Reader

• Eve Bunting

• Martin Niemöller

What creatures shared the trees in the forest?

• Birds and squirrels

• Lions and tigers

• Frogs and fish

• Rabbits and porcupines

What did the 'Terrible Things' do when they first arrived?

• Built a new home

• Captured the birds

• Destroyed the forest

• Captured the rabbits

How did the remaining creatures react to the capture of the birds?

• They planned a rescue

• They celebrated

• They left the forest

• They were relieved it wasn't them

Which creatures were captured by the 'Terrible Things' during their second visit?

• Squirrels

• Rabbits

• Frogs and fish

• Porcupines

What was the general attitude of the creatures after the squirrels were taken?

• They were angry

• They were indifferent

• They were fearful but relieved

• They were hopeful

What happened to the frogs and fish?

• They were captured by the 'Terrible Things'

• They hid in the forest

• They were protected by the rabbits

• They escaped to another pond

What was the reaction of the remaining creatures after the frogs and fish were taken?

• They decided to leave the forest

• They ignored the event

• They were filled with nervous silence

• They celebrated their safety

Which creatures were captured by the 'Terrible Things' after the frogs and fish?

• Squirrels

• Rabbits

• Porcupines

• Birds