The Wild Robot

Chapters 1-10

Reading Check

1. A cargo ship (Chapter 1)

2. An otter (Chapter 2)

3. The mountain (Chapters 8-9)

Short Answer

1. Roz explains to the animals that she can complete tasks, communicate, and learn. Her interactions with the animals are automatic as she introduces herself to each of the creatures she meets. She was programmed to find safety as shown by her desire to move away from the ocean and cliffside. The narrator clarifies that though Roz cannot experience emotions in the way animals do, she experiences curiosity about her surroundings. The narrator is useful because he is able to clarify details about Roz that would otherwise be unknown. (Chapters 1-10, including Chapter 4)

2. The animals that encounter Roz move away from her because they are afraid and believe Roz is a monster. Roz notices the way the animals move and learns about her environment. For example, after seeing a crab, Roz mimics its movements to climb the side of a cliff more efficiently. (Chapters 1-10, including Chapter 7)

3. Roz is unaware of her origins, why she left the ship, and how she came to be on the island.