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hostile — unfriendly; antagonistic; heartwarming — emotionally uplifting and positive; thought-provoking
— stimulating careful consideration or attention; coexist — to live or exist together at the same time or
in the same place; fascinating — extremely interesting or captivating; obstacle — something that blocks
one’s way or prevents progress; curiosity — a strong desire to know or learn something; empathy — the
ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

ASSESS YOURSELF
ASSESS YOURSELF

Let's Read and Reflect Comprehension

A. Tick (3) the correct option.

1. What is the name of the robot in ‘‘The Wild Robot’’?
(a) Roxy (b) Roz (c) Ruby

2. Where does Roz find herself when she opens her eyes for the first time?
(a) A city (b) A remote, wild island (c) A desert

3. The robot BLIGID can :

(a) help blind person (b) cook food (c) ride cycles
4. Which of the following is true about Roz’s relationship with the other animals?

(a) The animals immediately help her

(b) She teaches the animals about technology
(c) The animals help her after she cares for an orphaned gosling

5. What theme does ‘‘The Wild Robot’’ explore according to the author, Peter Brown?
(a) The advancement of human civilisation

(b) The intersection of nature and technology

(c) The importance of teamwork in sports
B. Fill in the blanks.

1. is the author of ‘‘The Wild Robot.’’

2. Roz learns to survive on the island by observing the .

3. The word ‘‘robot’’ comes from the Slavic word , which means labor
or servant.

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