Maddie's Journey and Reflections

Maddie, a boy on the cusp of adulthood, lives with a blind man named Seer. He is impatient and eager to explore a secret in the forest. Maddie helps Seer with chores and cooking, though he finds it tedious. He is intrigued by a girl named Jean and has a secret mission in the forest. Maddie navigates the village and forest, reflecting on his life and the changes he faces. In the forest, he discovers a marked frog, symbolizing a shift in his future.

What is Maddie eager to do at the beginning of the chapter?

• Visit a friend

• Complete supper and leave

• Finish his homework

• Go fishing

How does Maddie measure his growth?

• By his ability to cook

• By his height against the window

• By his knowledge of herbs

• By his strength in the forest

What does Maddie think about cooking?

• It's a fun activity

• It's a way to impress others

• It's a necessary skill

• It's a bother

Why is Maddie anxious to leave before nightfall?

• He is afraid of the dark

• He needs to deliver a message

• He wants to meet a friend

• He has a secret to check in the forest

What does Seer remember about the forest?

• It's a place of danger

• It's an illusion

• It's full of wild animals

• It's a place of peace

Who is Maddie hoping to see at the school teacher's house?

• His friend Raman

• The school teacher

• The blind man, Seer

• Jean, the school teacher's daughter

What does Maddie think about lying?

• It's a way to make friends

• It's a sign of weakness

• It's sometimes necessary

• It's always wrong

How does Maddie feel about the forest?

• He thinks it's boring

• He finds it confusing

• He feels a connection to it

• He is afraid of it

What does Maddie discover in the clearing?

• A dangerous animal

• A new path

• A secret about himself

• A hidden treasure

What sound does Maddie hear as he returns to the village?

• Silence

• Keening

• Singing

• Laughter