MOO - Discussion Questions

 

 

1. Why do Reena’s parents decide to mover the family to Maine?

2. How do Reena’s friends react to the news that she is moving to Maine?

3. What would be your reaction if your parents decided to move the family to a faraway town? 

4. How does Luke’s drawing help him communicate?

5. What do Reena and Luke think of Mrs. Falala when they first meet her?

6. Why do Reena and Luke’s parents volunteer them to help Mrs. Falala?

7. What are Reena’s and Luke’s reactions to their parents’ idea? If you were Reene what would be your reaction?

8. How does Reena react to Zora when she begins to work with her? How and why does her relationship with Zora change?

9. Zora is a Beltie cow. What is unique about Beltie cows and special about Zora’s bloodlines?

10. What is Luke’s reaction when he learns that the meat he eats comes from animals like Zora and Paulie?

11. What does Zep do to help Reena training Zora?

12. How does Reena’s experience at the fair help build her confidence? How do her parents react to all that she has accomplished?

13. What happens to Mrs. Falala?

14. What does Reena suggest to Mr. Colley that helps her family, Mr. Colley, and Mrs. Falala’s animals?