Study

The Stars

  •   0%
  •  0     0     0

      Back   Restart
  • Who is Maguelonne and why is she important? 
    She is the Evening Star and she is the most beautiful. She guides the shepherds at dawn and in the evening.
  • Why couldn't the Shepherd take Stephanette home?
    He could not leave his goats or sheep alone.
  • Who does the shepherd think is the brightest star?
    He thinks Stephanette is the brightest.
  • Why does Stephanette think that the shepherd might be a wizard?
    She heard stories, the plains people don't see or know much about shepherds, so they make up untrue mysterious stories.
  • How did the shepherd feel about watching over Stephanette?
    He felt proud that he had taken a great responsibility.
  • How does the shepherd tell the time at night?
    He uses the position of star Orion.
  • What does snuggle mean? Past = snuggled
    To settle or move into a warm, comfortable position.
  • What is the other name of Orion?
    The Stick of Sirius.
  • How does the Shepherd try to take care of Stephanette? 
    He built a fire to dry her clothes. He warmed up milk and gave her some cheese.
  • Why did Stephanette come back to the shepherd's house?
    She tried to cross a flooded river and nearly drowned.
  • What does the shepherd compare a shooting star to? Use " " quotation marks.
    "It's a soul passing from it's earthly body into the heaven."
  • Why does the Shepherd think humans are more suited to the day? 
    Sound is more clear at night and people who are unused to the darkness are afraid of the night.
    • Your experience on this site will be improved by allowing cookies.