The Poet's Dog Flashcards
How many children does Teddy rescue?
Two.
How did Teddy find Flora and Nickel?
He rescued them during a snow storm.
At the end of the book, where does Teddy live?
With Flora and Nickel.
Where did Teddy live in the beginning of the book?
In an abandoned cabin.
What did Flora do to take care of Teddy and Nickel?
She cooked for them.
What happened to Sylvan?
He died.
Why is Teddy different from other dogs?
Because he can talk.
Who is Teddy’s favorite of Sylvan’s students?
Ellie.
What did Sylvan teach?
Poetry.
Who are the only people who can hear Teddy speak?
Children and poets.
How did Sylvan die?
He got sick.
What was Ellie’s poem about?
Her lost cat.
What did Sylvan mean by a jewel or two?
That Flora and Nickel would come.
Where did Teddy find Flora and Nickel?
In a fierce storm at the edge of a pond.
Who can hear Teddy?
Poets and children.
What is the poem about Teddy called?
“He The Poet’s Dog.”
What is Teddy’s favorite poem?
“The Ox-Cart Man.”
What are the two main emotions that Sylvan has when he writes a poem?
Joy or sorrow.
What does Sylvan do when he hates a poem?
He taps his foot.
What type of dog is Teddy?
Irish Wolfhound.
who did sylvan leave teddy with?
Sylvan left Tedy with Ellie
Who are the only people that can hear Teddy?
The only people that could her Teddy were poets or children
What was Teddys favorite poem?
“The Ox-Cart Man”
What type of dog is Teddy?
Teddy is an Irish wolfhound
