The People Could Fly Questions

Bring on the tough stuff - there’s not just one right answer.

  1. How does Toby manage to remember his flying powers?
  2. Why is Toby called the "seer"?
  3. Describe Sarah and her child's first day after escaping the plantation.
  4. Why is storytelling important to persecuted people?
  5. How might the story be different if everyone could fly?
  6. Does this story remind you of any other folk tales? Explain.
  7. What are the similarities and differences between the Master, the Overseer, and the Driver?
  8. Do you think that the people retain their flying abilities after they become free? Why or why not?