Reading L15 Questions Flashcards
How is a salty dog different from a landlubber?
A salty dog is an experienced explorer and a landlubber is not.
Do you think the boys and girls seem prepared for the voyage?
No, they are worried about their backpacks and sickness. They ask lots of questions.
What is Big Munson Key like?
It has not changed in 150 years. It resembles deserted islands.
Do you think captain Jane made a good decision by camping on Big Munson Key instead of a crowded, busy campground?Explain.
Yes, because the students gain survival skills and they came to like camping.
What steps did the group take to prepare stew? List them.
First, build a fire. Then, open a cart of canned rations. Put contents of cans in a pot over a fire. Add water and some spices from a pouch in a survival kit.
Throughout the story, how does Rachel change?
Throughout the story, she becomes confident.
Why are the scouts surprised at Big Munson Key?
They thought it would look different.
Why did the author write “The Adventurers”?
To tell about a special sea camp.
What do students learn about coral?
Fragile, die if touched, grows one foot every 100 years.
What happens just before Captain Jane and the scouts lower themselves into the water near Big Pine Key?
She reminds everyone not to touch the reef.
