Vocabulary
A humming sound, engine.
What happened to the plane?
It flew into the lake.
What happened between Brian's parents?
They got a divorce.
What did the pilot have?
How did Brian escape the plane?
By undoing his seat belt and swimming.
How do they use the word "hollow" in the book?
empty, having a hole.
How did Brian steer the plane?
Where does Brian live with his mother?
New York
What did he say hurt?
His left arm.
What kept on biting Brian?
What does "turbulence" mean in the book?
Not steady, violent movements, jerking of the plane
Do planes have parachutes in case of crashes?
NO! They do not have backpack parachutes, as Miss.Katie thought!
Was this Brian's first time on a plane?
Yes
How to steer the plane.
Why did Brian not want to drink the water?
He didn't know if it was safe to drink.
What does shallow mean?
Not deep
How do you communicate on a plane with people on the ground?
Where does Brian's father work/ live?
oil fields in Canada's tundra
Did the pilot die?
Yes
Does Brain know how many days for sure he has been since he left the airport and crashed?
What does hokey mean?
Cheesy, corny, overly sentimental, weird
If you pull up on the steering wheel, what happens?
The nose of the plane goes down.
What did Brian hurt when he was in a plane crash?
His head, back, and most of his body is sore.
Did the pilot try calling for help?
Yes
What does Brian say about getting rescued?
That his parents will find them. They will come and get him in a couple days?