Vocab 1
Recklessly bold or rash
foolhardy
Who designed the balloon merry-go-round?
the children
Why did Professor Sherman have to stay on the balloon platform longer than everyone else?
He didn't have a parachute so he had to land in water
a person or thing intended secretly to undermine or bring about the downfall of an enemy or opponent
Trojan Horse
Why was swimming from a beach in Krakatoa an unusual experience?
the land rose and fell underneath
How was Professor Sherman able to get diamonds?
He had the diamond cuff links
a brief story about something interesting or funny in a person's life
anecdotes
They are super rich and their lifestyle makes them happy
Where did Professor Sherman land the balloon platform?
Atlantic Ocean
causing fear or dread
formidable
What interrupted Professor Sherman's talk? Multiple answers.
He noticed the earth was moving with unusual violence.
The mountain erupted violently.
A tsunami hit the island.
A wall across from him cracked open.
1 & 4
Which of the following is a fact about the the house on the Island of Krakatoa when the volcano started erupting? Multiple correct
A crack opened in the wall.
The windows broke.
Professor Sherman was the most scared.
1 & 2
to settle or solve; to declare or decide
resolve
How did Professor Sherman attempt to repay the Krakatoans for their hospitality?
He gave a 3 hour talk on San Francisco
What are Professor Sherman's plans for the future?
Rebuild his balloon and travel for a year
dull, tedious, and repetitious; boring from being always the same
monotonous
Which countries was Krakatoa between (2 Countries)
Sumatra and Java
How long do the Krakatoans predict it will take to get the balloon platform into the air?
10 minutes