PLANNING THE ADVENTURE
What is Samuel planning for Richard's vacation?
Samuel is planning to take Richard on a trip.
Where do they start their journey from?
From Zanzibar
What do they decide to do close to the lake?
To fix the balloon and sleep near the lake.
What direction is the wind blowing the next morning?
To the east the next morning.
What is their decision after rescuing Joe?
To go home
Where will they take off from?
They will take off from the island of Zanzibar.
Why does Joe want to come along?
Joe wants to see Africa
What is their plan for the next day?
To go back and find Joe.
What do they hope Joe might see?
The balloon
How much time passes after the adventure?
One year passes after the adventure.
What is their mode of transportation?
Hot air balloon
What happens two weeks after they start the journey?
They reach Lake Chad.
Why is Joe swimming to land?
Because there are crocodiles in the water and he needs to reach safety.
How does Joe react when he sees the balloon?
He is excited and runs in the same direction as the wind.
What is Richard's plan for vacation a year later?
He plans to stay home for vacation a year later.
Who is too young to come along?
Joe
What do the birds do to the balloon?
The birds attack the balloon and cause a hole.
Where does Joe decide to sleep?
In a tree
Why can't they land to pick up Joe immediately?
Because there are too many trees
Why does Richard decide to stay home
Because he doesn't want to go on any more adventures.
What is the main goal of their adventure?
To find the source of the Nile.
How do they try to save the balloon from falling?
By opening the burners and throwing out bags and food.
What is Joe worried about in the water?
He is worried about the crocodiles in the water.
How do they finally rescue Joe?
They throw Joe a rope, he catches it, and they pull him into the balloon.
What does Richard say about future adventures?
He says he is not going on any more adventures.