Laundry Day 1
When Gini woke up, how did she know it would be hard to dry the clothes?
humidity
Who had electricity in Gini's village?
no one
What is the jumping bean bush called?
arrow plant
How long is the life cycle of a moth?
1 year (spring to spring)
river
How did Gini wash the clothes?
beat the clothes on smooth stones to get the dirt out
Where does the jumping bean bush grow?
some deserts in Mexico
Why does the caterpillar make the bean jump?
to avoid getting cooked in the summer heat and find a cool place
In what kind of weather did Gini's clothes dry?
warm, breezy days with low humidity
Why could Gini's clothes smell like diesel fuel?
a highway was nearby
In what season does an animal lay eggs in the arrow plant's flowers?
spring
How high can the caterpillar make the bean jump?
as much as a few inches
What does Gini need to do after washing the laundry?
hang up to dry
Why couldn't Gini bring the clothes inside to dry?
wet clothes would make their home damp and moldy, and the clothes would become moldy, too
What animal lays eggs in the arrow plant's flowers?
moth
In what season does the caterpillar change into a moth?
winter
What did rainwater do to freshly washed laundry?
made clothes smell bad
How would Gini's life be different if she had a washer and a dryer?
more time to spend with friends
How does the caterpillar feed while in the bean?
it eats the inside of the bean
How does the caterpillar make the bean jump?
it grabs the inside lining and jerks its body