Young & Dyslexic
What was Benjamin Zephaniah's initial reaction when he learned he was dyslexic at 21?
He thought he needed an operation.
What technique did Aron Ralston use to climb up or down narrow passages in the canyon?
Stemming or chimneying
What caused the British explorers Steve Brooks and Quentin Smith to require rescue during their Antarctic expedition?
Their helicopter plunged into the sea off Antarctica.
What animal were the hunters in the Arctic attempting to hunt during Kari Herbert's visit?
The narwhal
How did Zephaniah use his dyslexia to his advantage?
He became more creative and saw the world differently.
What happened when Ralston tried to lower himself from the chockstone?
The boulder began to rotate and fell, crushing his right hand and trapping his arm.
How long did the rescue operation last after the helicopter crash?
The rescue operation lasted for nine hours.
Why is the blubber of the narwhal important to the Inughuit people?
The blubber provides essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, which prevented scurvy in the Arctic.
Which did his teacher's suggest he do instead of focus on his studies?
His teacher suggested that he would be a good sportsman and should play football.
How did Ralston initially react after his right hand got trapped by the boulder?
He tried to yank his arm free, but was stuck and in intense pain.
What was the main concern expressed by some people regarding the rescue of the two explorers?
There was resentment that the rescue cost the taxpayers of Britain and Chile tens of thousands of pounds.
What is the primary use of the narwhal's ivory tusk?
The tusk is used for harpoon tips, handles for hunting tools, and carving protective tupilaks.
What idea did Zephaniah believe about sleep when he was young?
He suggested that sleep was inefficient and could be improved.
What story did Ralston's brain conjure up during his struggle, which he thought might be apocryphal?
The story of an adrenaline-stoked mother lifting an overturned car to free her baby.
What was the main goal of the expedition that Brooks and Smith were attempting when their helicopter crashed?
They were attempting to fly from the north to south pole in their helicopter.
What was the dilemma that Kari Herbert experienced while watching the hunt?
She felt conflicted, as she both urged the hunter to succeed and wished for the narwhal to survive.
What trait did Zephaniah believe helped him avoid prison, despite his challenging background?
His self-belief and creativity.
What emotional responses did Aron Ralston experience after becoming trapped by the boulder?
He experienced panic and anxiety.
What was the role of the Chilean naval ship in the rescue operation?
The Chilean naval ship picked up the two explorers from the liferaft after their helicopter crash.
Why is hunting still an absolute necessity for the people of Thule, according to the text?
Hunting is necessary because imported goods can only account for part of the food supply, and there is limited access to supplies due to the harsh Arctic conditions.