LIFE CYCLE
What kind of place does Dahlia live in?
A swamp.
What is Octopus looking for throughout the story?
A meal / food.
What happened to T.J.'s mother?
She became sick and died.
What two words best describe Will Allen?
Tall and friendly.
TRUE or FALSE: Dahlia begins molting during the show, and she can fly forward, backward, and sideways.
Both are TRUE.
Fish, turtles, and frogs can be Dahlia's predators. Which animal from the test is NOT one of her predators?
Butterflies.
Which animal is NOT one of Octopus's predators: a shark, sea turtle, giant grouper, or eagle?
An eagle.
Why were the veterinarians especially worried about T.J.?
He was not gaining weight.
What did Will imagine when he looked at an empty city lot?
A huge table heaped with food.
TRUE or FALSE: Octopus can change color to blend into her surroundings. TRUE or FALSE: Octopuses live only in the Pacific Ocean.
TRUE; FALSE.
What does Dahlia do to keep predators from finding her?
She hides under leaves and logs.
What secret weapon does Octopus release into the water to escape danger?
A cloud of dark ink.
T.J. flattens his ears and snarls. What is he feeling?
He is frightened.
What kind of healthy food did Will notice was scarce in the city?
Fresh vegetables.
TRUE or FALSE: T.J. eventually grows to be even bigger than his father.
TRUE.
Who raised Dahlia from the time she was born?
No one.
What food does Octopus finally get to eat?
Clams.
How is T.J. different by the end of the story?
He is more playful and comfortable.
How did Will deal with the polluted soil?
He used red wriggler worms and composting.
What does Will Allen do to help people around the world?
He travels and shares his red wriggler worms and his knowledge.
What does Dahlia say is the best part of being a nymph?
Her water jet.
A gull becomes Octopus's final predator. How does she escape from it?
She changes her color and texture to camouflage herself and blend into her surroundings.
Describe one method the veterinarians used to get T.J. to eat.
They held him still while Cindy used a stick to put meat at the back of his tongue.
What was the name of Will's greenhouse organization in the city?
Growing Power.
What did Will Allen do after graduating from college?
He moved to Belgium to play professional basketball.