Leon's Story
How many kids were in Leon's family?
9
In the book, how many times did Karana try to leave the island?
2 times
What happened to the boy before Cusi?
He ran away
How long was the ride to California?
5 months
What did the brothers sell at their store?
Bikes
What did Leon get for Christmas every year?
A harmonica
What animal did Karana mainly kill kill while she was on the island?
Wolves
What language did they speak in the city?
Spainish
What was Cut-eye Higgins' job?
Dentist
Where were their flights?
Double points for why!
They flew at Kitty Hawk, N.C.
It had open spaces, nearly constant wind, and sand for soft landing (crashing) places
When did Leon's father die?
On Leon's 15th birthday
How did Karana's older sister die?
Boat crash
Were did they go?
To the city, and the salt pits
How did Praiseworthy win the fight against mountain ox?
He put gold dust in his gloves
How did people traditionally control their flying machines?
The Wright Brothers changed this by creating a "rudder"
Who protected Leon and the others from the white kids?
Mr. Clark
What sea is the island in?
The Pacific sea
What was Cusi's job at the end of the book?
Gold watcher
How many siblings did Jack have?
2
A coin toss
What was Leon's favorite movie type?
The Westerns
How long was Karana on the island for?
18 years
What was the name of the city?
Cuzco
How did they get their gold back?
With cats
What was the most expensive bike at The Wright Brothers' Bike Shop?
$100