Chapters 1-2
How does Gran describe the plan?
Irresponsible,non mature,reckless.
What sends you mad if you drink it?
Salt water.
What does Michael keep in his pocket?
A fire glass.
How did Kensuke teach Michael to paint?
Kensuke shows Michael to paint without speaking and also by watching him.
Who is always in Kensuke's 's head?
Kimi and Michiya.
What does Michael have to do for " English "?
Write in the Log Journal and write about the things they see and hear.
On what date did Michael first see Africa?
October 11th.
How does Stella Artois react to Kensuke?
Stella likes him and treats him as a friend.
What was the names of Kensuke's wife and son?
Kimi and Michiya.
Who stole the binoculars?
Kikanbo.
What effect does the opening of the story have on the reader?
Michael's family has money,
Made out to be an enjoyable adventure,
Mom and Dad are of two different opinions.
What does Michael worry about as he explores the island?
The animals [ Gibbons, Orangutans,ect ] are watching him.
How does Michael describe Kensuke?
Old man,mean,crazy,bossy and strict.
Michael feels "honored"when kensuke shows him a japan tree.What does this mean?
It means that Michael knows that kensuke is sharing something with him that means something special to him.
How old is kensuke?
75.
Why can Michael no longer argue with his mother?
Because she is captain of Peggy Sue and she can kick him off the boat.
What is the score in Mudlarks versus Brazil?
Mudlarks-5 Brazil-3.
What is Michael's recurring nightmare?
The mosquitoes.
Why does kensuke fells so lucky?
He is the only one alive.
What did kensuke do in London
Studying to be a docter.
Why does his father keep the plan "deliberately mysterious"?
Because he wants his plan to be a surprise! [ the Peggy Sue ].
Michael describes climbing " laboriously ". What does this mean?
Laboriously: Requiring much work and effort.
How does anger help Michael plan an escape?
His angriness makes him more detirmend to escape.
Who used to bring home fish and chips on Fridays?
Michael's dad
How does Michael block out his worries?
By painting.