Chapters 1-2
Who is Allan Quatermain?
An adventurer who lives in Durban, South Africa
What is a map?
a piece of paper that shows how to get somewhere
risk
the danger of being hurt
item
a thing
He is RICH, but does not think it was worth the risk
Who is the character called Umbopa?
A Zulu who wishes to travel with them to the North!
worry
to fear that something bad will happen
violent
wild, mean
Why does Allan Quatermain say he is tired of adventures?
His last adventure was too VIOLENT for him
What does it say about the Legend of King Solomon's Mines?
It says it is a RUINED city where King Solomon had his diamond mines
quarrel
to argue with someone
obtain
to get
What happened to Jose Silvestri?
He died trying to get to King Solomon's Diamond Mines
Zulu
A person who belongs to the Zulu tribe
extraordinary
unusual - not ordinary
How did Quatermain meet Sir Henry and Captain John Good?
They met onboard a ship called the Dunkeld. They then had dinner together
Why does Quatermain go on the adventure, even though he thinks they will die ?
He was offered money to do it, and that money will help his son after his wife died. He is doing it all for his son.
Poisonous
Able to cause sickness or death
Wilderness
a place where no one farms or lives