Characters
Comprehension
Chapter 1-3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
100

Who is the main character?

Nate Fludd


100

Nathaniel is introduced to a "pet" at his aunt's house. What species is is?

Dodo bird

100

What sad news does the lawyer, Mr. Snood, bring to Nathaniel?

His parents are lost at sea and declared dead. 

100

What did Nate's parents not write to him while they were on their trip?

Letters

100

What did Nate do on the plane for most of the trip? 

Sleep

200

At the very beginning of the book, who is Nathaniel’s strict governess?

Miss. Lumptom


200

What is Nates last name?

Fludd

200

When Phil was first introduced in the story by the lawer, did Nate think it was his uncle or aunt?

He thought it was his uncle. 

200

What does Nate think he is allergic to?

Porridge

200

Was it cold or hot on the plane ride?

Cold

300

What two jobs do Nate's parents do?

Mapmakers and beastology. 

300
Why are Nate and his Aunt traveling? What is so special about their trip?

They are going to see the birth of a phoenix. It happens once every 500 years. 

300

What hobby does Nate like to do?

Draw.

300

What did Miss. Lumpton not allow Nate to look at after his parents left and died?

Maps. 

300
Where did the plan first land?

Budapest

400

Who is the main character

Nate Fludd

400

How do Nathaniel, Aunt Phil, and Cornelius travel to their destination? What is the name of it?

A plane called Sopwith Platypus

400

Why was Nate upset at the end of chapter 3?

He had the wrong suitcase (Miss. Lumptons)

He missed his parents. 

400

What do they call a compass rose in the book?

A starburst

400

What did Aunt Phil have Nate do on the plane that was considered dangerous?

He went on the wing of the plane to fix the propellor.

500

What is the dodo bird's name?

Cornelius

500

Where are Nate and Aunt Phil going to visit?

Arabia

500

What is a beastoligist?

Someone who studies beasts.

500

Why is the plane called a plataypus?

It can land on water and land. 

500

Why did the men laugh and point at Nates hair?

They knew he was a Fludd, his hair is recognizable Fludd hair. 
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