Vocab
Describe what a regatta is
a race for boats
When it rains, who does Early listen to?
Billie Holiday
Who gave Early the boat to borrow?
Mr. Wallace
What was the name of the women in the Pi story that brought the captain his rum?
"The Haggard and Homely Wench"
How did Jack's mom die?
a headache, brain aneurysm, died in her sleep
Give a synonym for hoist
raise
Why does Early think that Kansas has no color?
Early saw the Wizard of Oz in black and white.
What is the name of Early's pet?
Bucky
What was the name of the head pirate in the Pi Story?
Darius the Dreadful
Jack received a telegram before the regatta. What did it say?
Inclement weather STOP Shore leave postponed STOP Unable to join you for scheduled meeting STOP Will contact you when next possible STOP
What are you doing if you are on a quest?
traveling, on an adventure, exploring
After an explosion nearby, what did Early think he was watching or seeing?
A volcano erupting
Who was the boss that took the Maine from Jack and Early?
MacScott
What is the name of the building that the boys were taken to after being captured by the "pirates?"
The Bareknuckle Inn
Early reminds Jack of the school motto, "Semper Fidelis." What does "Semper Fidelis" mean?
Always faithful
What is a synonym for peril?
dangerous, deadly
How does Early respond when Jack says, “So, these numbers … the wavy ones. What do they say?”
“That’s where the sea gets rough.”
What is the name of the rowing coach?
Mr. Blane
What animal saved Pi from the storm at sea?
a white whale
Who saves Jack from downing in the river?
Gunnar Skoglund from Oslo, Norway
What is a synonym for provisions?
supplies, goods
What does Early keep insisting throughout this book?
Fisher is not dead and neither is pi
Who is the Fish?
Early's brother,
Why do you think Early is obsessed with finishing the story of Pi?
If Early finishes the story then he finds Pi and Pi is his brother.
What is the 1st question Jackie's dad asked his mom?
"What's a fella got to do to get a cake like that?"