Symbols
Sharks are a symbol of?
Danger
Name the main character in the story.
Odder
Define a bay in your own words. (Go to the board and draw it)
A small body of water mostly surrounded by land and connected to a larger body of water.
Why do humans put Odder in a big tank in the aquarium?
So she can learn how to dive
Who is the author AND Illustrator of this book?
Katherine Applegate and Charles Santoso
Rocks are a symbol of?
Otter Ingenuity
How old is Odder when she is attacked by the shark?
3 years old
What do the animals in the bay call the aquarium?
Highwater
On page 10, it states that humans prefer numbers because they count what? Give me ALL 6 answers
cards, sheep, errors, at-bats, minutes, and blesings
What place represents both home and many dangers for otters?
The ocean
The STORM is a symbol of
Chaos
What names do they call Odder's best friend (2 answers)
Kiari/Twyla
What is the name of the beach where Odder is found after the attack?
Moss Landing State Beach
Where do the shark bite Odder during the attack?
On the STOMACH
Why are Otters essential to the environment?
They eat things that, if left unchecked, would deteriorate surrounding fish and other sea creatures' habitats.
The ocean is a symbol of
Mystery and Freedom
Give the 3 names that they call the main character.
Odder, #156, Jazz
What do they call the protected marine environment near the Bay?
Elkhorn Slough
What do Otters often tuck in a pocket of skin on their arm? (Name 2 of the 3)
Clams, mollusk, rocks
What is an omniscient narrator? (In your own words)
A god like narrator who knows all things about the story without ever even physically being there.
Kayakers are a symbol of
Otters Curiosity
Name Odder's foster pup.
#209
What city and state does the story take place?
Monterey, California
On page 11, it gives 8 names that humans could give to the otters. Give me ALL the names from the list.
Squiggles, Splash, Potter, Noodle, Otto, Oswald, Ozzie and Obi
What is the story of the"50"?
A legend of how humans hunted otters until there were only 50 left.