Gadgets + Gear
What does the thermal imager do?
It detects heat and shows it on a screen as colored blobs.
Who is the leader of the RBI team?
Mr. Cain.
Who do the agents visit to get gadgets for the mission?
Dr. Maxwell.
What is the Everglades?
A large, swampy area in Florida known for its wildlife.
What creature are the agents investigating?
The Lizard Man.
What are night vision goggles used for?
They help the agents see in the dark.
What is Dr. Maxwell’s role in the RBI?
He is the electronics expert who provides gadgets for the agents.
What does Kobe ask the airboat rental man about the vehicle?
He asks about how to control the airboat, and learns it has no brakes or reverse.
What kinds of animals live in the Everglades?
Gators, snakes, bears, and panthers.
What clue does the team get from the video footage in Chapter 2?
The video shows a creature that Walks Like a Man but is hard to make out clearly.
What makes airboats unique for traveling in the Everglades?
They have no brakes or reverse, and they are pushed forward by an oversized fan.
What special skill does Zia have?
Zia can predict and sometimes control the weather.
Why do the agents need to be cautious of their surroundings during the mission?
The Everglades have dangerous animals like gators, snakes, bears, and panthers.
What warning does the airboat rental man give the agents?
He warns that airboats have no brakes or reverse, and can only go forward.
What animal did one camper believe the Lizard Man resembled?
One camper described it as looking more like a panther than a lizard.
Why are gadgets like the thermal imager important for the agents?
They help the agents track creatures and stay safe on dangerous missions.
Why does Jack say he doesn’t “do snakes”?
Jack is afraid of snakes.
What is the purpose of the RBI team’s mission in Chapters 1-3?
To investigate sightings of a mysterious Lizard Man in the Florida Everglades.
What does one camper say he saw while fishing?
He saw a scaly creature with a lizard-like appearance that walked on two legs.
What makes the “water panther” story suspicious?
No one else had reported the creature being aggressive or having panther-like features.
What other technology is mentioned in Chapter 3 that Jack and Dr. Maxwell talk about?
Dr. Maxwell mentions military combat games that use night vision technology.
What makes Kobe nervous about traveling on the airboat?
He is nervous because airboats have no brakes or reverse, which makes him feel unsafe.
How do the agents communicate with each other on missions?
They use R-phones to stay in touch and receive information from Ripley.
What unusual animal does one of the campers describe as "charging" him?
The camper describes seeing a creature like a "water panther" with red eyes and sharp teeth.
What is the main goal of the RBI team on this mission?
To track down the Lizard Man and determine if it’s real or a myth.