Story Questions
What did Jane and Doris do for an occupation?
Teachers
Did Jane have trouble swimming with her leg brace on?
no
What did Jane and Doris want to do on their vacation?
dive for sunken treasure
How did Doris get the weather information?
She called the coast guard
What is a "school of fish"?
a group of fish
Where did Jane and Doris go diving?
Florida Keys/Key West
What gear was tied down in front of the boat?
air tanks
What is the reef made up of?
millions of tiny sea creatures
How was the reef marked?
A big red buoy
What is the purpose of the red diving flags?
they warn other boats that divers are in the water
What kind of lessons did Jane and Doris take?
scuba diving lessons
What color did Doris's suit look under water?
yellow-green
How long did Jane and Doris plan to stay underwater?
one hour
How much was each sponge worth?
$5
What did the old boat engine sound like?
a coffee grinder
How did Jane injure her leg?
auto-accident
Name 4 things Jane and Doris took with them on the boat.
diving flags, cooler, fruit, soft drinks, suntan lotion, sandwiches, markers
What kind of watches did Jane and Doris have?
large diving watches
What does the movement of underwater plants indicate?
the water current/direction of current
What two sports did Jane teach?
gymnastics and swimming
How long did Jane's ear hurt for when she first dove underwater?
20 minutes
What kind of maps had the two women studied?
maps that showed where people thought ships carrying gold had sunk
How long had the ship gone down?
more than two hundred years ago
How long was the old boat Jane and Doris rented?
about 20 feet
What is Jane's last name?
Dubowski