Vocabulary
process of transporting someone or something from one place to another
conveyance
throw with great force
hurl
What is the genre of our book? (Specific fiction)
Fantasy
Where did Professor Sherman want to travel and where was he found?
Pacific Ocean but he was found in the Atlantic Ocean
How did San Francisco decorate for Professor Sherman's arrival?
Decorated everything with balloons
a group of people sharing a common interest
fraternity
completely; very much
thoroughly
What volcano's eruption is mentioned in the introduction?
Krakatoa
Why did Professor Sherman refuse to tell his story to the people that saved him on the ship?
He wanted to tell the Western American Explorer's Club first
He almost flew away and had to grab a church steeple to get down
feeling or showing pleasure and satisfaction
pleased
the wreckage of a ship or it cargo found floating or washed up by the sea
flotsam
Which way of travel does the author say is the best because you get to take your time and see more?
Balloon travel
Who were trying to convince Professor Sherman to share his story on the S.S. Cunningham?
The ship's cook, the ship's doctor, and the ship's captain (Captain Simon)
What happened to the cupola on top of the Western American Explorers' Club?
The balloons carried it for four hours onto a Native American reservation.
the remains of something broken down or destroyed
the highest point
pinnacle
What was Professor Sherman before he went on his voyage?
An arithmetic teacher for 40 years
Captain Simon sold the story to The New York Tribune
What record did Professor Sherman beat?
The record for traveling around the world. Original record was 80 days and he did it in 40 days.
to force someone to accept something
impose
What is the name of the club that Professor Sherman is a part of?
Western American Explorers' Club of San Francisco
What time period does this book take place in?
1860-1890
Why did Professor Sherman want to retire and travel across the Atlantic Ocean by balloon?
He wanted to be the first man to go around the world in a balloon and be alone for a year after retiring from teaching.