Vocabulary
stop oneself from doing something
refrain
the dead body of an animal
carcass
What day did Professor Sherman start his journey?
August 15th
How did Professor Sherman manage to fly above the rain clouds?
He dumped his trash over the side
How was Professor Sherman going to get "mountain legs"?
By getting used to the volcano making the earth shake
complete failure; very bad
catastrophic
a person who navigates or assists in navigating a ship; a sailor
mariners
What issue was Professor Sherman having with his garbage?
It started smelling really bad
What was Professor Sherman surprised to see, and tried to signal to?
A small boat
Why would it have been a mistake for the residents of Krakatoa to take their share of diamonds from the island to another country?
They would become less valuable because they wouldn't be rare anymore.
process of transporting someone or something from one place to another
conveyance
greatly astonished or amazed
dumbfounded
Why did Professor Sherman want a large balloon?
He wanted to stay in the air for a long time
Which day was Professor Sherman's most catastrophic day in the balloon? (what day did he crash?)
The seventh day
The symbol for Krakatoa is a mountain with a frying pan and the motto, “Non Nova, Sed Nove. What does the motto mean? (exact wording)
Not New Things, but New Ways
a busy, noisy situation
hubbub
deserted of people and in of neglect
desolate
Who is the mayor of San Francisco speaking to when he says, "The Professor isn't running for President, he is recounting a scientific adventure to a scientific club."?
The audience listening to Professor Sherman
Did Professor Sherman want to fly close to the island, why or why not?
No, he wanted to be alone in his balloon so he did not want to be seen.
How would you describe Mr. F?
Friendly, has his "mountain legs", and trustworthy
looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering
haggard
unable to think or speak sensibly or reasonably because of fever or mental confusion
delirious
Why was Professor Sherman's balloon ship so unique? (Multiple reasons)
Larger than normal, made sure the basket was livable but light, and he had unique things to make his life better while in the air (long fishing line, balloon mattress)
What caused the balloon to crash and why did it happen?
Seagulls were eating Professor Sherman's garbage and one dove through the balloon and popped it.
Why did Professor Sherman have to remain a permanent guest on the Island of Krakatoa?
He now knows about the diamond mines and the inhabitants