The Real Story of Stone Soup
Where does this story take place?
on the beach
What can plants do that your body cannot?
make its own food
What materials did the Montgolfier brothers use to make a balloon in 1783?
paper and silk
What isthe name of the monster Bellerophon needs to defeat?
Chimera
What kind of stones do the Chang brothers claim to use to make the soup?
fish, vegetable, and egg
Where do plants get their energy?
from the sun
Which of the following ways is a hot air balloon NOT used?
a. for racing balloons
b. for enjoying the scenic views
c. for sleeping in the air
d. for studying the weather
c. for sleeping in the air
What is Bellerophon holding when he wakes up from his dream?
a golden bridle
Why does Uncle make the bowls?
Uncle makes the bowl because he is hungry and none of the brothers can be trusted with his sharp ax.
What is the main ingredient used to make salsa? Briefly describe how it is made.
The main ingredient used in making salsa is tomato. First you gather all of the ingredients such as tomato, onion, lime, and salt. Then, you chop the vegetable, put them in a bowl and add salt and/or hot sauce as you see fit. Finally, you mix everything together and enjoy the salsa with nachos!
Why is the weather important for hot air balloon pilots?
Weather is important to the pilot because the weather affects ballooning. Clear skies and not too much wind is best. Launch as soon as the sun comes up when the wind is calm, and the air is cool. Launching in the evening is ok but must land before the sun sets.
How is Bellerophon able to fly when defeating the monster?
Bellerophon is able to fly because goddess Athena shows him where to find the flying horse Pegasus in his dream and wakes up with a golden bridle. He catches Pegasus and gets on its back and flies to defeat the monster, Chimera.