Symbols
Sharks are a symbol of?
Danger
Name the main character in the story.
Odder
What is the name of the aquarium where they tend to the otters?
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Why do humans put Odder in a big tank in the aquarium?
So she can learn how to dive
Where did Odder's mom leave her while she hunted for food?
In the kelp
Rocks are a symbol of?
Otter Ingenuity
What names do they call Odder's best friend (2 answers)
Kiari/Twyla
What do the animals in the bay call the aquarium?
Highwater
How do the humans feel about keeping Odder in captivity?
They feel like they have failed her
What place represents both home and many dangers for otters?
The ocean
Play is a symbol of?
Optimism
Name the 2 otters who have lived in the aquarium their entire life.
Gracie & Holly
What is the name of the beach where Odder is found after the attack?
Moss Landing State Beach
Where do the shark bite Odder during the attack?
On the STOMACH
Who do the scientists want to restore Odder to the wild?
Otter's are essential to the environment
The STORM is a symbol of
Chaos
Give the 3 names that they call the main character.
Odder, #156, Jazz
What do they call the protected marine environment near the Bay?
Elkhorn Slough
What do Otters often tuck in a pocket of skin on their arm? (Name 2 of the 3)
Clams, mollusk, rocks
Who narrates this novel?
Omniscient Narrator (a voice in the story that knows everything about the characters and events)
The ocean is a symbol of
Mystery and Freedom
Name Odder's foster pup.
#209
What city and state does the story take place?
Monterey, California
What is the most important thing Odder wants to teach her foster pup?
How to play
What is the story of the"50"?
A legend of how humans hunted otters until there were only 50 left.