Island of the Blue Dolphins
if Tainor and Lurai were human, what would their relationship most likely be?
Husband and wife
What can you infer about Jane's parents?
A- They disapproved of her toy chimp
B- They supported her dreams
C- They paid little attention to her
D- They wanted her to become a farmer
B- They supported her dreams
What type of matter is air?
Gas
Which university did Jane Goodall attend?
Cambridge
Define 'ravine'
a narrow, deep valley, usually formed by the flow of water
Why does the narrator consider the animals of the island as her children?
She takes care of them
What was the name of Jane's toy chimp?
Jubilee
Why was Boyle's air pump experiment important?
The experiment helped to establish the study of chemistry
What is the name of the wild dog in Island of the Blue Dolphins?
Rontu
Define 'conservation'
The protection of natural things, such as animals, plants, and forests
What kind of animal is Mon-a-nee?
Bonus points if you can tell me what Mon-a-nee's new name is and why the narrator changes it.
Otter.
Mon-a-nee is actually female, and so the narrator changes her name to Won-a-nee.
Why did Professor Leakey want Jane to study at university?
He thought that she needed a university degree to become a scientist.
Which is not true of air?
A- Air is very light
B - Air can be shaped
C- Air has no patterns
D- Air is made of particles
B - Air can be shaped
Where did the word gas come from?
Greek word - Kaos
Define 'teeter'
To move unsteadily
What is the narrator's name?
Karana
Why did people criticize Jane's research methods?
They said she got too emotionally involved with her subjects
How are atoms and molecules different?
Molecules can be broken up and put together easily, but atoms cannot.
What does the word atom mean?
"Something that cannot be cut smaller"
Define 'particles'
An extremely small part, such as an atom or molecule, that makes up matter
Why does the narrator make the choice to stop killing animals?
She begins to view the animals as her friends.
What is something Jane discovered about chimps?
Chimps have personalities and are capable of emotion.
Chimps can be aggressive and will fight and kill other smaller primates.
Chimps are not vegetarian.
Chimps are capable of making and using tools.
What is Boyle's law?
A fixed amount of gas can fill any space. The pressure gets higher as the space gets smaller.
Molecules being broken up or put together is known as?
Chemical reaction
Define 'revolutionary'
Causing or relating to a complete or dramatic change