Island
How did Manjiro get stuck on Bird island?
There was a giant storm and it wrecked his fishing boat on Bird Island.
What is the name of the whaler who hates Manjiro?
Jolly
Why were Manjiro and his friends put into prison?
Manjiro and his friends were thought to be spies.
The conditions on the Franklin caused a mood of....
Anger
When Jolly tried to steal the fishermen's money....
It proved that Geoman was right to tell Manjiro he was foolish to trust the Barbarians (Americans).
This man adopted Manjiro and took him in as his son
Captain Whitfield
What kind of boat are they rescued on?
Whaling
How did the crew demonstrate their approval of Manjiro?
They decided to let him become the harpooner.
What is a Jonah?
Jonah disobeyed God in the Bible and a storm came up. He was thrown overboard and swallowed by a whale.
A Jonah is a person who brings bad luck.
Why did Captain Whitfield refused to go to Japan?
He didn't want his crew to be harmed.
What do they call the people who save them?
Barbarians
What are some of the things the manjiro and his freinds found so different
Forks,Buttons and Pockets
What is Manjiros new name?
John Mung
What gift did Manjiro give his mom?
Shells
What was the whale blubber used for in America?
Oil for lamps
Which two options are things that worried Manjiro about going to America.
Manjiro would not get to see his mom in the near future.
What is a daguerrotype?
A Photograph
Where is Capt. Whitfield from?
Massachusetts
Why does Manjiro challenge Tom to a horse race?
It would be a non-violent way to stop the bullying.
What is the most important theme of the story?
Prejudice can be overcome.
After spending time with the barbarians, how did Manjiro feel about them?
Manjiro accepted their differences and began to form friendships.
Which word(s) best describes Manjiro?
Brave, Kind, Curious, Thoughtful, Polite
What was the name of the captain's Baby?
William Henry
Where Captain Whitefeild lived with Manjiro when they returned to America?
A farm
What news reached the Franklin that caused a stir of excitement?
Gold had been discovered in California.