Akimbo
Why are there fewer elephants in Africa now?
Because they were being hunted for their ivory tusks
What word did Mrs. Jewls write on the board everyday?
DISCIPLINE
What does Henry eat for breakfast?
chocolate
What kind of toys does the boy bring with him to the motel?
Toy cars and motorcycle
What did Robert love to collect?
Weird and interesting facts
Where does Akimbo tell his parents he is going when he travels to find the poachers?
His friend Mato's house
What did Mrs. Gorf love more than children?
Apples
What did Henry notice on his arms while he was in school?
Spots
What happened to Ralph when he FIRST rode Keith's motorcycle?
He crashed and fell into the wastepaper basket.
What was "Believe It or Not!" originally called?
Champs and Chumps
Who is Matimba?
The head of the gang of poachers
What did Mrs. Jewls suggest that John do so he could read?
stand on his head
Who is Henry's doctor?
Dr. Fargo
What is one word you would use to describe Ralph's mom? a) worried b) excited c) tired
a) worried
Robert quit his first job delivering newspapers. Why may this have saved his life?
A massive earthquake struck San Francisco. Many people died including some of the newsboys waiting outside the newspaper office.
Why is it easier to track elephants than other animals?
because elephants destroy so much plant life as they walk making it obvious which way they're traveling
What was Rondi missing?
Her two front teeth!
Why did Henry run from the hospital?
He was tired of being poked and prodded
What did Ralph go looking for in the hotel to make Keith feel better?
What was the name of the newspaper company that sent Robert around the world to make cartoons?
The Globe
How does the tracker know that they are 10 minutes away from the poachers?
Who kicked all the balls over the fence?
Terrance
Why did the thieves want Mac's truck?
How did Ralph ride the elevator in the last chapter?
He tricked the dog into barking so his owner would wake up and take him outside. Then, Ralph snuck into the elevator behind them.
How did Robert die?
He had a heart attack in 1949.