Hottest Chilies
What is "Hottest Chilies" about?
Chili peppers
"I remember Howard Carter peering through a window..." What does peering mean?
looking/seeing/watching
What is the first major detail of this selection?
Nora Shawki decides as a kid to be an archaeologist.
How is heat measured?
In Scoville heat units
What is an archaeologist?
How did Nora Shawki realize she wanted to be an archaeologist?
She watched a video recreating the discovery of King Tut's tomb
Why does Anandita eat peppers?
She thinks they are a way to stay healthy.
What detail shows how popular chili peppers are?
They are found in dishes around the world.
Summarize Nora's advice to the reader.
How might your body react if you ate a ghost pepper, the 3rd hottest pepper in the world?
Your eyes might water
Nora's journey to becoming an archaeologist was ________ but __________.
Difficult but rewarding
When Nora says, "if someone tells you no, use that - it will push you," what does she mean by this?
Challenges can turn into lessons for success
Demonstrating Anandita's boldness, how many peppers did she eat and in how many minutes?
She ate 51 peppers in 2 minutes
List 3 health benefits of eating capsaicin?
breathe better, feel less hungry, and burn more calories
What three challenges did Nora face?
Getting a Ph. D, being rejected for grants, and people not supporting her.