Characters
Who is introduced as a significant new character in this section?
Mr. Lula
Where does Sophia go with the aquanaut?
They explore deeper into the research facility and eventually head back into the ocean.
What mission do the characters undertake in these pages?
Help Sophia to figure out Aqualand.
When the aquanaut notices aqualand was not safe?
What is Sophia’s emotional state throughout these pages?
She is conflicted, feeling hopeful yet overwhelmed by everything happening.
How to the release the animals?
Through the monsters (kraken) big tank.
How does the aquanaut’s arrival change the course of the story?
The aquanaut becomes a helpful ally, giving Sophia the ability to explore places she couldn’t reach alone.
The animals get to escape.
What is freedom?
What does Sophia gift the Captian?
A shell.
Describe the environment where the marine animals are kept.
The animals are kept in large, high-tech tanks that mimic their natural habitats.
What conflict arises between Sophia and her uncle?
Sophia’s uncle prioritizes the facility’s reputation, while Sophia wants to continue investigating her father’s work.
The aquanaut helps Sophia on the science fair.
What is friendship?
How does Sophia’s relationship with her uncle change?
Their relationship becomes strained due to him not having time for her.
How does the setting impact the mood of the story in the tank?
The dark, enclosed spaces of the research facility create a tense and mysterious mood.
What unexpected action do the characters make?
Free the Aqualand animals.
The octopus attacks Mr. Lula and the Captian goes in the tank with the monster.
What is bravery?
How do the animals inside the aquanaut behave?
The animals inside the aquanaut act with intelligence and curiosity, helping Sophia in unexpected ways.
What new location is explored underwater in these pages?
An underwater cave is discovered, which holds clues about Michael’s last mission.
How does the story reveal more about Aqualand?
Its not safe for the animals, they are scared.
What was the message Michael left for Uncle Paul? What did he learn?
Take care of Sophia, family comes first.