Vocabulary
What does the word feebly mean?
Lacking strength; weak.
What are some characteristics of Professor William Waterman Sherman?
Stubborn, Loyal, Determined, Smart.
What is the name of the club that Professor William Waterman Sherman is determined to tell his story at?
The Western American Explorers' Club.
Why did the people of Krakatoa need "mountain legs?"
to walk when the mountain rumbled and moved on the land.
What is the form of government on Krakatoa?
Restaurant form of government.
What does the word yearning mean?
Earnest or strong desire.
What are some characteristics of Captain John Simon?
Pushy, Determined, Impatient, Greedy.
For forty years before his trip, Professor Sherman had been......
teaching arithmetic at a school for boys.
What was odd about the names of all of the people on Krakatoa?
Where was Professor William Waterman Sherman picked up by Captain John Simon?
In the Atlantic Ocean.
Which sentence below uses the word infinitely correctly?
1. The infinitely celebrity walked across the red carpet.
2. The celebrity was infinitely wealthy.
The celebrity was infinitely wealthy.
What are some characteristics of the Mayor of San Francisco?
Excited about the professor's return, Caring, Eager.
After his rescue, how did Professor Sherman travel to San Francisco?
in the presidential train.
What did all of the restaurants on Krakatoa have in common?
Their names all started with the same letter as their owners/operators.
What was the name of the balloon factory that designed and created Professor William Waterman Sherman's balloon for his voyage?
Create a sentence using the word reverence.
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What are some characteristics of Mr. F?
Caring, Helpful, Skilled, Devoted to his island.
What was Professor William Waterman Sherman's balloon's name?
The Globe.
What was the law about going to restaurants on Krakatoa?
Every family shall go to a different restaurant every night of the month.
Who was the famous balloonist that Professor William Waterman Sherman based his balloon design off of?
Nadar.
Create a sentence using the word tumultuous.
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Describe the interactions between Professor William Waterman Sherman and Captain John Simon.
Their interactions were not positive. The Captain was very pushy and the Professor was not giving in to telling his story.
When did Professor William Waterman Sherman leave San Francisco?
August 15.
How many days are in a Krakatoa month? How are the days named?
Twenty days.
They are named after the families.
What part of Krakatoa did not move at all, when the rest of the ground was incredibly unsteady?
Near the mines/diamonds.