Chapters
1-5
1-5
Like a ton of bricks
How did the storm hit The Frog?
The jib sail was blocking the hatch from closing all the way.
Why did The Frog take on so much water during the first storm?
21 gallons
How many gallons of fresh water did David figure he had?
"It was like riding a roller coaster while somebody every twenty seconds hits the front end with a giant sledgehammer."
Simile & Metaphor
Swells are telegraph systems that told David something...
What is a storm?
David would give this to not have The Frog
Panic
What did David want to do most of all after the storm?
When you have nothing, everything is valuable.
Why didn't David throw the garbage overboard?
"...he sensed the danger." "A second later he heard an actual hissing rumble..." He was about to...
What is run up on a beach?
One of the sailors said that David's picture had been in the paper, but they finally...
What is "...gave him up for dead"?
The day Uncle Owen died.
What is the last day of 8th grade?
315 miles
How far did David figure he drifted during the first storm?
1 gallon
What is the normal usage of water per day?
Two hamburgers, two malts, and french fries
What did David want to eat, while telling everyone about the storm and the killer whales?
The sailors were studying...
What are whales?
Impulsive
What does impetuous mean?
1/2 cup
How much water did the handpump produce with each pump?
"It was a beast, some huge beast of a killer..."
What is an example of a metaphor?
Baja, California
What body of land did David first see?
David asked the sailors to do something for him.
What is call his parents and tell them he is ok?
In the morning, without checking the fresh water level, or the weather forecast.
What is "When did David set sail?"
100 gallons
How many gallons of storm water did David figure The Frog took on?
A candle
What was the only light source David found on The Frog?
There was a putrid, vile, rotten fish odor all around and something sticky in his hair and down his back.
What are whales?
David asked the sailors for two more things before they parted.
What are food and fuel?