The Vanishing Island
Biloxi-Chitimacha-Choctaw describes what type of social/cultural/ethnic group.
A tribe of Native Americans who live in Louisiana.
Who is the 13-year-old inventor mentioned in the story?
Richard Turere
What were the northerners called in the poem "Learning to Read"?
Yankees
What inspired Thomas Ponce to become an animal rights activist?
Thomas Ponce's encounter with a baby bonnethead shark being caught by a fisherman inspired him to become an animal rights activist.
What event prompted President Reagan to address the nation in this speech?
President Reagan addressed the nation following the tragic explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger on January 28, 1986.
Where has the lost land on Isle de Jean Charles gone?
Into the Gulf of Mexico (the ocean).
What motivated Richard Turere to invent Lion Lights?
Richard was motivated by the need to protect livestock from lion attacks and reduce the conflict between locals and endangered lions.
What does the speaker encounter on the stairs in the poem "Mother to Son"?
The speaker encounters tacks, splinters, holes, bare boards, and patches of darkness on the stairs.
How did the experience of saving the baby shark impact Thomas Ponce?
Saving the baby bonnethead shark marked a turning point for Thomas Ponce, leading him to focus his activism on sharks and their conservation.
How does President Reagan characterize the Challenger Seven?
President Reagan acknowledges the courage of the Challenger Seven, emphasizing their awareness of the dangers and their dedication to exploration.
How did living in a hidden swamp help the people on the Isle de Jean Charles survive in the past?
The Native Americans on the island could stay on their ancestral land. Other Native Americans were forced off their land after the Indian Removal Act.
How did Richard come up with the idea for Lion Lights?
Richard discovered that lions were scared of a moving light while walking around with a flashlight one night, inspiring the invention.
Frederick offered this to the little boys he met in Baltimore to trick them into reading to him.
Bread
How did the discovery of the Megalodon tooth contribute to Thomas Ponce's appreciation for sharks?
Finding the Megalodon tooth intensified Thomas Ponce's appreciation and love for sharks, sparking his interest in their conservation.
What is President Reagan's message regarding the future of the space program?
President Reagan expresses faith in the space program, stating that the future will see more shuttle flights, crews, and volunteers, including teachers in space.
What are the origins of the Isle de Jean Charles? How did it come to be the home of Native Americans?
A French man married a Native American woman and fled there to live without the fear of violence from people who were against mixed marriages.
What materials did Richard use to create the Lion Lights system?
Richard used broken flashlight parts, a motorcycle indicator box, and a solar panel to power the lights at night.
What is the feeling that possessed Frederick Douglass the more he read?
He grew depressed and began to loath his enslavers.
What changes did Thomas Ponce make in his lifestyle after the shark-saving experience?
Thomas Ponce transitioned from being a vegetarian to a vegan, aligning his lifestyle with his advocacy for animal rights and conservation.
Who were the Challenger Seven?
The Challenger Seven refers to the seven crew members on board the Space Shuttle Challenger, including teacher Christa McAuliffe.
How is preserving the Biloxi-Chitimacha-Choctaw Native American tribe’s land like preserving their culture?
The land is an important part of culture. Where something happens matters. Where these Native Americans held their Pow Wows and other parts of their culture matter to them.
Why are lions considered critically endangered in Kenya?
Lions are considered critically endangered due to human-wildlife conflict, with people killing them in retaliation for attacks on their livestock.
What is the best reason people don't think the speaker can learn how to read in the poem "Learning to Read"?
Because she is too old.
Why does Thomas Ponce emphasize the importance of sharks in the ocean ecosystem?
Thomas Ponce aims to raise awareness about the cruel practices sharks face, such as finning, and to promote the preservation of sharks for the health of the ocean ecosystem.
What is the significance of Christa McAuliffe's presence on the Challenger?
Christa McAuliffe was a teacher and the first civilian selected to go on a space mission, making the tragedy especially impactful on the public.