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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 9, near what animals do Raven and the director meet to talk without Derek overhearing?

2. How much does it cost Derek to paint a new name on his yacht?

3. In Chapter 9, what fine did Derek have to pay for disturbing an eagle's nest?

4. In Chapter 10, what does Mickey suggest that he bring on their trip into the Everglades?

5. In Chapter 1, how long is Wahoo's mother going to be gone?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Derek looking forward to at the end of Chapter 12?

2. In Chapter 10, what does Tuna know about animals?

3. In Chapter 12, how is dinner being served to the crew of Expedition Survival, and what will they eat?

4. Why, in Chapter 11, is Expedition Survival using Stickler's Jungle Outpost and Juice Bar for their base?

5. How did Derek Badger become the star of Expedition Survival?

6. Why are there hordes of wild iguanas in South Florida?

7. In Chapter 6, what is revealed about how Mickey became fascinated with creatures?

8. In Chapter 11, why does Mickey laugh when the air boat stops and points out a bull gator?

9. In Chapter 11, why does Wahoo throw a satchel at the control deck?

10. How does Wahoo get Beulah the python to let go of his father?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Both Wahoo and Tuna sometimes have to act as the adults in the relationships with their fathers. How are Tuna and Wahoo examples of role reversal as relates to the usual parent/child relationship? What does this role reversal reveal about these characters and their maturity?

Essay Topic 2

Sometimes the author uses a cliffhanger to leave readers wondering what will happen next. How does the author use cliffhangers in the novel? How effective are the cliffhangers in creating suspense?

Essay Topic 3

Wahoo and his father have a close relationship. How would you describe the relationship between Mickey and Wahoo? How does their relationship help them cope with the problems they face in the novel?

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