How did Hans and Grettel Pfaall feel about each other? What was their relationship like?(pg.327,328)
She is loyal to him and he has a very high opinion of her
How did the explosion affect Hans? (pg. 329)
He gets a concussion and is thrown over the car. His leg becomes tangled and he is upside down as the balloon ascends.
Describe the scene at the Great Square of the Exchange. What would someone there at the time have seen, heard, smelled, felt, etc…? (pg.323)
It was a rainy day and the city was very busy. There was a crowd of 10 000 people.
Why did Hans consider killing himself? (pg.326)
His creditors were harassing him and he couldn't escape them. They would come to his house at all hours and threaten him.
What was Hans’ profession and what caused his business to suffer? (pg.325-326)
He was a bellows maker. As society progressed, people didn't need bellows.
How did Hans come across the Treatise on Speculative Astronomy that inspired his idea? (pg.326)
He was trying to get away from his creditors and stumbled upon a bookseller's stall. He sat in a chair and the treatise was the closest thing within reach.
How long was Hans gone before returning to Rotterdam? (pg.325)
about 5 years
How did Hans annoy the burgomaster after the letter was delivered? What was the burgomaster’s reaction? (pg.325)
Hans tried to take off after delivering the letter and dropped 6 bags of ballast on the burgomaster, who had bent down to pick up the letter.
What is different about Hans’ balloon compared to a normal balloon? (pg.324)
It was made of dirty newspapers, it was an odd shape, it was attached to a car instead of a basket
Why did Hans choose the moon as his destination? (pg.331)
It is far enough away that he can live without the harassment of his creditors.
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