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Nation by Terry Pratchett, Chapters 1-3

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  • Why was Daphne's father eager to leave Grandmother's house and go on a sailing voyage?
    It was too cold, too lonely, had to many memories, and was too lonely. He missed his wife and daughter who had died.
  • What was the name of the boat Daphne was sailing on when it crashed into Mau's island?
    Sweet Judy
  • Why were they disinfecting the boat in Chapter 1?
    Russian Influenza (the flu)
  • What is the name of the ship that Daphne's grandmother and her maid board at the beginning of the book?
    Cutty Wren
  • In Chapter 1, we learn that the King is dead or alive?
    dead
  • How did the King and his entire family die?
    A waiter infected with the Russian influenza (the flu) got everyone at the King's birthday party sick and they all died.
  • True of False: A huge wave that can destroy an island is called a volcano.
    False. It's called a tsunami.
  • Why do you think the fish in the sea were "boiled"?
    Many answers: Perhaps a volcano caused the tsunami and the heat from the explosion cooked the fish in the water.
  • Why did Daphne almost drown?
    She went into the water to get Captain Robert's hat for Mau but she couldn't swim.
  • What did Mau find stuck in a tree on his second day on Boys Island?
    An alaki, a tool that was an axe and an adze, for building a canoe
  • According to the priests, what kept the dogs close to the people, and brought them good luck?
    God Anchors
  • What is a rendevous?
    When 2 or more people or groups meet up
  • What was Boy's Island?
    Where boys went to prove they could be men.
  • True or False: Mau's father and uncles had taken a fishing trip and left a log on Boy's Island for Mau that was perfect for making a canoe.
    True
  • What do you need to survive on a deserted island?
    Water, food, and shelter
  • What did Ermintrude change her name to?
    Daphne
  • How many people would have to die before Daphne's father became king?
    138
  • What did Daphne use to spy on her Grandmother?
    The dumbwaiter
  • What was covered up under the blanket in the wrecked ship?
    A talking bird, most likely a parrot.
  • Where did Mau bury the people from his village?
    The sea
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