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The Great Balloon Adventure

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  • How do they try to keep the balloon flying?
    They open the burners, throw out the bags, and throw out the food.
  • What was Richard planning to do for vacation?
    He plans to hang out at home.
  • Does Richard think Joe will get to the balloon while running? Why?
    No, he doesn't. He thinks the balloon is flying too fast.
  • How does Joe catch up to the balloon?
    He rides a camel.
  • Does Samuel want Joe to go? Why?
    No, he doesn't. Because Joe is too young.
  • How does Joe get back into the balloon?
    Samuel throws him a rope.
  • In what direction does Joe run?
    He runs in the same direction as the wind toward the balloon.
  • Where are they after 2 weeks?
    They are over Lake Chad.
  • What are in the water of Lake Chad?
    There are crocodiles in Lake Chad.
  • What is Richard worried about when they find Joe in the balloon?
    He hopes the balloon will carry all 3 passengers.
  • What do the birds do?
    They are attacking the balloon.
  • What does Samuel plan to do for vacation?
    He plans to go on a trip.
  • What does Samuel and Richard do after they land?
    The fix the balloon and sleep.
  • Where does Joe sleep after escaping the crocodiles?
    He sleeps in a tree.
  • Why can't the balloon land to get Joe?
    Because there are too many trees.
  • What does Richard plan to do for vacation next year?
    He plans to stay home.
  • What is the travel plan?
    Leave in the spring. Take off from the island of Zanzibar. Fly west over Lake Victoria. Fly to Lake Chad. Then go to Timbuktu. Then to the west coast.
  • What does Joe do to help the balloon stay flying?
    He jumps out of the balloon.
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