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The Lost World (1&2)

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  • Why does nobody believe Challenger’s story back in London?
    Because his discoveries sound impossible and fantastic, and people think he is lying or exaggerating
  • Who sends Malone to interview Professor Challenger?
    Mr. McArdle
  • What strange things did they see in the jungle?
    They found unusual plants and animals
  • How does Malone finally win Challenger’s trust?
    By saying he honestly wants to understand the truth and will listen carefully to the professor’s story.
  • Where did Professor Challenger travel on his expedition?
    To the Amazon region in South America.
  • How does Malone manage to enter Professor Challenger’s house?
    He pretends to be a student who admires the professor’s scientific work.
  • Who was Maple White?
    Maple White was an American
  • What did Pro. Challenger do after he had seen Maple's drawings?
    He went to find the plateau
  • Where had Pro. Challenger been to?
    He went to South America
  • What happened when Malone met Pro. Challenger?
    Challenger attacked Malone and they both fell to the floor. The two men rolled into the street
  • Why did Malone go to see Pro. Challenger?
    He wanted to find out if Challenger was telling the truth
  • What was Edward Malone's job?
    He was a reporter for a newspaper in London
  • What was in the photograph Challenger took?
    the plateau with a tall thin rock and huge creature sitting in the tree. It was a pterodactyl.
  • Who was with him during the journey?
    another explorer named Professor Maple White.
  • What is Professor Challenger’s first reaction when he learns Malone is a journalist?
    He becomes very angry and physically threatens him.
  • What important discovery did Challenger make?
    He saw a drawing made by Maple White showing a plateau with strange, prehistoric creatures.
  • Why is it difficult to interview Professor Challenger?
    Because Challenger hates journalists and often attacks them
  • What did Challenger want to do next?
    He wanted to return to this place – the Lost World
  • Describe Pro. Challenger.
    large head with a red face and grey eyes. He had a long black beard
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