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Melt only Flashcards

1
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Why do the houses in Yutu’s village need to be raised up on pillars?

A

so the heat doesn’t melt the permafrost

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What did Yutu call his grandma when she was first mentioned?

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anaanatsiaq

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Why does Yutu think that his house doesn’t need pillars?

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because it doesn’t get warm enough to melt anything

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What does Yutu say is the warmest and coziest part of his house?

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the raised sleeping area near the back

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How tall does Yutu say the doorways in his house are?

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“Hobbit-height”

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When Yutu says the doorways in his house are “Hobbit-height”, what is he saying about them?

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he is saying that they are short

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7
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Who is the tallest person in Yutu’s class, maybe his school too?

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Yutu

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Why did Yutu’s grandma get rid of the seal-fat lamp?

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because it was making him sick

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9
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What is the name of Yutu’s grandmother?

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Miki

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10
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Does Miki like the electric lights?

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No, she would rather use her seal-fat lamp or simply keep them off

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11
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What did the seal-fat lamp do to the walls of Yutu’s house?

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it made them turn black

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12
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Where do the sounds of Yutu’s native language start?

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the back of the throat

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13
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Why do conversations with Miki move slowly?

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because she always thinks about what she is going to say before she says it

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14
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Why does Yutu want to go up North so badly?

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because he wants to have the experience of hunting seal, and bring back food for the community as it is scarce

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15
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Who has been teaching Yutu skills like hunting and bone carving?

A

Petur

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16
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What material are the bedcovers in Yutu’s house made of?

A

caribou-skin

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17
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Who sowed the bedcovers in Yutu’s house?

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Miki

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18
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Why do people have high respect for Miki?

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because she is a village elder, makes beautiful things using techniques that are being forgotten, and because she looks after Yutu

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19
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How long has Miki taken care of Yutu?

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7 years

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20
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How old is Yutu?

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14 years old

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21
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What does Miki make for dinner on Fridays?

A

trout

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22
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According to Bea, the school she attends is her ______ school in __ years.

A

5th, 5

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23
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Why doesn’t Bea want her mom to come in with her on her first day of school?

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because then everyone would realize she is new

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24
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Whose form group is Bea in?

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Miss Stewart’s

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25
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What grade is Bea in?

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9th grade

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26
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How old is Bea?

A

14 years old

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27
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What type of haircut does Bea’s buddy have?

A

a pixie haircut

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28
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What is the name of Bea’s “buddy”?

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Stella

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29
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What language is stella?

A

Italian

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30
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What is stella Italian for?

A

star

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31
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What language is “da quale galassia sei”?

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Italian

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32
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What does Bea say “da quale galassia sei” means?

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“that’s nice”

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33
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What language is “bea”?

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Latin

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34
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“Bea” is Latin for what?

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happiness/joy

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35
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What does Stella say she is? (status)

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she says she is a prefect and class representative

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36
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When Bea first walks into class, whose seat does she sit in?

A

Jessica’s

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37
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Why is Bea so hungry on her first day of school?

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her schedule is messed up due to the time difference of where she came from

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38
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On Bea’s first day of school, she said was very hungry because she would have normally had lunch ___ hours ago due to the different time zone.

A

6

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39
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Who invites Bea to sit at their table?

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Stella

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40
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According to Bea, her mum always finds the ___________ before she works out where to get food.

A

manicurist

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41
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When Bea’s mum picks her up from school on her first day, what color are her nails?

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bright red

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42
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What does Bea say is the only way she can get her mom to stop asking her questions?

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to say she has schoolwork and is busy

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43
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What is the name of Bea’s cat?

A

Hester

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44
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According to Bea, in her new town, what do they call crisps?

A

chips

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45
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Why doesn’t Bea and her family have to move around anymore?

A

because Bea’s dad’s work is paying them so much money

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46
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Why does Miki want Yutu to learn bone carving?

A

because it makes good money

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47
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What 2 main things does Miki want Yutu to learn badly?

A

drumming and bone carving

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48
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What 2 things does the communal library in Yutu’s village have that are useful to him?

A

Warmth and electricity, which he can use to power his laptop

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49
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How long did it take Miki to save up for Yutu’s laptop?

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1 year

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50
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How many years has it been since Yutu’s parents died?

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7 years

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51
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How is Miki related to Yutu?

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Miki is Yutu’s mother’s mom

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52
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Who did Bea name Hester after?

A

Lady Hester Stanhope

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53
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According to Bea, what is the best thing on the school lunch menu?

A

Mac-and-cheese

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54
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What does Bea’s dad call her when flying?

A

Wing Commander

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55
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According to Bea, what speed is needed before takeoff? (on an airplane)

A

70 knots

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56
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Whose snowmobile does Yutu borrow when going up north?

A

Sami’s

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57
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What does Yutu borrow from Sami for his trip to the cabin up north?

A

a snowmobile and a stove

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58
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What does Jack say you have to do in order to become a professional gamer?

A

practice 6 hours a day

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59
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According to Jack, how long do you have to practice playing video games to become a professional gamer?

A

6 hours a day

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60
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Where does Miki sit when eating?

A

on the floor

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61
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When Yutu was a kid, he wasn’t scared of anything, except…

A

dogs

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62
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Did Miki live in her house for her entire life?

A

No, the house was there, but her family would move around depending on the season

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63
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When Yutu goes to the cabin up north, what excuse does he make to Miki?

A

he says he’s staying at Tom’s house with Sami

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64
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Why does Bea decide to walk to school?

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because it’s not that far and it reduces the risk of “Mum-embarrassment”

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65
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What does AW1 stand for?

A

After Work, Year 1

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66
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When Bea goes to her locker before her first chemistry class, what does she find?

A

everything is covered in honey

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67
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What is the name of “tall-blonde-girl”?

A

Lauren

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68
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Why does Bea get sent to the principal’s office?

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because she pulled Lauren’s hair

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69
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What is the name of Bea’s principal?

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Mrs. Lewis

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70
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What happens after Bea pulls Lauren’s hair?

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she gets sent to the principal’s office

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71
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According to Bea’s dad, depending on what his reports say, the company’s __________ __________ could change overnight.

A

share price

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72
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How does Bea’s mom convince Bea to go to the bookstore with her?

A

she said it has kittens

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73
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Why is the cabin’s door that Yutu goes to bolted shut?

A

to keep out any animals

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74
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Why does Yutu choose to go further north than the cabin he initially wanted to stay at?

A

because he wants to find seals, and there were none where the first cabin was

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75
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Who does Bea get assigned to as her lab partner in chemistry?

A

Will

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76
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How long are Bea and Will chemistry partners?

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for the rest of the term

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77
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What day of the week did Bea and her chemistry class get assigned partners?

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Wednesday

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78
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What does Bea do when she can’t find her chemistry book?

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she uses Will’s

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79
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What did Bea say Will’s hair smells like?

A

bubblegum

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80
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Who likes Will?

A

Stella

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81
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Why do Stella and her friends not like Bea and Will talking?

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because Stella likes Will

82
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How are seals’ eyesight?

A

very bad

83
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How does Yutu get injured when trying to hunt a seal?

A

he falls into sea ice

84
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When hunting a seal, what part of Yutu’s body gets submerged in the water?

A

his right leg

85
Q

What sickness does Yutu briefly develop while trying to hunt seals?

A

hypothermia

86
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How does Yutu describe hypothermia?

A

when your body gets so cold you can’t think straight

87
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What is the only thing Bea agrees to shop for?

A

hiking paraphernalia

88
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What do Bea and her mom order at the bookshop’s cafe?

A

2 hot chocolates with whipped cream

89
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According to Bea’s mom, what is the best warm, lightweight material?

A

silk

90
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According to Bea, how do you know if a gas is hydrogen?

A

it will make a squeaky popping noise

91
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What type of scientist was Einstein?

A

he was a physicist

92
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How many seats does Bea’s dad’s plane have?

A

4

93
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What does Bea’s dad ask Bea to do on Friday?

A

go straight home and stay there

94
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What excuse does Bea’s dad make as to why he wants her to go straight home on Friday?

A

he says he may be home early and wants to see more of her

95
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On Friday after her chemistry class, what does Bea find in her locker?

A

a gift, consisting of a jar of honey (that looks expensive) and a honeycomb

96
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When Bea goes with her dad on a trip, where do they go?

A

as far north as you can sensibly go

97
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Do planes fly better in cooler or warmer weather?

A

colder

98
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Why does Bea get confused when her dad turns on the radio?

A

because he never turns on the radio

99
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What do Bea and her dad normally talk about before a flight?

A

wind speed and journey times

100
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What is Bea’s dad’s code name other people use when he flies?

A

“One-two-eight-delta-foxtrot”

101
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What altitude do Bea and her dad need to be at for most of their flight to the north?

A

4,500 feet

102
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What does Bea call her dad when flying?

A

“Group Captain”

103
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Why does Bea call her dad Group Captain?

A

because she doesn’t want him to be serious again

104
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Did Bea’s dad tell the company that she was coming on the flight to the north?

A

No, that’s why the people who captured Bea’s dad were confused about who the other person was

105
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What did Bea bring to do on the flight?

A

music and a book

106
Q

What happens when Bea and her dad arrive at the airport?

A

2 unknown men from her dad’s company capture Bea’s dad and try to go after Bea, but they fail

107
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Why does Bea crash outside of Yutu’s cabin?

A

because the plane ran out of fuel

108
Q

After Bea crashes her plane, she finds a nearby cabin and enters. Who is inside the cabin?

A

Yutu

109
Q

When Bea first finds Yutu in a cabin,, what illness does he have?

A

hypothermia

110
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How does Bea know Yutu has hypothermia?

A

because of his bluish lips and soaking-wet trousers

111
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Who saves Yutu from hypothermia?

A

Bea

112
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What color are Yutu’s lips when Bea first finds him?

A

a faint bluish color

113
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What did Bea eat on her flight up north?

A

an apple

114
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What did Bea eat on his flight up north?

A

nothing

115
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Did Bea’s dad eat the apple given to her by Bea?

A

No, he just placed it on his lap

116
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What liquid does Bea give Yutu to try to warm him up when she first finds him?

A

tea

117
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When Yutu initially asked Bea why she was there, what did she say?

A

she said she lost her way

118
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How does Yutu’s voice make Bea feel?

A

calm

119
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Who taught Bea how to fly?

A

her dad

120
Q

What is Bea short for?

A

Beatrice

121
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What does the blanket Yutu allows Bea to use made of?

A

caribou skin

122
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What quality does caribou skin have that makes it good for things like blankets?

A

it traps heat and is soft

123
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According to Yutu, why is it important to eat more when it’s cold?

A

because your body needs to burn more energy to keep you warm

124
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What fruit does Bea have that Yutu says they don’t get many of?

A

a banana

125
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Who do Bea and Yutu think are inside the airplane that is flying overhead?

A

the men who captured Bea’s dad

126
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Why do Bea and Yutu try to hide from the airplane that they see?

A

because the men who captured Bea’s dad are most likely inside, and they don’t want to get seen

127
Q

Is there an airport in Yutu’s village?

A

Yes

128
Q

According to Yutu, why is it not good for a passenger to move around too much when on a snowmobile?

A

because it makes it difficult to steer and they might fall off

129
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Why is it bad to eat snow?

A

because it takes a long time for it to melt and it cools your body down

130
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What does Bea’s dad do in his job?

A

He finds oil and gas reserves, and helps companies figure out ways to extract them

131
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When Bea gets to Yutu’s cabin, who does she call?

A

her mom

132
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When Bea calls her mom from Yutu’s cabin, who is with her?

A

the police

133
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When Bea arrives at Yutu’s house, what does she prepare for them?

A

soup[

134
Q

According to Miki, what are planes most commonly used for in the area they’re in?

A

deliveries and emergencies

135
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When Bea and Yutu are trying to plan a way for Bea to escape, what 2 options does Miki give them?

A

They can either take the south-coast route overland or wait for the next delivery plane in a few weeks

136
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When Miki asks Bea whether she wants to either take the south-coast route overland, or wait for the next delivery plane in a few weeks, what does she choose?

A

the overland option, so she can get home faster

137
Q

What does Yutu find in the pocket of Bea’s dad’s trousers?

A

a note

138
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What does the note in the pocket of Bea’s dad’s trousers say?

A

“Tell Bea - Hester”

139
Q

What does “Ilupirquk” mean?

A

handmade

140
Q

Who taught Miki how to sew?

A

Miki’s mother

141
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Who taught Miki’s mother how to sew?

A

Miki’s grandmother

142
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How often does Bea see her grandparents?

A

once a year

143
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According to Bea, how does caribou taste?

A

it tastes salty and earthy

144
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How long is the airport landing area from Yutu’s house?

A

20-25 minutes

145
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What does “Tavauvuteet” mean?

A

goodbye

146
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What are the gloves Miki gave Bea and Yutu made of?

A

sealskin

147
Q

If the wind blows from the west, what direction do the peaks in the ice face?

A

east

148
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What direction does the wind normally blow where Yutu lives?

A

east to west

149
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What animal do Bea and Yutu see when traveling?

A

the arctic fox

150
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What animal is seen as a symbol of adaptability?

A

the arctic fox

151
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What does Bea see that she mistakes as people?

A

rock piles made to look like humans

152
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When traveling over a river, what does Yutu say makes the sound of a gunshot?

A

the ice cracking

153
Q

When Bea and Yutu eventually find a cabin, what animal has broken into it?

A

a bear

154
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How does Yutu know a polar bear has broken into the cabin they find?

A

the door is broken

155
Q

What does Yutu tell Bea to do in order to stay warm?

A

he tells her to clench her fists and toes

156
Q

Why do bears break into cabins more often?

A

because they have less food because the seals have moved up north

157
Q

What illness does Bea develop when traveling to a train station to get home from Yutu’s cabin?

A

hypothermia

158
Q

Who saves Bea from hypothermia?

A

Yutu

159
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Why does Yutu think it is his fault that Bea has hypothermia?

A

because he was driving for too long and forgot to stop off

160
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When Yutu mentions bears, what type of bear is he referring to?

A

polar bears

161
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According to Bea, who was her best friend when she was little?

A

Alex

162
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What natural phenomenon do Bea and Yutu encounter on their journey?

A

Aurora Borealis

163
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What is another term for Aurora Borealis?

A

the Northern Lights

164
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What does Yutu leave behind in the cabin?

A

mittens

165
Q

Why does Yutu leave behind mittens in the cabin?

A

as a gift to say thanks for letting them use the cabin

166
Q

What happens when Bea and Yutu travel over sea ice?

A

part of the snowmobile gets submerged

167
Q

What part of the snowmobile gets submerged under the sea ice?

A

the right ski

168
Q

What does Yutu do to try to get the right ski of the snowmobile out of the water?

A

He shifts weight towards the left and tries to speed up

169
Q

When Bea and Yutu reach the train station, who does Yutu say will take care of him until he gets the snowmobile repaired?

A

his grandma’s friends

170
Q

Are snowmobile parts hard to come by?

A

No

171
Q

According to Yutu, Bea’s emergency kit had everything except a ______.

A

pen

172
Q

Why does Yutu want a pen while at the train station?

A

so they can exchange numbers

173
Q

Why does Bea have to walk back to her house from the train station?

A

because she doesn’t have money for a taxi

174
Q

What unusual thing does Bea see when she gets to her home from the train station?

A

a black car is parked outside the front of her house

175
Q

Why does Bea enter her house from the train station through the back?

A

To avoid being seen

176
Q

Who is there when Bea goes to her house from the train station?

A

her mom

177
Q

What does Bea’s mum ask her when she gets home?

A

“Are you OK?”

178
Q

What is the first thing Bea’s mum gives her when she gets home?

A

hot chocolate

179
Q

What did Bea’s mum think her dad got arrested for?

A

Industrial espionage, she thought he was trying to sell company secrets

180
Q

What is industrial espionage?

A

Someone from the inside selling secrets about their company

181
Q

What does Bea find in Hester’s collar?

A

a small black oblong

182
Q

What does Bea realize the black oblong on Hester’s collar is?

A

a USB stick

183
Q

When Bea plugs in the USB stick from Hester’s collar, what does it ask for?

A

a password

184
Q

What was the password to the USB stick on Hester’s collar?

A

“wingcommander”

185
Q

What is on the USB stick Bea finds on Hester’s collar?

A

Files with information about the company’s plans to drill in the Arctic

186
Q

What was the real reason Bea’s dad planned to go to the Arctic?

A

the company wanted him to provide evidence for why drilling in the Arctic is bad, but they set him up

187
Q

Does Bea’s dad support drilling in the Arctic?

A

No

188
Q

Why doesn’t Bea’s dad support drilling in the Arctic?

A

because storms and sea ice make a spill likely, which could be catastrophic to the region

189
Q

Where did Bea’s dad’s company want to drill in the Arctic?

A

Where Yutu lives, or Yutu’s village

190
Q

What was the real reason Bea’s dad brought Bea with her to the Arctic?

A

because men from his company threatened her

191
Q

Who does Bea send the files with evidence of her dad’s innocence to?

A

the local newspaper

192
Q

Who is the only one in Bea’s house that didn’t miss her dad?

A

Hester

193
Q

What did Bea’s dad’s company rely on to help allow drilling in the Arctic?

A

Bea’s dad’s reputation, they wanted him to convince lawmakers to allow this

194
Q

When Bea’s dad leaves his job, what does he want to start?

A

AW1

195
Q

What happened at Bea’s school when the story of what happened went into the news?

A

People started being friendly to Bea, even Stella wanted to be friends with her, and she found friends she could hang out with

196
Q

What was Bea’s mum’s job before they started moving frequently?

A

marine biologist

197
Q

What is Bea’s dad doing after he quit his job?

A

setting up his adventure activity business (part of AW1)

198
Q

Why is Yutu’s village being forced to relocate?

A

Because the warmer temperatures have melted the permafrost

199
Q

Why are the houses in Yutu’s village some of the most expensive in the country?

A

because of how hard it is to build there

200
Q

Where are Yutu and Miki planning to move?

A

to a big town further south

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