Part 1, Prologue-Chapter 3

Reading Check

1. Hawk’s Nest (Chapter 1)

2. Hannibal (Chapter 1)

3. A knife (Chapter 3)

Short Answer

1. He is surprised that people appear unconcerned about the bombings and the threat to their lives. The reaction of the people is in stark contrast to the seriousness of their situation. (Part 1, Prologue)

2. His father is British, but Nick grew up, to some extent, in Burma. His mother is American, and Nick felt as though he was not part of the British culture. (Chapter 1)

Part 1, Chapters 4-6

Reading Check

1. He was attacked by a tiger. (Chapter 4)

2. Mya (Chapter 5)

Short Answer

1. He is believed to be able to speak to the elephants so that the elephants understand him. (Chapter 6)

2. The men tell Mya she is not permitted in the camp because girls are not permitted to be mahouts. Hilltop intervenes because there have been female mahouts before, and he doesn’t think they should prevent her from being in the camp. (Chapter 6)

Part 1, Chapters 7-9