The Last Calusa: Chapters1-3

Why did Charlie refer to the pineapples as being "unfriendly"?

• The pineapples were very easy to plant for both Lillie and Charlie.

• The pineapples had spikes were leaves should be, no roots to speak of, and they were devilishly tricky to plant.

• Pineapples, like some people, don't like to be out in the sun.

• Pineapples do not like to talk to others.

Why was Charlie planting pineapples?

• He wanted to help his Mom, so that she could make pineapple upside down cakes.

• He wanted to help Tiger, so that he could make money to buy a new boat.

• He wanted to make money, so that he could buy a new violin.

• He wanted to plant them so that he could help Lillie go back to the boarding school.

Why are Dr. Livingston and Jonathan Bartley visiting Charlie and his family?

• The are naturalists from Yale University and want Charlie to help them find the elusive Ghost Orchid.

• The are naturalists from Yale University, and want Charlie to help them find plumes of the White Egrets.

• They are naturalists from the University of Miami and are looking for a place to plant pineapples.

• They are naturalists from the University of Florida and are looking to make a new map of the Everglades.

How did Dr. Livingston hear about Charlie and his knowledge of the swampland?

• He had talked to Tiger at the boat landing about Charlie's expedition into the swamp.

• He heard from Captain Armour at the Jupiter Lighthouse about is last expedition in the swamp.

• He had overheard Lillie, Mama, and Pa talking about Charlie's wanting to buy a new violin.

• He saw an article in the newspaper about Charlie's expedition into the Great Swamp.

How did Lillie "Pull a Fast One"?

• She raced across the island against Charlie and won.

• She flattered Dr. Livingston by calling him the best naturalist in the world.

• She begged and begged until Dr. Livingston decided to allow her to come.

• She pleaded with her Pa until he talked Charlie into allowing her to come.