The Aquanaut by Dan Santat

Why did the lifeguard stop the Aquanaut?

• Because he was scaring people.
• Because he needed to see if the diving suit was up to regulation.
• Because he looked lost.
• To ask if the Aquanaut needed help.

Why was the crab named Sodapop?

• Because he loved to drink soda pop.
• He liked to sing a song about soda pop.
• A sodapop can was carried on its back.
• The other two creatures couldn't think of another name.

What did Sophia and her dad do before he went on a research trip?

• Swapped sea shells.
• Wrote in each other's journal.
• Go out for dinner the night before he left.
• Went for a long walk beside the ocean.

Why did the sea creatures steal the Aqualand truck?

• Because they wanted to go on a joy ride.
• They needed to get away from Mr. Lula.
• To pick up Sophia from school.
• To release the captive orca into the ocean.

How did the sea creatures find Sophia and Paul?

• They used Sophia's dad's journal.
• They followed the sound of the Aqualand park.
• They found a map in a bottle.
• An angelfish told the sea creatures where to find them.

Why was Sophia so adamant about keeping the sea creatures around?

• They were fun to play with.
• They were more like family to her than her own uncle.
• The made her laugh.
• They had no place else to go.

If the sea creatures were going to stay, Paul told them what?

• They were going to have to help around the lab.
• They were going to have to be in a tank at Aqualand.
• They were not to leave the research lab.
• They were to stay out of the diving suit.

Why does Paul drink coffee with agave nectar?

• It reminded him of his brother.
• He loved the flavor.
• That's the way all research scientists drink their coffee.
• He didn't have any creamer.

What did the message in the bottle say?

• Look for treasure.
• Put $1 in the bottle and throw it back out to sea.
• Save my journal.
• Take care of Sophia.

After Aqualand closed, what did Paul say when signing off?

• It's been a great ride.
• Save the sea creatures.
• Family comes first.
• Onward and upward!