Chap 4 pages 24,25 questions

What is the main theme of the story?

• The importance of teamwork in scientific discoveries

• The excitement of finding fossils

• The challenges of working in a harsh environment

• The curiosity and determination of young explorers

How does Kristal respond to the challenge of showing her drawings to Dr. Forester?

• She immediately shows them to Dr. Forester.

• She decides to keep them a secret forever.

• She promises to show them only if no one else is around.

• She tears them up out of frustration.

What role does the lunch break play in the structure of the story?

• It introduces a new character.

• It provides a moment of reflection and decision-making.

• It marks the end of the story.

• It creates a conflict between characters.

How does the narrator's point of view influence the description of the events?

• The narrator provides a biased view of the characters.

• The narrator gives a detailed scientific explanation of fossils.

• The narrator focuses on the emotions and thoughts of the characters.

• The narrator describes the setting in great detail.

What does the interaction between Amy and Kristal reveal about their characters?

• They are competitive and do not trust each other.

• They are supportive and encourage each other.

• They are indifferent to each other's feelings.

• They are jealous of each other's talents.

What is the significance of the small animal stealing Amy's sandwich in the story?

• It adds humor and lightens the mood.

• It creates a new conflict in the story.

• It introduces a new character to the story.

• It serves as a distraction from the main plot.

How does the scene of Matt exposing the dinosaur's fossil teeth contribute to the story's structure?

• It introduces a new problem for the characters to solve.

• It highlights the progress being made in the excavation.

• It marks the climax of the story.

• It provides a resolution to the story's conflict.

What does Matt's suggestion about the missing bone reveal about his character?

• He is quick to blame others for mistakes.

• He is logical and tries to find a reasonable explanation.

• He is uninterested in the fossil discovery.

• He is easily distracted and forgetful.