The Lost Whale Quiz

What did Rio’s mother affectionately call him?

• Rio-cat

• Rio-pup

• Rio-dear

• Big boy

What is Rio’s mother’s favourite biscuits?

• Gooey chocolate

• Jasmine

• Ginger

• Rainbow sprinkles

Which of the following best describes Marina?

• Yellow dungarees, blue eyes

• Red dungarees, green eyes

• Red hair, peacock-coloured silk scarf

• Light brown hair, pale-faced

What is the shape of the breath of a gray whale?

• square

• circle

• triangle

• heart

A ______ is a behaviour where a whale lifts its head out of the water to get a better view of the surroundings above the surface.

Why was Rio’s grandmother not on good terms with his mother?

• Rio’s grandmother never wanted his mother to be a violinist.

• They fought because Rio’s mother chose not to return to California.

• They disagreed about accepting the offer from the music school in New York.

What is Rio's unique ability?

• He could hear the sounds that whales make.

• He could see the rainbow in a whale’s breath.

• He could sketch grey whales very well.

• He could make conversations with whales.

What was White Beak caught in?

• Boat propellers

• The crab and lobster pots on the seabed

• Blue steel

• Hooks from discarded fishing gear

Which of the following have hurt gray whales over the years?

(You could select more than one answer)

• Plastic pollution

• Rising temperatures

• Over-hunting

• The noise that ships make

Which of the following best describes Rio’s transformation during the story?

• From timid and shy to lively and outspoken

• From disappointed and angry to calm and kind

• From proud and irresponsible to humble and reliable

• From anxious and uncertain to self-assured and bolder