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What was Jason feeling again?
What was Jason feeling again?
a little pain in his stomach
What did the family learn about in the museum?
What did the family learn about in the museum?
The Nasca lines were giant drawings and straight lines on the ______ floor.
The Nasca lines were giant drawings and straight lines on the ______ floor.
desert
What did some people think the Nasca lines formed?
What did some people think the Nasca lines formed?
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The boys were excited when the pilot came into the museum.
The boys were excited when the pilot came into the museum.
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What happened to the bus on the way to Lima?
What happened to the bus on the way to Lima?
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Haley found her iPod while searching through her backpack.
Haley found her iPod while searching through her backpack.
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When the children saw the shrunken head, they screamed in ______.
When the children saw the shrunken head, they screamed in ______.
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How did the boys feel after arriving at the hotel in Lima?
How did the boys feel after arriving at the hotel in Lima?
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What did the parents want to do upon arriving at the hotel?
What did the parents want to do upon arriving at the hotel?
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Haley was happy when her family ordered guinea pig at the restaurant.
Haley was happy when her family ordered guinea pig at the restaurant.
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What is the name of the tea given to help with altitude sickness?
What is the name of the tea given to help with altitude sickness?
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What did Jason feel when he was at the disco?
What did Jason feel when he was at the disco?
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Haley and Jason wanted to get rid of the ______ they had taken from the museum.
Haley and Jason wanted to get rid of the ______ they had taken from the museum.
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What important ruins did the family visit during their trip?
What important ruins did the family visit during their trip?
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What did Haley think of her iPod being destroyed?
What did Haley think of her iPod being destroyed?
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How did the family feel on their last day of vacation?
How did the family feel on their last day of vacation?
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Haley and Jason stole money from their father.
Haley and Jason stole money from their father.
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The father thought he had more ______ but realized he was missing money.
The father thought he had more ______ but realized he was missing money.
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Study Notes
Chapter 6
- The parents of the Baker family felt tired upon arriving at the hotel in Lima and went to bed early despite it being only early evening.
- Haley and Jason, wanting to explore the city nightlife, took $100 nuevos soles from their father's wallet to finance their adventure.
- They met two Peruvian girls, Margarita and Sonia, who were interested in practicing their English with Jason, who was flirty and described himself as a star athlete in football.
- Haley felt excluded and lonely during the conversation and struggled to connect with the girls, especially as they were uninterested in her preferred music genres.
- The group headed to a disco where Jason, despite stomach pains, attempted to dance but ultimately had to leave for the bathroom, leaving Haley feeling anxious about the events of the night.
- A realization of misfortune linked to a theft from a museum lingered in Haley’s mind.
Chapter 8
- The Baker family experienced traditional Peruvian cuisine, including potatoes Huancaína, ají de gallina, and cuy chaktado (guinea pig).
- Haley was horrified to see the whole guinea pig served on her plate, marking a cultural clash.
- After dinner, the family traveled by a small plane to Cuzco, feeling nervous due to the plane's size and turbulence as they passed over the Andes.
- Upon landing in Cuzco, the family noticed the unique architecture blending Inca and Spanish influences due to the conquest.
- They encountered a tour guide who explained the historical context of the area, including the destruction of Inca culture by Spanish conquerors while building atop Inca foundations.
Chapter 9
- The family woke early to visit Machu Picchu but felt the effects of altitude sickness, including fatigue and headaches.
- A waitress introduced them to mate de coca tea, which helped alleviate their altitude symptoms.
- After traveling to Machu Picchu, they were impressed by its ruins and the advanced architectural techniques of the Incas, built without modern tools.
- The guide described how Machu Picchu served as a spiritual retreat for an important Inca ruler, showcasing the civilization's agricultural and urban structures.
- Haley expressed a desire to see shrunken heads, leading to an awkward conversation with a local who warned them against such artifacts, connecting their misadventures to rumored bad luck associated with the heads.
Chapter 10
- On the final day in Peru, the family prepared to return to the U.S., feeling both happy and sad about leaving.
- After arriving home, they enjoyed pizza while watching television, reflecting on their adventures in Peru.
- A news segment about Bob Barker's recovery garnered excitement from Haley, contrasting the family's lighthearted mood with past travel tensions.
- The experience in Peru left Haley joyful yet exhausted, remarking that normal life now seemed boring in comparison.
Chapter 7
- Early the next morning, as the family prepared for a hike to see the Nazca lines, tensions arose from the boys’ fatigue after a late night out dancing.
- A six-hour bus trip to Nazca included a stop where Nathaniel discovered a shortage of cash, raising Haley's anxiety about their previous theft.
- In Nazca, they visited a museum detailing the history and theories about the Nazca lines, which include animal figures and possible ancient calendars.
- The family eventually took a helicopter ride to view the Nazca lines from above, appreciating their large scale and intricate designs, which were believed to have religious significance.### Journey to Lima
- The boys were extremely tired traveling to Lima.
- The bus encountered a problem and the driver parked next to the street.
- A loud noise was heard as the bus collided with a cactus, resulting in a flat tire.
- While the driver changed the tire, a larger bus offered assistance and was also headed to Lima.
Decision to Board Another Bus
- The Bakers chose to board the larger bus due to the heat of the desert.
- The bus was crowded with many passengers.
Children's Interaction
- Jason and Haley attempted to speak Spanish with Peruvian children on the bus.
- Haley became bored and searched for her iPod for music.
Shrunken Head Incident
- In her backpack, Haley found a shrunken head and decided to show it to the other children.
- The sight of the head caused panic among the children, who screamed and ran to the front of the bus.
Arrival in Lima
- After several hours, the bus arrived at the Lima station.
- The Bakers took a taxi to their hotel, where they could finally rest.
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