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What event leads to the young man's injury?
What event leads to the young man's injury?
What does the mother initially seek on the island?
What does the mother initially seek on the island?
Plastic surgery
What is the main concern of Tina's parents after her injury?
What is the main concern of Tina's parents after her injury?
They doubt the doctor's explanation of a harmless lizard bite.
What type of lizard does the doctor suspect caused the injury?
What type of lizard does the doctor suspect caused the injury?
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How does the lizard behave towards Tina?
How does the lizard behave towards Tina?
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What genetic manipulation technique does Grant explain?
What genetic manipulation technique does Grant explain?
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Hammond is concerned about the safety of his dinosaurs.
Hammond is concerned about the safety of his dinosaurs.
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Who are the characters searching for the raptor nest?
Who are the characters searching for the raptor nest?
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What happens to Hammond at the end?
What happens to Hammond at the end?
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What does the tour reveal about the dinosaur DNA source?
What does the tour reveal about the dinosaur DNA source?
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The rex is found in its appropriate enclosure.
The rex is found in its appropriate enclosure.
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What do the group members find in the raptor nest?
What do the group members find in the raptor nest?
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Study Notes
Prologue
- A young man's injuries are misreported as a construction accident, but he is found with foam-like substances in his wounds.
- Despite attempts to save him, he dies after violently vomiting blood.
Almost Paradise
- A family visits an island for privacy; the mother seeks affordable plastic surgery.
- The daughter is attacked by a lizard while playing on the beach.
Puntarenas
- Tina's arm shows signs of a reaction after the lizard attack; her parents are skeptical of the doctor's diagnosis of a harmless lizard bite.
The Beach
- A doctor investigating Tina's injury suspects the bite came from a basilisk lizard, but lacks hospital records to confirm it.
- He catches a lizard after a long search on the beach.
New York
- The lizard is examined in a lab where no abnormalities are found.
- A midwife discovers a disturbing scene with three lizards surrounding a dead baby.
The Shape of Data
- The midwife misreports the baby's death, suggesting natural causes.
- A technician believes a lizard drawing could be a dinosaur, but researchers remain skeptical.
Shore of the Inland Sea
- Grant excavates dinosaur nests and meets Morris from the Environmental Protection Agency.
- Morris investigates the Hammond Foundation and its activities on an island off Costa Rica.
Skeleton
- Ellie and Grant review a lizard specimen suspected to be a procompsognathid but doubt its authenticity due to its historical extinction.
Cowan, Swain, and Ross
- Gennaro and Ross discuss a need to investigate Isla Nublar, engaging Grant, Ellie, and mathematician Ian Malcolm in the effort.
Plans
- Architectural plans for Isla Nublar reveal a combination of resort and zoo, concealing the skeleton of a baby raptor.
- Raptors are intelligent predators known for hunting in packs and possessing formidable claws.
Hammond
- Gennaro recalls his past with Hammond and the fundraising success for InGen.
- Hammond carried a toy elephant that raised $870 million for his endeavors.
Choteau
- Tensions arise between Grant and Gennaro, who is surprised by Ellie's gender.
- Hammond mentions the secrecy surrounding the project aimed to surprise the public.
Airport
- Dodgson meets a spy and requests embryos using a clever concealing method involving a shaving cream can.
Welcome
- Grant and Ellie’s admiration for the park contrasts with Gennaro's focus on commercial potential.
- Hammond invites the group on a tour of Jurassic Park.
Jurassic Park
- Notable changes in park layout cause concern for Grant and Ellie regarding dinosaur DNA sources.
- Poisonous plants around the pool are observed, raising alarms about safety measures.
When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth
- Malcolm expresses skepticism about the park's safety and predicts animal escape.
- Hammond's grandchildren arrive on a helicopter.
The Tour
- Tim shares his passion for dinosaurs and recognizes Grant; Wu explains the dinosaur DNA retrieval process.
- A baby raptor leaps into Tim's arms, showcasing the creatures' interactions.
Control (p 124)
- Compys require lysine for survival; without it, they perish within twelve hours.
Version 4.4
- Wu believes that faster animals align with the park's realistic vision, but Hammond disagrees.
The Tour (p 150)
- A tour of the island features a mix of thrilling encounters with dinosaurs and pre-recorded calls to attract them.
Control (p 154)
- Concerns arise from Muldoon about the unpredictability of raptors, while Arnold points out operational glitches.
Big Rex
- Muldoon, responsible for dino control, shows reluctance to manage all species due to safety concerns.
Control (p 167)
- A storm forces Hammond to cancel a supply ship, causing apprehension regarding missing equipment and personnel.
Stegosaur
- Ellie identifies sick stegosaur due to berry consumption; Grant finds evidence of raptor egg remnants.
Control (p 180)
- Wu's data presents unexpected discoveries of dinosaur species, yet he denies personal mistake in their breeding.
Breeding Sites
- Grant explains frog DNA's role in dinosaur reproduction; the group splits into two vehicles for further exploration.
- Nedry sabotages the computer systems to steal embryos, jeopardizing safety.
The Main Road
- Tim alerts others to the rex's presence after realizing the electricity is down, leading to an attack.
Return
- Ellie, Harding, and Gennaro face detours due to fallen trees on their route back.
Bungalow
- Hammond and Wu dismiss urgent park issues, focusing instead on personal concerns while avoiding addressing problems.
Tim
- After waking in a precarious position, Tim escapes a collapsing land cruiser while Wu continues to analyze frog DNA implications.
Lex
- Tim rescues Lex from a pipe as chaos unfolds; Regis meets an unfortunate fate at the claws of the baby rex.
Control (p 243)
- Tension escalates as Hammond learns his grandchildren are missing while others track down their location.
The Road
- Muldoon and Gennaro seek out surviving members of their group, locating seriously injured Malcolm.
Control (p 254)
- Arnold struggles to restore power, complicating communication efforts for medical assistance amid worsening conditions.
In the Park
- Grant and the children navigate dinosaur territory, seeking shelter from immediate danger.
Control (p 266)
- Power is restored; Malcolm describes the rex's half-hearted attack while searches continue for the remaining group members.
The Park
- Muldoon's team repairs enclosures; the rex remains elusively out of reach.
Dawn
- Lex develops a bond with a baby dinosaur, while Grant looks to trigger defenses against the approaching rex.
The Park (p 290)
- Grant, Lex, and Tim encounter danger but find refuge in a tree as they face a hunting rex.
Search
- Muldoon dismisses Nedry's fate to focus on locating the rex, while continuous tracking efforts face challenges.
Aviary
- In a confrontation with dactyls, the group receives dire warnings from Malcolm as they navigate dangers.
Tyrannosaur
- Muldoon's attempts to capture the rex fail; tension mounts as the children remain in peril.
Control (p 402)
- Tim successfully restores electricity and secures the raptors' location, enabling contact with the supply ship to divert it.
Destroying the World
- Hammond feels relief over his dinosaurs' containment, but Malcolm criticizes the hubris surrounding their creation.
Under Control
- The group descends into a raptor nest; Grant explains potential gender shifts in frog species affecting reproduction.
Almost Paradigm
- A lighthearted moment turns dangerous as kids simulate dinosaur noises, resulting in Hammond's injury and moral reflection.
Descent
- Grant, Ellie, and Gennaro witness unusual raptor behaviors, leading to further investigation of the nest's significance.
Hammond
- As he climbs, Hammond encounters compys which ultimately lead to his demise.
The Beach (p 441)
- The raptors, led by an alpha female, strategize at the beach, signaling challenges ahead for the group as they attempt to navigate to safety.
Approaching Dark
- Government intervention leads to a dramatic evacuation plan, culminating in the destruction of the island.
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