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Fred is the pilot of the aeroplane
Fred is the pilot of the aeroplane
False (B)
The aeroplane is flying towards Manaus, the city on the water
The aeroplane is flying towards Manaus, the city on the water
True (A)
The girl in the next row has blonde hair down to her waist
The girl in the next row has blonde hair down to her waist
False (B)
The airfield they left was bustling with activity
The airfield they left was bustling with activity
The boy in the cockpit was calm and relaxed during takeoff
The boy in the cockpit was calm and relaxed during takeoff
The setting of the story is in Brazil
The setting of the story is in Brazil
Con believes that one person shouldn't get to decide what is fair
Con believes that one person shouldn't get to decide what is fair
The air in the clearing is described as having a blue color that does not exist in England
The air in the clearing is described as having a blue color that does not exist in England
Fred saw four trees that had fallen together at the far end of the clearing
Fred saw four trees that had fallen together at the far end of the clearing
Con thinks that the fallen trees look like they fell over
Con thinks that the fallen trees look like they fell over
Fred's fear overpowers his curiosity when he sees the strange trees
Fred's fear overpowers his curiosity when he sees the strange trees
At the base of the smaller trees, Fred finds a mess of fernlike plants and a few mushrooms
At the base of the smaller trees, Fred finds a mess of fernlike plants and a few mushrooms
Max is the one injured in the Amazon jungle
Max is the one injured in the Amazon jungle
Lila comforts Max with a lullaby in Spanish
Lila comforts Max with a lullaby in Spanish
Fred suggests they sleep based on advice from their scientist parents
Fred suggests they sleep based on advice from their scientist parents
The group encounters a bear in the Amazon jungle
The group encounters a bear in the Amazon jungle
The water in the clearing tastes good
The water in the clearing tastes good
The text conveys the group's optimism about survival
The text conveys the group's optimism about survival
Fred was the only survivor of the plane crash.
Fred was the only survivor of the plane crash.
The heavy rain helped extinguish the fire from the crash.
The heavy rain helped extinguish the fire from the crash.
Con and Lila are not injured after the crash.
Con and Lila are not injured after the crash.
The group immediately trusted and worked together when they met.
The group immediately trusted and worked together when they met.
The crash occurred in a populated area.
The crash occurred in a populated area.
The story creates a detailed picture of the characters' physical and emotional state.
The story creates a detailed picture of the characters' physical and emotional state.
Fred wakes up in the Amazon jungle covered in blood and scabs.
Fred wakes up in the Amazon jungle covered in blood and scabs.
The trio realizes that Max, a little boy, is missing.
The trio realizes that Max, a little boy, is missing.
Fred finds Max playing by a vile-smelling puddle, and the boy starts screaming as Fred approaches.
Fred finds Max playing by a vile-smelling puddle, and the boy starts screaming as Fred approaches.
Fred tries to comfort Max with a mint and offers him a sweet to calm him down.
Fred tries to comfort Max with a mint and offers him a sweet to calm him down.
Lila advocates for making camp in the jungle due to the burnt surroundings.
Lila advocates for making camp in the jungle due to the burnt surroundings.
Con insists on waiting by the plane for rescue.
Con insists on waiting by the plane for rescue.
Con believes that fish cannot be trusted and thinks they might attack them in the water
Con believes that fish cannot be trusted and thinks they might attack them in the water
Lila reassures the group that as long as they are not bleeding, they are safe to swim in the water
Lila reassures the group that as long as they are not bleeding, they are safe to swim in the water
Fred describes the fish in the water as beautiful and harmless
Fred describes the fish in the water as beautiful and harmless
Con is convinced that the plural of piranha is 'piranhas'
Con is convinced that the plural of piranha is 'piranhas'
Lila's face is described as inscrutable when Con expresses his fear of the fish
Lila's face is described as inscrutable when Con expresses his fear of the fish
The group feels safe and optimistic about swimming in the water despite the presence of piranhas
The group feels safe and optimistic about swimming in the water despite the presence of piranhas
Con believes that the raft is not going to work and they shouldn't make themselves hungry and tired when the only food they have is grubs.
Con believes that the raft is not going to work and they shouldn't make themselves hungry and tired when the only food they have is grubs.
Lila takes off the burnt bits from the pieces of wood to make it look neat.
Lila takes off the burnt bits from the pieces of wood to make it look neat.
Max claims to be the best at helping and makes the vines talk to one another.
Max claims to be the best at helping and makes the vines talk to one another.
Con approached the group silently after unwinding herself from her angry ball of limbs.
Con approached the group silently after unwinding herself from her angry ball of limbs.
Fred finds a mess of fernlike plants and a few mushrooms at the base of the smaller trees.
Fred finds a mess of fernlike plants and a few mushrooms at the base of the smaller trees.
The group feels safe and optimistic about swimming in the water despite the presence of piranhas.
The group feels safe and optimistic about swimming in the water despite the presence of piranhas.
Max refuses to eat grubs, sticking to eating only 'actual food'
Max refuses to eat grubs, sticking to eating only 'actual food'
Lila comforts Max and he is upset and wants to go home
Lila comforts Max and he is upset and wants to go home
Fred uses the steel from his broken watch to create a spark for the fire
Fred uses the steel from his broken watch to create a spark for the fire
Con, who has never lit a fire before, tries to use the watch to start a fire and eventually succeeds
Con, who has never lit a fire before, tries to use the watch to start a fire and eventually succeeds
The children discuss sleeping in shifts to keep the fire going
The children discuss sleeping in shifts to keep the fire going
Fred quietly puts the watch in his pocket, showing a mix of emotions about using his father's gift for survival
Fred quietly puts the watch in his pocket, showing a mix of emotions about using his father's gift for survival
Fred is the one who proposes building a raft to escape the jungle
Fred is the one who proposes building a raft to escape the jungle
Con is supportive of the idea of building a raft to escape the jungle
Con is supportive of the idea of building a raft to escape the jungle
Lila supports the idea of building a raft as a means to escape the jungle
Lila supports the idea of building a raft as a means to escape the jungle
The characters are optimistic about their survival throughout the text
The characters are optimistic about their survival throughout the text
The text emphasizes the characters' struggle for survival and the challenges they face in the jungle
The text emphasizes the characters' struggle for survival and the challenges they face in the jungle
Max is the one who feels the weight of responsibility for their survival and is determined to find a way out
Max is the one who feels the weight of responsibility for their survival and is determined to find a way out
Con is the one who finds cocoa pods in the jungle.
Con is the one who finds cocoa pods in the jungle.
Lila reassures the group that it is safe to eat the larvae found inside the cocoa pods.
Lila reassures the group that it is safe to eat the larvae found inside the cocoa pods.
Max's attempt to follow Lila into the jungle causes disruption within the group.
Max's attempt to follow Lila into the jungle causes disruption within the group.
The narrative provides insights into the characters' personalities, relationships, and coping mechanisms in a low-stress situation.
The narrative provides insights into the characters' personalities, relationships, and coping mechanisms in a low-stress situation.
The group's efforts to find food and make decisions demonstrate their resourcefulness and adaptability in the face of adversity.
The group's efforts to find food and make decisions demonstrate their resourcefulness and adaptability in the face of adversity.
The children's interactions and decisions reveal their evolving dynamics and the complexities of their relationships as they navigate the wilderness together.
The children's interactions and decisions reveal their evolving dynamics and the complexities of their relationships as they navigate the wilderness together.
Max was the first one to climb onto the raft
Max was the first one to climb onto the raft
Fred showed the group how he had reinforced the loops and added extra branches to the raft
Fred showed the group how he had reinforced the loops and added extra branches to the raft
The raft tipped over and sank when Fred tried to climb onto it
The raft tipped over and sank when Fred tried to climb onto it
Lila was the last one to climb onto the raft
Lila was the last one to climb onto the raft
The group was optimistic about the raft's success from the beginning
The group was optimistic about the raft's success from the beginning
The raft was described as more beautiful than any millionaire's yacht
The raft was described as more beautiful than any millionaire's yacht
Fred wakes up in the Amazon jungle covered in blood and scabs.
Fred wakes up in the Amazon jungle covered in blood and scabs.
Lila advocates for making camp in the jungle due to the burnt surroundings.
Lila advocates for making camp in the jungle due to the burnt surroundings.
Max was the first one to climb onto the raft
Max was the first one to climb onto the raft
The group feels safe and optimistic about swimming in the water despite the presence of piranhas.
The group feels safe and optimistic about swimming in the water despite the presence of piranhas.
The crash occurred in a populated area.
The crash occurred in a populated area.
The water in the clearing tastes good
The water in the clearing tastes good
Fred compares his discovery of the pineapple to what Columbus must have felt when he discovered America.
Fred compares his discovery of the pineapple to what Columbus must have felt when he discovered America.
The pineapple becomes a symbol of despair and disappointment for the group
The pineapple becomes a symbol of despair and disappointment for the group
Fred jumps into the water to retrieve a silver box, despite warnings.
Fred jumps into the water to retrieve a silver box, despite warnings.
The raft spins and speeds down the river, encountering wildlife and a fork in the river.
The raft spins and speeds down the river, encountering wildlife and a fork in the river.
The group's dynamics are not revealed through the pineapple experience
The group's dynamics are not revealed through the pineapple experience
The discovery of the pineapple highlights the contrast between the familiar and the unknown in the unfamiliar environment
The discovery of the pineapple highlights the contrast between the familiar and the unknown in the unfamiliar environment
Con claims to have a photographic memory and volunteers to remember the way back.
Con claims to have a photographic memory and volunteers to remember the way back.
The pineapple adds a moment of joy and wonder to the group's otherwise difficult and uncertain situation
The pineapple adds a moment of joy and wonder to the group's otherwise difficult and uncertain situation
The text ends with a cliffhanger as the characters notice something in the water.
The text ends with a cliffhanger as the characters notice something in the water.
They encounter a narrow river with a shoal of fish and a possible piranha.
They encounter a narrow river with a shoal of fish and a possible piranha.
Fred gathers wood for the fire and is amazed by the vibrant and diverse nature around him
Fred gathers wood for the fire and is amazed by the vibrant and diverse nature around him
Lila, Con, and Max are all injured after the raft incident.
Lila, Con, and Max are all injured after the raft incident.
Fred finds comfort and safety in the warmth of the fire and the feeling of having a weapon.
Fred finds comfort and safety in the warmth of the fire and the feeling of having a weapon.
The group navigates the raft downstream, facing obstacles like overhanging branches and scratches.
The group navigates the raft downstream, facing obstacles like overhanging branches and scratches.
The sardine tin found in the water was canned in Plymouth, England.
The sardine tin found in the water was canned in Plymouth, England.
Fred speculates that the tin might have belonged to an English explorer who never returned.
Fred speculates that the tin might have belonged to an English explorer who never returned.
The group encounters an unexplored site in the Amazon, sparking their imagination.
The group encounters an unexplored site in the Amazon, sparking their imagination.
Lila and Con help Max escape the electric eel and onto the raft.
Lila and Con help Max escape the electric eel and onto the raft.
Fred ultimately agrees to promise the explorer whatever he wants in order to get out of the situation.
Fred ultimately agrees to promise the explorer whatever he wants in order to get out of the situation.
Con is the one who finds cocoa pods in the jungle.
Con is the one who finds cocoa pods in the jungle.
Max is the one injured in the Amazon jungle.
Max is the one injured in the Amazon jungle.
The children discuss sleeping in shifts to keep the fire going.
The children discuss sleeping in shifts to keep the fire going.
Lila and Con help Max escape the electric eel and onto the raft.
Lila and Con help Max escape the electric eel and onto the raft.
The group immediately trusted and worked together when they met.
The group immediately trusted and worked together when they met.
Fred was captured by the Germans during his expedition in the jungle.
Fred was captured by the Germans during his expedition in the jungle.
The explorer was captured by the owners of a rubber company because he didn't like how they were treating the people in the forests around them.
The explorer was captured by the owners of a rubber company because he didn't like how they were treating the people in the forests around them.
Fred apologizes to the explorer for their dishonest and counterproductive actions the previous night.
Fred apologizes to the explorer for their dishonest and counterproductive actions the previous night.
The tension in the scene builds as the explorer sharpens his knife, leading Fred to wonder if the explorer plans to harm him.
The tension in the scene builds as the explorer sharpens his knife, leading Fred to wonder if the explorer plans to harm him.
The explorer ultimately forgives Fred for his actions after their conversation.
The explorer ultimately forgives Fred for his actions after their conversation.
Fred feels fear and tension as he waits for the explorer's next move.
Fred feels fear and tension as he waits for the explorer's next move.
Fred experiences guilt and nightmares after the incident
Fred experiences guilt and nightmares after the incident
The ruin looks more alive in the sunrise, with vines covering walls and a green canopy overhead
The ruin looks more alive in the sunrise, with vines covering walls and a green canopy overhead
Fred cautiously checks his boots for scorpions before exploring the ruin
Fred cautiously checks his boots for scorpions before exploring the ruin
The explorer advises Fred on how to wake him up in the future
The explorer advises Fred on how to wake him up in the future
The explorer warns Fred to stay away from him when he's sleeping
The explorer warns Fred to stay away from him when he's sleeping
The group encounters a bear in the Amazon jungle
The group encounters a bear in the Amazon jungle
True or false: The group debates whether to go after the explorer and apologize.
True or false: The group debates whether to go after the explorer and apologize.
True or false: Fred refuses to lie to the explorer and is accused of seeking fame.
True or false: Fred refuses to lie to the explorer and is accused of seeking fame.
True or false: Lila threatens to punch the group if they make Max cry again.
True or false: Lila threatens to punch the group if they make Max cry again.
True or false: Fred eats the bird seasoned with the dropped seasoning and finds it delicious.
True or false: Fred eats the bird seasoned with the dropped seasoning and finds it delicious.
True or false: The group discusses the possibility of a hidden area behind a curtain of vines and considers searching it for supplies.
True or false: The group discusses the possibility of a hidden area behind a curtain of vines and considers searching it for supplies.
True or false: Con suggests finding supplies as an alternative if the explorer refuses to help them reach Manaus.
True or false: Con suggests finding supplies as an alternative if the explorer refuses to help them reach Manaus.
Fred persuades Lila to join him in investigating the vines, despite Con's reluctance.
Fred persuades Lila to join him in investigating the vines, despite Con's reluctance.
The children express remorse and insist they weren't planning to take anything.
The children express remorse and insist they weren't planning to take anything.
Max, accompanied by Con, is also present during the confrontation.
Max, accompanied by Con, is also present during the confrontation.
The setting is described as a dark, deserted city square with statues and overgrown ruins.
The setting is described as a dark, deserted city square with statues and overgrown ruins.
The children's urge to explore clashes with the explorer's strict orders, leading to a confrontational and tense situation.
The children's urge to explore clashes with the explorer's strict orders, leading to a confrontational and tense situation.
The explorer's secrecy and the city's mysterious nature intrigue the children.
The explorer's secrecy and the city's mysterious nature intrigue the children.
True or false: The roaring sound that interrupted their conversation was made by a bear, tiger, engine, or a human in pain?
True or false: The roaring sound that interrupted their conversation was made by a bear, tiger, engine, or a human in pain?
True or false: The vulture approached and sat on Max's shoe, resenting that they hadn't offered him any food
True or false: The vulture approached and sat on Max's shoe, resenting that they hadn't offered him any food
True or false: The explorer seemed to have forgotten they were there when he reappeared
True or false: The explorer seemed to have forgotten they were there when he reappeared
True or false: Max ran after the explorer, weaving in and out of the young shoots growing up between the stones of the city floor
True or false: Max ran after the explorer, weaving in and out of the young shoots growing up between the stones of the city floor
True or false: The explorer crouched down in front of Max and told him he had vulture poo in his hair, which dented his gravitas
True or false: The explorer crouched down in front of Max and told him he had vulture poo in his hair, which dented his gravitas
True or false: Lila pleaded with the explorer to come back after he refused their offer of food
True or false: Lila pleaded with the explorer to come back after he refused their offer of food
True or false: The intestines were easy to empty and the process of heating them over the fire to harden them felt modern.
True or false: The intestines were easy to empty and the process of heating them over the fire to harden them felt modern.
True or false: Fred's fingers would never lose the faint scent of dead bird after making the spears.
True or false: Fred's fingers would never lose the faint scent of dead bird after making the spears.
True or false: Con's spear was the most disheveled due to Baca's involvement in the process.
True or false: Con's spear was the most disheveled due to Baca's involvement in the process.
True or false: Fred found enough rainwater to wash the burnt-grease smell off his arms.
True or false: Fred found enough rainwater to wash the burnt-grease smell off his arms.
True or false: The explorer was standing up and adjusting his pith helmet when Fred heard voices upon returning.
True or false: The explorer was standing up and adjusting his pith helmet when Fred heard voices upon returning.
True or false: The stones across the citadel had small patches that collected enough rainwater to wash off the scent.
True or false: The stones across the citadel had small patches that collected enough rainwater to wash off the scent.
True or false: The explorer finds the homemade meal presented by Lila and her friends to be delicious.
True or false: The explorer finds the homemade meal presented by Lila and her friends to be delicious.
True or false: Baca enjoys the drink made of sugar cane, coconut milk, and herbs.
True or false: Baca enjoys the drink made of sugar cane, coconut milk, and herbs.
True or false: The explorer claims that older piranhas taste like chicken.
True or false: The explorer claims that older piranhas taste like chicken.
True or false: The encounter with the explorer leaves a profound impact on all the children, particularly Fred.
True or false: The encounter with the explorer leaves a profound impact on all the children, particularly Fred.
True or false: The explorer expresses a deep connection to places and the importance of protecting them.
True or false: The explorer expresses a deep connection to places and the importance of protecting them.
True or false: The explorer ultimately forgives Fred for his actions after their conversation.
True or false: The explorer ultimately forgives Fred for his actions after their conversation.
Fred becomes emotional and drunk, reminiscing about his past and expressing regret
Fred becomes emotional and drunk, reminiscing about his past and expressing regret
The children successfully use smoking as a mosquito repellent in the jungle
The children successfully use smoking as a mosquito repellent in the jungle
The encounter with the explorer leaves a lasting impact on the children, shaping their understanding of love and risk-taking
The encounter with the explorer leaves a lasting impact on the children, shaping their understanding of love and risk-taking
The explorer warns Fred about the dangers of revealing the beauty of the jungle to the world
The explorer warns Fred about the dangers of revealing the beauty of the jungle to the world
The children's attempt at smoking to repel mosquitoes is unsuccessful
The children's attempt at smoking to repel mosquitoes is unsuccessful
The explorer advises the children to take risks to impress others
The explorer advises the children to take risks to impress others
True or false: The group encounters a bear in the Amazon jungle
True or false: The group encounters a bear in the Amazon jungle
True or false: The airfield they left was bustling with activity
True or false: The airfield they left was bustling with activity
True or false: Lila reassures the group that it is safe to eat the larvae found inside the cocoa pods
True or false: Lila reassures the group that it is safe to eat the larvae found inside the cocoa pods
True or false: Fred experiences guilt and nightmares after the incident
True or false: Fred experiences guilt and nightmares after the incident
True or false: The group settles down for the night, wary of snakes and insects
True or false: The group settles down for the night, wary of snakes and insects
True or false: Max is the one injured in the Amazon jungle
True or false: Max is the one injured in the Amazon jungle
Con stole the ink from someone while they were asleep
Con stole the ink from someone while they were asleep
Fred is the first to volunteer to get a tattoo
Fred is the first to volunteer to get a tattoo
Lila is the one who sterilizes the penknife tip in the flames of the fire
Lila is the one who sterilizes the penknife tip in the flames of the fire
The group discusses writing 'I swear' as a tattoo
The group discusses writing 'I swear' as a tattoo
Fred finds it easy to cut his own skin for the tattoo
Fred finds it easy to cut his own skin for the tattoo
Con believes the pain of cutting the skin is nothing compared to everything else
Con believes the pain of cutting the skin is nothing compared to everything else
True or false: Lila threatened the explorer to help her brother or she would kill him.
True or false: Lila threatened the explorer to help her brother or she would kill him.
True or false: Fred called out for help when he saw the explorer behind the vine curtain.
True or false: Fred called out for help when he saw the explorer behind the vine curtain.
True or false: The explorer's anger disappeared when he learned that Max was sick.
True or false: The explorer's anger disappeared when he learned that Max was sick.
True or false: Lila let out a roar with blood in it when she thought the explorer was going to say that Max was dead.
True or false: Lila let out a roar with blood in it when she thought the explorer was going to say that Max was dead.
True or false: The explorer's face was black with anger when the vines parted and he stared out.
True or false: The explorer's face was black with anger when the vines parted and he stared out.
True or false: Lila had Baca tangled in her hair when she was desperately looking for the explorer.
True or false: Lila had Baca tangled in her hair when she was desperately looking for the explorer.
True or false: The explorer warns the group about eye-licking bees in the forest, suggesting wearing netting over their eyes for protection.
True or false: The explorer warns the group about eye-licking bees in the forest, suggesting wearing netting over their eyes for protection.
True or false: The explorer adds vampire bats to the list of dangers, explaining their sharp teeth and blood-clotting chemical in their tongues.
True or false: The explorer adds vampire bats to the list of dangers, explaining their sharp teeth and blood-clotting chemical in their tongues.
True or false: The explorer cautions them about yellow fever and instructs them to lie about the journey and not mention his name.
True or false: The explorer cautions them about yellow fever and instructs them to lie about the journey and not mention his name.
True or false: Max expresses fear of something watching them in the forest, despite Fred's reassurances.
True or false: Max expresses fear of something watching them in the forest, despite Fred's reassurances.
True or false: Fred sees movement in the trees outside the stone house just as he is falling asleep.
True or false: Fred sees movement in the trees outside the stone house just as he is falling asleep.
True or false: The text leaves the reader with a sense of impending danger and unease in the forest.
True or false: The text leaves the reader with a sense of impending danger and unease in the forest.
The group decides to play 'stuck in the mud' despite the heavy rain.
The group decides to play 'stuck in the mud' despite the heavy rain.
Lila advises Con to hold branches tightly to alleviate the pain of a stitch.
Lila advises Con to hold branches tightly to alleviate the pain of a stitch.
The group finds Max convulsing at the base of a tree, struggling to breathe.
The group finds Max convulsing at the base of a tree, struggling to breathe.
The atmosphere shifts from playful to tense as the group deals with the crisis.
The atmosphere shifts from playful to tense as the group deals with the crisis.
The events in the jungle have a lasting impact on Fred, who reflects on the experience years later.
The events in the jungle have a lasting impact on Fred, who reflects on the experience years later.
The text creates a sense of suspense and sets the stage for a dramatic turn of events.
The text creates a sense of suspense and sets the stage for a dramatic turn of events.
Fred, Lila, Con, and Max perform a secret ritual by marking an X on their hands with ink and blood, making a solemn vow to keep their discovery a secret.
Fred, Lila, Con, and Max perform a secret ritual by marking an X on their hands with ink and blood, making a solemn vow to keep their discovery a secret.
Max, the youngest, insists on participating in the ritual despite the pain and secrecy involved, and eventually joins his siblings in the vow.
Max, the youngest, insists on participating in the ritual despite the pain and secrecy involved, and eventually joins his siblings in the vow.
The group discusses their knowledge of the river and their raft-building skills with the explorer, who shares his own experiences and knowledge of the area.
The group discusses their knowledge of the river and their raft-building skills with the explorer, who shares his own experiences and knowledge of the area.
The explorer emphasizes the importance of being prepared and resourceful, highlighting the necessity of a pen for their journey.
The explorer emphasizes the importance of being prepared and resourceful, highlighting the necessity of a pen for their journey.
The group is given meat from a gourd, and the explorer emphasizes the need for them to understand both the river and the land to find their way home.
The group is given meat from a gourd, and the explorer emphasizes the need for them to understand both the river and the land to find their way home.
Lila uses a flint to carve into stone as a substitute for a pen, demonstrating their resourcefulness and adaptability.
Lila uses a flint to carve into stone as a substitute for a pen, demonstrating their resourcefulness and adaptability.
True or false: Fred finds Max playing by a vile-smelling puddle, and the boy starts screaming as Fred approaches.
True or false: Fred finds Max playing by a vile-smelling puddle, and the boy starts screaming as Fred approaches.
True or false: The group was optimistic about the raft's success from the beginning
True or false: The group was optimistic about the raft's success from the beginning
True or false: The water in the clearing tastes good
True or false: The water in the clearing tastes good
True or false: The girl in the next row has blonde hair down to her waist
True or false: The girl in the next row has blonde hair down to her waist
True or false: Fred tries to comfort Max with a mint and offers him a sweet to calm him down.
True or false: Fred tries to comfort Max with a mint and offers him a sweet to calm him down.
True or false: The events in the jungle have a lasting impact on Fred, who reflects on the experience years later.
True or false: The events in the jungle have a lasting impact on Fred, who reflects on the experience years later.
True or false: Lila supports the idea of building a raft as a means to escape the jungle
True or false: Lila supports the idea of building a raft as a means to escape the jungle
Fred's father is overjoyed to see him and expresses his fear of losing him
Fred's father is overjoyed to see him and expresses his fear of losing him
Lila plays the piano on the ocean liner with her two parents and Baca around her neck
Lila plays the piano on the ocean liner with her two parents and Baca around her neck
The group's arrival at the dock is met with tension and longing from the people waiting
The group's arrival at the dock is met with tension and longing from the people waiting
Con's great-aunt reaches out and takes hold of Con's wrist, as if to make sure she is real
Con's great-aunt reaches out and takes hold of Con's wrist, as if to make sure she is real
Fred's father is described as running towards him faster than any aeroplane
Fred's father is described as running towards him faster than any aeroplane
The old woman at the dock has the same wicked tilt to her eyebrows as Max
The old woman at the dock has the same wicked tilt to her eyebrows as Max
Fred sees his father pushing aside sailors and women in elaborate hats as he runs towards him
Fred sees his father pushing aside sailors and women in elaborate hats as he runs towards him
Con's aunt holds Con's wrist in both hands, as if to make sure Con is real
Con's aunt holds Con's wrist in both hands, as if to make sure Con is real
Fred tries to still the roar of disappointment in his chest as he stands still in the customs shed
Fred tries to still the roar of disappointment in his chest as he stands still in the customs shed
True or false: The explorer reveals that he fears being recognized, which would lead to interviews and media attention, hinting at his true identity as a famous lost explorer.
True or false: The explorer reveals that he fears being recognized, which would lead to interviews and media attention, hinting at his true identity as a famous lost explorer.
True or false: Fred accuses the explorer of being a coward and becomes angry, expressing his fear of making a mistake during the flight.
True or false: Fred accuses the explorer of being a coward and becomes angry, expressing his fear of making a mistake during the flight.
True or false: The explorer shares a personal experience of wishing harm on others during his youth, to emphasize that such feelings are common and transient.
True or false: The explorer shares a personal experience of wishing harm on others during his youth, to emphasize that such feelings are common and transient.
True or false: The explorer acknowledges Con's feelings and comforts her, assuring her that such thoughts are a phase and will pass.
True or false: The explorer acknowledges Con's feelings and comforts her, assuring her that such thoughts are a phase and will pass.
True or false: The explorer continues to reassure the children and prepares them for the journey, displaying care and understanding towards their concerns.
True or false: The explorer continues to reassure the children and prepares them for the journey, displaying care and understanding towards their concerns.
True or false: Con confides in the explorer about her dark thoughts and wishes, and he empathizes with her, sharing his own similar experiences during his youth.
True or false: Con confides in the explorer about her dark thoughts and wishes, and he empathizes with her, sharing his own similar experiences during his youth.
True or false: The explorer dismisses the possibility of Fred panicking or going crazy during the journey.
True or false: The explorer dismisses the possibility of Fred panicking or going crazy during the journey.
Con expresses her love for the jungle and her freedom there, contrasting it with the restrictions and expectations of home.
Con expresses her love for the jungle and her freedom there, contrasting it with the restrictions and expectations of home.
The explorer compares Con to a lionheart, emphasizing her bravery and resilience.
The explorer compares Con to a lionheart, emphasizing her bravery and resilience.
The group gathers at the stone city as the explorer prepares to leave, showing signs of their challenging journey.
The group gathers at the stone city as the explorer prepares to leave, showing signs of their challenging journey.
The explorer imparts a message of bravery and taking risks to the group before they depart.
The explorer imparts a message of bravery and taking risks to the group before they depart.
The explorer bids farewell to the group and gestures for Fred to enter the plane before departing.
The explorer bids farewell to the group and gestures for Fred to enter the plane before departing.
The explorer encourages Lila to share the beauty and demands of the world with others upon her return.
The explorer encourages Lila to share the beauty and demands of the world with others upon her return.
The explorer comforts Lila as she prepares to depart, expressing his gratitude for meeting Max.
The explorer comforts Lila as she prepares to depart, expressing his gratitude for meeting Max.
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Lost in the Amazon Jungle
- Fred wakes up in the Brazilian jungle, finding himself covered in blood and scabs, with his friends Lila and Con asleep nearby.
- The trio realizes that Max, a little boy, is missing, and Fred frantically searches for him.
- Fred finds Max playing by a vile-smelling puddle, and the boy starts screaming as Fred approaches.
- Fred tries to comfort Max with a mint and offers him a sweet to calm him down.
- Despite Max's refusal to blow his nose, Fred and Lila lead him back to Con, all three of them showing signs of injuries and distress.
- Lila and Con argue about whether to stay near the crashed plane or venture into the jungle to find help, with Lila advocating for making camp in the jungle due to the burnt surroundings.
- The girls disagree about whether to stay near the plane or explore the jungle for survival.
- Lila, who appears to be about Fred's age, is assertive and suggests making camp in the jungle, while Con insists on staying near the plane, expecting rescue.
- The group debates the pros and cons of staying near the plane versus setting up camp in the jungle, with the pilot's death also part of their considerations.
- The girls' conflicting opinions create tension, with Lila advocating for a logical approach while Con insists on waiting by the plane for rescue.
- Lila's rational argument, based on the burnt surroundings and lack of animals for food, clashes with Con's insistence on waiting by the plane for rescue.
- Fred is left to make the final decision between Lila's logical reasoning and Con's hope for rescue near the plane.
Survival in the Wild
- A group of children, including Fred, Con, Lila, and Max, find themselves in a challenging survival situation in the wild.
- They are hungry and seeking food, discussing the possibility of eating insects and finding fruit in the jungle.
- Lila, who is knowledgeable about animals, goes to search for food and returns with cocoa pods, suggesting they can eat the cocoa beans and larvae inside the pods.
- The group debates the safety of eating the larvae and whether it's a viable food source.
- Lila finds larvae inside the pods and reassures the group that they can eat them, prompting Fred to reluctantly bite into a grub.
- Tensions rise among the group, with arguments and misunderstandings about leadership and decision-making.
- Max, the youngest, attempts to follow Lila into the jungle and causes disruption within the group.
- The children's discussion and actions reflect their struggle to navigate survival instincts and interpersonal dynamics in a challenging environment.
- The narrative provides insights into the characters' personalities, relationships, and coping mechanisms in a high-stress situation.
- The group's efforts to find food and make decisions demonstrate their resourcefulness and adaptability in the face of adversity.
- The narrative highlights the physical and emotional challenges the children face as they strive to survive in the unfamiliar and demanding wilderness.
- The children's interactions and decisions reveal their evolving dynamics and the complexities of their relationships as they navigate the wilderness together.
Amazon Adventure and Mysterious Discovery
- Fred, Lila, Max, and Con encounter an electric eel while rafting in the Amazon.
- Lila and Con help Fred escape the eel and onto the raft.
- Lila explains the danger of electric eels using an empty sardine tin found in the water.
- The group struggles to navigate the raft back upstream, facing obstacles like overhanging branches and scratches.
- They recognize a familiar spot and use a branch as a mooring point for the raft.
- Fred discovers that the branch has been intentionally tied to the tree, raising suspicion.
- The group returns to their campsite, and Fred feels uneasy, sensing something following them.
- Fred revives the fire, finding comfort and safety in its warmth and the feeling of having a weapon.
- They examine the sardine tin and realize it was canned in Plymouth, England.
- Fred speculates that the tin might have belonged to an English explorer who never returned.
- He shares a story about Hiram Bingham's discovery of an Inca city, highlighting the allure of exploration.
- The group ponders the possibility of encountering an unexplored site in the Amazon, sparking their imagination.
Explorers in an Ancient City
- Fred, Con, and Lila are explorers in an ancient city, seeking a way to get home.
- They encounter a madman with a pet vulture and are forbidden from touching a wall of vines.
- Fred persuades Lila to join him in investigating the vines, despite Con's reluctance.
- They are interrupted by the angry explorer, who forbids them from exploring further.
- The explorer accuses them of lacking self-control and orders them to leave.
- The explorer's fury and the children's fear are palpable in the tense encounter.
- The children express remorse and insist they weren't planning to take anything.
- Max, accompanied by Con, is also present during the confrontation.
- The setting is described as a dark, deserted city square with statues and overgrown ruins.
- The explorer's secrecy and the city's mysterious nature intrigue the children.
- Fred's longing for home and the children's conflicting emotions are depicted.
- The children's urge to explore clashes with the explorer's strict orders, leading to a confrontational and tense situation.
A Peculiar Night in the Jungle
- Fred discreetly extinguishes his cigarette in a snail shell, feeling uneasy
- Fred observes two girls spitting into the fire with skill
- Fred reflects on the explorer's solitude and his own feelings of loneliness
- Con grips Fred's ankle in her sleep, and he reassures her with a thumb touch
- The group settles down for the night, wary of snakes and insects
- The explorer remains asleep as the group wakes up, and Max kicks Fred awake
- Max asks the explorer about eating grass and a beetle, showing signs of hunger and distress
- The explorer advises Max against eating the beetle and shows concern for his well-being
- Max sings quietly to himself in Portuguese, displaying signs of malnourishment
- The explorer urges the group to prepare for their journey and teaches them how to make spears using intestines
- The group reluctantly digs up and prepares the intestines for spear-making
- A distant roar prompts Fred to consider investigating, despite Con's objections and the explorer's prior instructions
Secret Swear and Explorer School
- Fred, Lila, Con, and Max perform a secret ritual by marking an X on their hands with ink and blood, making a solemn vow to keep their discovery a secret.
- Max, the youngest, insists on participating in the ritual despite the pain and secrecy involved, and eventually joins his siblings in the vow.
- The explorer, who has been observing them, initiates an "explorer school" to teach them survival techniques and navigation.
- The group discusses their knowledge of the river and their raft-building skills with the explorer, who shares his own experiences and knowledge of the area.
- The explorer describes the dangers of the river, including the need to secure the youngest member, and emphasizes the need for preparation and equanimity in the face of potential danger.
- The explorer emphasizes the importance of being prepared and resourceful, highlighting the necessity of a pen for their journey.
- Lila uses a flint to carve into stone as a substitute for a pen, demonstrating their resourcefulness and adaptability.
- The explorer shares his memories of navigating the river, highlighting the challenges and joy he experienced during his early expeditions.
- The group is given meat from a gourd, and the explorer emphasizes the need for them to understand both the river and the land to find their way home.
- The explorer recounts his past expedition experiences and the various goals of the expeditions, providing insight into the challenges and motivations of exploration.
- The group learns about the dangers they will face on the river, including the need to secure the youngest member and the high risks of falling overboard.
- The explorer emphasizes the need for preparation and equanimity in the face of potential danger, illustrating the challenges they will face on their journey.
The Explorer's Farewell
- Con expresses her love for the jungle and her freedom there, contrasting it with the restrictions and expectations of home.
- The explorer insists Con must return home to avoid being found, but promises her more adventures in the future.
- The explorer compares Con to a lionheart, emphasizing her bravery and resilience.
- Fred offers Con a place to stay during the holidays, hinting at a deeper connection.
- Lila urges Fred to ensure the explorer's safe departure, emphasizing the importance of the task.
- The group gathers at the stone city as the explorer prepares to leave, showing signs of their challenging journey.
- Lila entrusts Baca, a rescued animal, to the explorer, who insists that Baca belongs to her.
- The explorer comforts Lila as she prepares to depart, expressing his gratitude for meeting Max.
- The explorer encourages Lila to share the beauty and demands of the world with others upon her return.
- The explorer imparts a message of bravery and taking risks to the group before they depart.
- Con expresses her fear, to which the explorer responds by acknowledging her fear and encouraging bravery.
- The explorer bids farewell to the group and gestures for Fred to enter the plane before departing.
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