Questions and Answers
Who went to the Water Management Department?
Liza and James James
How much does the map cost?
$5.00
Why did they decide to go get a map from the County Government Center?
A map would show caves and tunnels where Dajun might hide.
How does Liza solve the mystery of Priscilla's mini gin bottle collection?
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Where did Liza and James James go to look for Dajun?
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What is hydrilla?
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What killed the gambusia?
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How does Dajun kill his prey?
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Why were the vultures in the canal area feeding on?
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What are pesticides used for?
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How did salt water get way up in the canal area?
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Explain how buttonwood trees affected the water.
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How could Dajun help keep Gumbo Limbo clean?
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Why did James James want to tell the Director of the County Government Center to plug the canal?
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What job other than an opera singer does Caruso do?
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Why is Clara Lee Dade interested in Gumbo Limbo?
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When Clara asked Liza for money for the map, what did Liza do?
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What address did Liza give when Clara asked where she lived?
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What is PCP?
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What is coontie?
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What did Priscilla do with the mini gin bottles and the sugar packets?
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How are pesticides harmful?
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Who is Ms. Dade?
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Why does Liza's mom not feel confident about the job?
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Where is Liza's father?
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Why do they use soap instead of detergent?
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What are three places Dajun can be hiding on the map?
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Study Notes
Water Management and Investigation
- Liza and James James visited the Water Management Department for assistance.
- A map costing $5.00 was obtained to identify caves and tunnels where Dajun could hide.
Mysteries Uncovered
- Liza solved the mystery of Priscilla's mini gin bottle collection by showing her how hummingbirds were attracted to the sugary water inside the bottles.
- They searched for Dajun in a culvert.
Environmental Issues
- Hydrilla is a harmful weed that suffocates larger fish and hinders the growth of smaller fish.
- Pesticides entering the culvert led to the death of gambusia, a type of fish.
- Vultures were observed feeding on thousands of dead fish in the canal area.
Impact of Human Actions
- Pesticides are used to eliminate pests like mosquitoes but negatively affect other wildlife, including beneficial insects and fish.
- Salt water intrusion in the canal is caused by tidal actions and soil permeability.
- Buttonwood trees create a natural barrier that separates saltwater from freshwater.
Role of Dajun and Community Concerns
- Dajun, a key character, could play a role in cleaning up scum and weeds in Gumbo Limbo.
- James James expressed concern to the Director of the County Government Center regarding La Playa's drinking water quality.
Local Perspectives
- Clara Lee Dade is interested in Gumbo Limbo as it represents a rare tropical hammock in Collier County.
- Liza misled Clara about the map’s cost, claiming it was free as part of her school's ecology study.
Personal Backgrounds
- Liza provided the address of a diner when Clara asked for her residence.
- PCP is a toxic herbicide harmful to both plants and aquatic life, used less responsibly due to its environmental impact.
Nutritional Aspects
- Coontie, a starchy plant, serves as a food source historically utilized by the Seminole Indians.
- Priscilla cleverly used mini gin bottles and sugar packets as hummingbird feeders.
Communication and Job Dynamics
- Ms. Dade, from the Natural Resource Department, assisted Liza by providing the map.
- Liza's mother felt insecure about her job prospects due to gender bias in managerial positions, particularly with a male candidate from business school gaining attention.
Family Situation
- Liza's father was away for therapy at a clinic up north.
- Soap is preferred over detergent for cleaning to prevent harm to local streams and waterways.
Dajun’s Possible Hiding Spots
- Potential hiding places for Dajun included a cypress swamp slough, county barrow pits, and a local nature park with trails and benches.
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