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What was Green Mohawk Dude going to do at the opening of the book?
What was Green Mohawk Dude going to do at the opening of the book?
Give Robie a nose piercing.
How old is Robie?
How old is Robie?
15
How does Robie cope with unpleasant things?
How does Robie cope with unpleasant things?
Thinking of something worse.
What does Robie get pierced?
What does Robie get pierced?
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What were three things that Robie liked about living on Midway?
What were three things that Robie liked about living on Midway?
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What profession do Robie's parents have?
What profession do Robie's parents have?
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Where did Robie's aunt, AJ, live?
Where did Robie's aunt, AJ, live?
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What two things did Robie dislike about the beach?
What two things did Robie dislike about the beach?
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What animal was the henna tattoo that Robie got on her ankle?
What animal was the henna tattoo that Robie got on her ankle?
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What is an aumakua?
What is an aumakua?
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What henna tattoo does Robie get?
What henna tattoo does Robie get?
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AJ was called away. To what city did she have to fly?
AJ was called away. To what city did she have to fly?
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What did Robie buy at the 'Ala Moana Center?
What did Robie buy at the 'Ala Moana Center?
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What name did the dirty guy call Robie?
What name did the dirty guy call Robie?
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What made the dirty guy let Robie go?
What made the dirty guy let Robie go?
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What happens that changes Robie's mind about staying by herself?
What happens that changes Robie's mind about staying by herself?
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What kind of plane did Robie take back to Midway?
What kind of plane did Robie take back to Midway?
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What four times did the clock read as Robie tried to fall asleep?
What four times did the clock read as Robie tried to fall asleep?
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What was her standard outfit for flying?
What was her standard outfit for flying?
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What was the name of the copilot on the plane that Robie took?
What was the name of the copilot on the plane that Robie took?
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Why could airplanes only take off and land at night at Midway?
Why could airplanes only take off and land at night at Midway?
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How much weight could the G-1 hold with people and cargo?
How much weight could the G-1 hold with people and cargo?
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What were Robie's favorite kind of oranges?
What were Robie's favorite kind of oranges?
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In what direction do Rolls-Royce propellers turn?
In what direction do Rolls-Royce propellers turn?
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What did Robie have to drink and eat on the flight to Midway?
What did Robie have to drink and eat on the flight to Midway?
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Why was the weight limit 3800 lbs.?
Why was the weight limit 3800 lbs.?
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What did Max pull out from underneath the galley's shelves?
What did Max pull out from underneath the galley's shelves?
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What did Max tell Robie to put on?
What did Max tell Robie to put on?
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How long did Max say that the airplane would stay on the surface of the water?
How long did Max say that the airplane would stay on the surface of the water?
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Where were Robie and her parents currently living and how long had they been there?
Where were Robie and her parents currently living and how long had they been there?
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What does Max do to save Robie's life?
What does Max do to save Robie's life?
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Who saved Robie from drowning?
Who saved Robie from drowning?
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When Robie said to Max, 'You threw me out of the plane!' what did Max say to her?
When Robie said to Max, 'You threw me out of the plane!' what did Max say to her?
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What was the name of the yellow-and-blue bag Robie found in the raft?
What was the name of the yellow-and-blue bag Robie found in the raft?
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Name 3 things Robie found in the Coastal Commander.
Name 3 things Robie found in the Coastal Commander.
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Study Notes
Key Characters and Background
- Robie is 15 years old and has a unique coping mechanism for unpleasant situations—thinking of something worse.
- Robie enjoys living on Midway for its independence, including having her own golf cart and flexible homeschooling hours.
Significant Locations
- Robie's aunt AJ lives in Honolulu on Waikiki Beach, a setting that introduces beach culture.
- Midway Island is home for Robie and her parents, who are research biologists.
Events and Actions
- At the beginning of the story, Green Mohawk Dude intends to pierce Robie's nose, leading to her getting a henna tattoo of a green sea turtle on her ankle.
- Robie's decision to stay alone changes after she encounters an attack, compelling her to reconsider her safety.
Flight and Aviation Details
- Robie flies back to Midway on a Gulfstream turboprop (G-1), which has a weight capacity of 3800 lbs to ensure it can fly with one engine.
- Airplanes at Midway can only take off and land at night to avoid disturbing active albatrosses.
Survival and Items Found
- Max, the copilot, plays a crucial role in Robie's survival by throwing her out of a sinking plane and later saving her from drowning.
- After the incident, Robie finds a yellow-and-blue bag named Coastal Commander in the raft that contains various survival items, including flares, a flashlight, a first aid kit, and seasick tablets.
Personal Preferences
- Robie’s favorite oranges are satsuma, and she enjoys guava juice and turkey sandwiches during her flight.
- She is described with a standard flying outfit: khaki Bermuda shorts, a white camisole, and a green hoodie.
Final Thoughts
- Robie's resilience and adaptability are key themes, showcased through her encounters and her relationship with her surroundings.
- The narrative mixes adventure and elements of survival with personal growth as Robie navigates challenges.
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