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Why does James ask Monica to join him in the cabin?
Why does James ask Monica to join him in the cabin?
- He received a work-related phone call that requires a private conversation. (correct)
- He needs her medical expertise to assess a situation related to the phone call.
- He wants to discuss their vacation plans without the kids overhearing.
- He wants to show her something he found in the cabin.
Cyrus mentions research being done at Whittier. What is suggested about this research?
Cyrus mentions research being done at Whittier. What is suggested about this research?
- It includes experimenting with whale cells to study human evolution. (correct)
- It explores the migratory patterns of humpback whales.
- It is focused on understanding the communication methods of whales.
- It involves using whale cells to find a cure for common diseases.
What does Birdie's behavior on the boat reveal about her?
What does Birdie's behavior on the boat reveal about her?
- She is impatient and more interested in immediate experiences than educational facts. (correct)
- She is cautious and always follows safety instructions.
- She is deeply interested in marine biology and whale behavior.
- She is easily frightened by new experiences and prefers to stay close to her parents.
What can be inferred from James's reaction to the phone call he receives?
What can be inferred from James's reaction to the phone call he receives?
How do Cyrus and Birdie's interests differ, based on their conversation during the whale watching tour?
How do Cyrus and Birdie's interests differ, based on their conversation during the whale watching tour?
What does Monica's statement, "Don't believe everything you read," suggest about Cyrus's online research?
What does Monica's statement, "Don't believe everything you read," suggest about Cyrus's online research?
What is the likely reason the writer included the detail about the family recently moving?
What is the likely reason the writer included the detail about the family recently moving?
Identify the most likely reason Birdie climbs on the railing, despite Cyrus's warning?
Identify the most likely reason Birdie climbs on the railing, despite Cyrus's warning?
What immediate action does Cyrus take upon seeing Birdie fall into the water?
What immediate action does Cyrus take upon seeing Birdie fall into the water?
What crucial observation does Birdie make after being pulled back onto the boat?
What crucial observation does Birdie make after being pulled back onto the boat?
Why are James and Monica initially hesitant to let Cyrus and Birdie see Holiday in the hospital?
Why are James and Monica initially hesitant to let Cyrus and Birdie see Holiday in the hospital?
What detail does Cyrus notice about Holiday that James claims not to have seen?
What detail does Cyrus notice about Holiday that James claims not to have seen?
What lie does Monica tell Holiday when she asks if they are her parents?
What lie does Monica tell Holiday when she asks if they are her parents?
What is Dr. Anders' main concern when Holiday is brought into the hospital?
What is Dr. Anders' main concern when Holiday is brought into the hospital?
What question regarding Holiday's origins does Cyrus pose, highlighting the mysterious circumstances of her arrival?
What question regarding Holiday's origins does Cyrus pose, highlighting the mysterious circumstances of her arrival?
What action does James take to try and ascertain Holiday's identity?
What action does James take to try and ascertain Holiday's identity?
What happens to Holiday while James and Monica are discussing her situation in the hospital room?
What happens to Holiday while James and Monica are discussing her situation in the hospital room?
How does Holiday identify herself when she first regains consciousness?
How does Holiday identify herself when she first regains consciousness?
Flashcards
Marine Adventures
Marine Adventures
Alaska's oldest whale watching tour, known for humpback whale sightings during their migratory summers.
Neuron cells in whales
Neuron cells in whales
Humpback whales have these special brain cells that humans also possess.
Whittier
Whittier
A place where scientists are supposedly using whale cells for experiment.
Admiral
Admiral
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Splash
Splash
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Cyrus's reaction
Cyrus's reaction
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Admiral Grayling's call
Admiral Grayling's call
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Monica in the cabin
Monica in the cabin
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Life Preserver
Life Preserver
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Weak Pulse
Weak Pulse
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Coughing
Coughing
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Alive
Alive
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Vitals
Vitals
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Exam Room
Exam Room
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Ambulance
Ambulance
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Marking
Marking
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Miracle
Miracle
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Distress
Distress
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Study Notes
- A family consisting of James, Monica, Cyrus, and Birdie is on a whale watching tour in Alaska.
- Cyrus is very knowledgeable about whales, sharing facts about humpback whale brains.
- Birdie is more interested in seeing a whale than learning about them.
- A helicopter flying overhead distracts Birdie.
- James receives a work call from Admiral Grayling and steps away with Monica to talk privately.
- Birdie climbs onto the boat railing to try and spot a whale.
- Birdie falls overboard into the water.
- Cyrus throws Birdie a life preserver.
- Cyrus and his parents pull Birdie back onto the boat.
- Birdie spots a girl floating in the water.
- Cyrus jumps into the water to rescue the girl.
- The girl is alive but has a weak pulse.
- Monica, who is a doctor, provides medical assistance.
- The rescued girl is estimated to be around ten or eleven years old.
- The girl does not have any identification on her.
- Cyrus tries to talk to the girl, who coughs and says her name is "Holiday".
- Holiday is taken to the hospital.
- Monica and James go into Holiday's exam room, leaving Cyrus and Birdie outside.
- Cyrus notices a marking on Holiday's left hand.
- James calls around but finds no reports of a missing girl.
- Monica notes it's a miracle Holiday survived.
- Holiday wakes up in the hospital, disoriented and unable to remember how she got there.
- Holiday asks if Monica and James are her parents.
- Monica says that she and James are Holiday's parents, despite the fact that they're not.
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Description
While whale watching in Alaska, Birdie falls overboard and is rescued by her family. Subsequently, Birdie spots another girl in the water, leading to a dramatic rescue by Cyrus. The rescued girl, named Holiday, receives medical attention from Monica.
