Nim's Island Chapter 13

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Where was Alex when the storm hit?

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Alex was on her little sailboat.

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What did Jack tell Nim to do as soon as she saw the storm coming?

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Jack told Nim to drop everything and go to the emergency cave.

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How many trips did it take Nim to get everything to the emergency cave?

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It took Nim 6 trips to get everything to the emergency cave.

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Why did Nim think something was wrong?

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Nim thought something was wrong because the birds were flying inland.

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What is a sailboat?

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A sailboat is a boat that uses sails to catch the wind and move.

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What is a storm?

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A storm is a strong weather event that can include rain, wind, and thunder.

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What is an emergency cave?

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An emergency cave is a safe place to go during a storm.

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What does it mean to drop everything?

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To drop everything means to stop what you are doing and focus on something important.

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What are storm clouds?

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Storm clouds are dark clouds that usually bring rain and storms.

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What does it mean when birds fly inland?

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When birds fly inland, it often means that a storm is coming.