Nim's Island Chapters 10-12

What does Jack name his newly discovered plankton?

• Birdazoan Galileo

• Cocozoan Fred

• Swimazoan Selkie

• Protozoan Nim

What advice did Alex give Nim about her injured knee?

• Soak your knee in the sea

• Bandage the knee

• Rest in the shade and drink lots of water

• ALL of the above

What is Alex afraid of?

• Airplanes and Oceans

• Spiders

• Volcanoes

• Whales

Alex thinks Fred and Selkie are what kind of animals?

Who is Nim talking to when she says, “You won’t change into something else, will you?” Nim asked, not sure whether she was joking or not. “I won’t wake up tomorrow and find out you’re a mermaid?”

Who is this? "His eyes were sharp and cold as a shark’s, but he tried to smile. “A story should have a happy ending,” he said.

• Airline Pilot

• Iguana Wrangler

• Captain of Troppo Tourists

• Sailing School Owner

What does Nim think is the strangest thing

about her phone call with Alex in Chapter 12?

• It hadn’t felt strange talking to Alex.

• It was very short.

• Alex did not say “goodbye”.

• She could hardly hear Alex.

What kind of animals does Alex tell

the Troppo Tourists are on the island?

• Eagles

• Hippos

• Walruses

• Dragons

How does Jack communicate with Nim?

• He writes an email.

• He phones Nim.

• He sets off flares.

• He tucks a letter into

  Galileo’s leg band.

Why does Nim call Alex in a panic in Chapter 12?

• She has a very high fever.

• She has run out of food.

• To tell her not to bring the

  Troppo Tourists to the island.

• Jack is missing.