The Last Calusa: Chapter 4

On the bottom of page 34, it states "I wasn't so interested in coconuts, but Papa's generosity with the coconuts paid off in another way." What does the word generosity mean, as it is used in this sentence?

• Generosity is the act of freely giving to others.

• Generosity means to sell items to others at a lower price.

• Generosity refers to Dr. Livingston to be a good gentleman.

• Generosity is the willingness to teach others how to plant trees.

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Why did Papa and Charlie decide to call the swamp sailing boat the Creole?

• It was the first word they could think of after they finished building it.

• It reminded them of the crawfish they sometimes ate for dinner.

• The boat was formerly a Spanish ship, was was now American.

• It reminded them of the dark water of the Everglades.

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Why did Dr. Livingston bring along the Wardian Case?

• It was used to keep plume feathers from the White Egret.

• It was a case used to carry along important tools and instruments needed for exploring.

• It was a suitcase Dr. Livingston used to carry his clothing in.

• It is a glass case for protecting plant specimens and keeping them alive.

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Read this sentence from page 38: "I know Lillie was born to these woods like a fish to the water." What does Mama mean when she uses this simile?

• This simile means that Lillie loves to help catch fish when they are traveling through the swamp.

• This simile means that Lillie is very comfortable with surviving in the Everglades.

• It means that Lillie was born down by the swamp water.

• It means that Lillie hates to travel through the swamp with her brother.

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Thinking of Lillie, decide on two character traits to describe her.

• brave, clever

• frightened, nervous

• Musically talented, and athletic

• timid, shy

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