Wordly Wise 9 Lesson Review

The history of Pitcairn began in 1789. That was when Fletcher Christian and those who had ______ him aboard the Bounty arrived on the island.

Want something to remind you of a visit to Pitcairn? A model of the Bounty is a fitting ______ of a visit to the island.

Model carving is a major industry on Pitcairn. Carvers start out doing simple models and then learn how to do more ______ ones.

Summer and winter have little meaning on Pitcairn. The island enjoys ______ weather throughout the year.

The rich soil and pleasant weather make for good growing conditions. Coffee and bananas are two ______ crops grown on Pitcairn.

The code of behavior used to be very strict on the island. Even holding hands was frowned upon as ______.

Not surprisingly, young people on the island complain that there is little to ______ them. Many leave, though some return later, unable to cope with the busy modern world.

Weeks or even months can go by without a visit from a passing ship. Because visits are so ______, they are eagerly welcomed.

The launching of the longboat is an exciting event on Pitcairn. The islanders __________ at the town landing to watch it meet up with a passing ship.

Exchanging goods between passenger ship and longboat is never easy. The islanders' __________ is seriously tested in rough weather.