Exploring the Anders Family's Whale Watching Adventure

The story begins with a family on a whale watching tour in Alaska. During the tour, Birdie falls into the water and is rescued by her brother Cyrus. While rescuing Birdie, they discover a mysterious girl named Holiday floating in the water. The family takes Holiday to the hospital, where she wakes up with no memory of how she got there. The mystery deepens as the family tries to uncover Holiday's identity and the significance of a marking on her hand.

What unique feature do humpback whales and humans share?

• They both have similar tail shapes.

• They both have the same type of skin.

• They both eat the same food.

• They both have a neuron cell in common.

Why did Birdie fall into the water?

• She climbed the railing to see whales closer.

• She slipped on the deck.

• She was pushed by Cyrus.

• A whale splashed her off the boat.

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What did the family name the mysterious girl they found?

• Ocean

• Marina

• Mermaid

• Holiday

What did Cyrus notice on Holiday's hand?

• Nothing unusual

• A tattoo of a whale

• A bracelet

• A unique marking

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What was the reaction of the family when Holiday asked if they were her parents?

• They didn't answer her question.

• They pretended to be her parents.

• They told her the truth.

• They immediately said no.

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