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What grade is Kyle in at the start of the book 6th 1
What is the name of the Davidson family cat? Alexander the Greatest 2
(two part question)What were 2 of Kyle’s summer goals? (name two
of three)
Raise his batting average over .250. Learn to
pop a wheelie on his scooter. Get his
parents to increase his allowance.
2
What are Kyle's goals for the summer? raise his batting average over .250, learn to
pop a wheelie on his scooter, get his parents
to increase his allowance, make Daren
Hazelton leave him alone
2
What is Kyle's cat named? Alexander the Greatest 2
What is Kyle's last name? Davidson 2
Who is the meanest kid in Edison school? Daren Hazelton 3
When do Kyle and Daren first meet? Kindergarten/5 years old 3
What is the name of Kyle's school? Edison School 3
What is Kyle's bully's name? Daren Hazelton 3
What does Kyle take home from his locker at the end of the school
year?
a petrified apple core, a coupon for 20ct off
a bag of jellybeans, 3 library books, dirty
socks
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How old is BeeBee? 8 6
What's the name of Kyle's little sister? BeeBee 6
What do the two Bs in Kyle's sister's name stand for? Bernice and Barbara 6
Why is BeeBee named BeeBee? His parents couldn't decide which
grandmother to name her after--Bernice or
Barbara
6
What do Kyle's parents do for a living? sell real estate 7
Where do Kyle's parents work? at a real estate firm 7
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What kind of work does Kyle's dad do? He works at a real estate agency 7
What did BeeBee ask Santa to bring for Christmas last year? shares of stock in a toy company 8
What is usually the only occasion for which Kyle’s mom makes
homemade pizza?
Birthdays 9
Who is BeeBee’s bear named after? Bill Gates 9
What is the name of BeeBee's stuffed bear? Bill 9
Who did BeeBee name her stuffed bear after? Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft. 9
What kind of stuffie does BeeBee carry and what is its name? Bill Bear 9
Who is Bill Bear named after? Bill Gates 9
How old is Kyle? 13 10
What are Kyle's babysitting rules for BeeBee? you can eat desert first, you can eat pizza
with your fingers, only required vegetables
are baby carrots in ranch dressing
10
Why does a family receive an expenses paid trip to Fisher Beach,
Oregon?
To attend a national sales conference
because the dad won Salesman of the Year.
11
Where did Kyle's family vacation on the Oregon Coast? Fisher Beach 11
Why does Kyle's family get to go to Fisher Beach? Kyle's dad is salesman of the year and there
is a national sales conference
11
Why does Kyle's family travel to Oregon? Kyle's dad wins salesman of the year, which
includes a trip to Oregon
11
What is the name of the beach they travel to in Oregon Fisher Beach 11
In what state do the Davidsons live? Kansas 12
How much is the cheapest room at Frontier Lodge? 375$ a night 12
Where does Kyle's family live? Kansas 12
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What is the name of the hotel the Davidsons are supposed to stay in
when they go to Oregon?
Frontier Lodge 13
What's the name of the hotel Kyle's family is supposed to stay in
Fisher Beach?
Frontier Lodge 13
What is the name of the yacht rented for the Salesperson of the Year
celebration?
Elegant Empress 15
What attraction in Redmond, WA does BeeBee request to see? Microsoft Headquarters. 15
What is the name of the yacht that the Salesperson of the Year
celebration will take place on?
Elegant Empress. 15
Why does Kyle have to babysit BeeBee on their second day in Fisher
Beach?
His parents go to the "Salesperson of the
Year" celebration on the yacht Elegant
Empress.
15
What is the name of the yacht that Kyle, BeeBee and Daren's parents
are on during the tsunami?
Elegant Empress 15
What is the name of the classmate who is also traveling to the
Oregon coast?
Daren Hazelton 17
Who does Kyle receive a punch in the shoulder from while waiting to
board the airplane to Oregon?
Daren Hazelton. 17
Who does Kyle meet at the airport when flying to Oregon? Daren Hazelton 17
What hotel is Kyle's family supposed to stay in? Frontier Lodge 18
Who won “Virtual Salesperson of the year?” Mrs. Hazleton 19
In Escaping the Giant Wave by Peg Kehret, what award does Mrs.
Hazelton win?
Virtual Saleperson of the Year. 19
What is Kyle's batting average in the middle of July? . 220 21
What is the name of the hotel across the street from the Frontier
Lodge?
Totem Pole Inn 22
What hotel did the Davidson family have reservations at? Frontier Lodge. 22
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What hotel was the Davidson family put up at due to the rooms not
being ready at the Frontier Lodge?
Totem Pole Inn. 22
Why can't Kyles family stay at Frontier Lodge? It is under construction. 22
What is the name of the hotel Kyle's family ends up staying in Fisher
Beach?
The Totem Pole Inn 22
What hotel do they stay in instead? Totem Pole Inn 22
Why doesn't Kyle's family stay in the Frontier Lodge? It's still under construction due to a labor
dispute
22
What special rate is Kyle's family offered for being moved to another
hotel?
250$ per night 23
What is the name of hotel Kyle and his family are moved to? Totem Pole Inn 25
What is planned to be built on the land once the Totem Pole Inn is
torn down?
Parking garage, a restaurant, and some
shops.
25
When was the Totem Pole Inn built? in 1928 25
What will the land be used for when the Totem Pole Inn is torn
down?
a parking garage, a restaurant, some shops 25
On what floor is the Davidsons’ room at the Totem Pole Inn? Third 26
What is the name of the beach on the Oregon Coast that Kyle's
family visits?
Fisher Beach 30
What did the warning sign on the beach say could follow within
minutes of an earthquake?
A tsunami. 30
What instructions for escaping a tsunami did the warning sign on the
beach give?
Protect yourself during the earthquake. As
soon as it stops, go inland and uphill. Do not
go to the beach, even after a tsunami wave
hits. Wait for official notice that it’s safe
before returning to the beach.
31
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Who is the first person to get stuck in an elevator? Daren Hazelton 32
How much money does Kyle’s dad give him to tip the pizza delivery
guy?
$5.00 36
What excuse does Kyle give his mom for not liking Daren? He smokes. 36
What show does BeeBee want to watch when Kyle is babysitting her
in Fisher Beach?
Money Talk 37
Why does BeeBee leave the hotel room when Kyle is babysitting
BeeBee and the children are supposed to stay in the room all
evening?
She wants to buy candy bars from the
machine down the hall.
38
What do Kyle and BeeBee order from room service at the hotel? Pizza and milkshakes 38
What happened to BeeBee at the hotel? she got stuck in an elevator 41
What happens while BeeBee is on the elevator in the Totem Pole Inn
to go to the candy machine?
It gets stuck. 41
What is Kyle's favorite pizza? pineapple, tomatoes and extra cheese 46
What advice does Kyle give BeeBee during the earthquake? Get on the floor and cover your head with
your hands.
47
What is the name of the boat that Kyle's parents go on? Elegant Empress 49
What is Kyle thinking about after the earthquake is over? If they should leave the hotel and run up the
hill as the sign at the beach says or if they
should stay in their room as their parents
told them.
50
Why does Kyle want to call the front desk after the earthquake? He wants to report the funny smell and ask
about a warning signal for tsunamis.
52
What did Kyle and BeeBee put over their nose and mouth before
heading into the smoke-filled hallway?
A wet towel. 55
What do Kyle and BeeBee do to protect themselves from the smoke
in the hall of the Totem Pole Inn?
They soak bathroom towels and hold them
over their faces.
55
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In Escaping the Giant Wave by Peg Kehret, what did Kyle trip on in
the smoke-filled hallway?
A body. Darren Hazelton. 57
What does Kyle trip over when trying to get out of the hotel after the
earthquake?
Daren Hazelton 57
How does the smoke in the starewell of the Totem Pole Inn smell? like hot plastic or rubber mixed with
something else
61
How does Kyle burn his hand? Trying to open a brass door knob 64
Where in the hotel lobby is the door Kyle and BeeBee use to escape? at the right of the front desk 64
What happens when Kyle grabs the brass door handle to exit the
burning lobby?
He burns his hand. 65
How does Kyle burn his hand? grabbing the brass handle on the exit door
of the lobby when they are trying to escape
the hotel fire
65
Why is BeeBee crying after they escaped from the burning hotel? She left her teddy bear Bill in the hotel
room.
66
What happens to the Totem Pole Inn shortly after Kyle and BeeBee
got out?
The roof collapses and the hotel is caving in
on itself.
67
Where does Kyle want to go after they escaped from the fire? up the hill 68
How did Daren Hazelton get out of the burning Totem Pole Inn? He stepped out through the broken window
in the lobby.
69
Where did Kyle and BeeBee go after the hotel fire? to the top of the hill 70
Why does Daren Hazelton not want to go up the hill with Kyle and
BeeBee?
He thinks that there will be a huge forest
fire. He wants to go to the beach because
water can't burn.
70
What is the name of Kyle's cat? Alexander the Greatest 73
How do BeeBee's favorite pajamas look like? They have dollar signs all over them. 74
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7. Content Questions
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What recorded sound do Kyle and BeeBee hear while walking uphill
away from the ocean?
Cows Mooing. 75
What color is Pansy? Tan 76
What kind of dog do Josie and Norm have? terrier 76
What is the name of the dog belonging to the man and woman that
Kyle and BeeBee encounter on their way up the hill?
Pansy. 77
What time was the tsunami warning issued for? 5:30pm. 77
What kind of warning happened after the hotel fire? tsunami 77
When is the tsunami supposed to hit Fisher Beach? at 5.30 77
What is the name of Josie's and Norm's dog? Pansy 77
What does the tsunami warning siren sound like? Cows moo-ing 77
What is Josie and Norm's dog named? Pansy 77
What time is the tsunami supposed to hit land? 5:30 p.m. 77
Who called the fire department when the Totem Pole Inn was
burning?
Josie and Norm (the people Kyle and BeeBee
meet while walking up the hill)
78
What does the Tsunamie warning sound like? Cows mooing 79
Why do many people in Fisher Beach ignore the tsunami warnings? There have been many false alarms when
the tsunami waves were only two feet high.
People lost trust in the warnings.
79
What are the names of the two people Kyle and BeeBee meet going
up the hill?
Josie and Norm 80
What are the names of the older couple that Kyle and BeeBee climb
the hill with after the earthquake?
Josie and Norm. 80
What are the names of the older couple Kyle and BeeBee meet while
they are fleeing the tsunami?
Josie and Norm 80
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Who is Mr. Wray? the president of the real estate company
Kyle's parents work for
83
What caused the fires in the hotels? The earthquake broke a natural gas line. 83
Who is the president of the real estate agency where Kyle's parents
work?
Mr. Wray 83
What time is the tsunami supposed to arrive? 5:30 PM 89
At what time does Daren Hazelton hear about the tsunami warning? at 5.20 89
From where do Kyle and BeeBee watch the first wave? On a park bench on top of a hill 95
Who are Kyle and BeeBee with while they watch the first wave? Norm and Josie 95
What did Josie give BeeBee to dry her tears? Handkerchief 97
What item does Josie hand BeeBee to comfort her after discussing
the loss of her bear Bill?
Her handkerchief. 97
What is the name of Josie's and Norm's son? Arnie 98
How did Pansy react moments before the first big wave hit? She barked and began to tremble. 100
What does the `all clear´-signal after a tsunami sound like? It is a beep, beep sound, like the noise
trucks make when backing up.
100
How many people were washed on top of the elevator tower of the
Totem Pole Inn?
Two 102
What did Norm, Josie, Kyle and BeeBee choose to do after the first
wave hit?
Head further inland. 102
Why do BeeBee and Kyle keep running without Josie and Norm? Josie cannot walk any farther, but it is safer
for the kids to keep running.
105
Who stops running first when Norm, Josie, Kyle and BeeBee try to
get further inland after the first wave?
Josie and Norm 105
What do Kyle and BeeBee borrow from Norm and Josie when they
run further inland after the first wave?
flashlight 106
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Who scared Kyle and BeeBee in the woods? Pansy 110
Why does Kyle think that Norm and Josie had purposely let Pansy
come after them?
Because Pansy's leash is gone. 112
What kind of dog is Norm and Josie’s dog Pansy? A terrier. 113
What do Kyle and BeeBee do to protect themselves from the
oncoming second big wave?
They stand behind a big (cedar) tree. 113
How does Pansy show Kyle and BeeBee that a second wave is
coming?
She stops walking and is shaking and
barking.
113
Where do Kyle and BeeBee wait for the second wave? at the far side of a large cedar tree 113
What are Kyle and BeeBee making to protect themselves from the
second wave?
a dog sandwich with Pansy 114
Where do Kyle and BeeBee shelter from the 2nd wave? Behind a big cedar tree 114
What kind of sandwich do Kyle and BeeBee make while escaping a
giant wave?
Dog sandwich 115
What part of Kyle’s and BeeBee’s bodies got wet from the second
wave?
Ankles 117
What does Darren occasionally use to poke BeeBee with? A pencil 124
Why had BeeBee never told anyone about Daren Hazelton bullying
her?
She was scared he would do something even
worse to her.
124
What does Kyle vow while he and BeeBee are sitting in the forest
after the second wave?
That he'll see that Daren Hazelton never
bothers BeeBee again.
125
What is in the refrigerator Kyle and BeeBee find in the morning after
the tsunami?
a package of sliced ham, a carton of eggs, a
half loaf of bread, a quart of mil, a jar of dill
pickles
127
The morning after the tsunami, what 2 items did Kyle and BeeBee
eat from the refrigerator they found in the debris?
Bread and Pickles. 128
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What do Kyle and BeeBee eat from the fridge they find after the
tsunami?
pickles and bread 128
What beverage did Kyle and BeeBee come across on their way back
towards the beach the morning after the tsunami?
7-Up. 129
How does Kyle know they are going the right way the morning after
the tsunami?
They are walking westward, so they have to
keep the sun at their backs.
129
What drink do Kyle and BeeBee find in the sand after the tsunami? 7-Up 129
Who do Kyle and BeeBee share the 7-Up with? Pansy 129
What does Pansy find in the trees the morning after the tsunami? Josie's handkerchief 130
What item of Josie's do Kyle and BeeBee find after the tsunami,
which Norm later tells them to keep?
her handkercheif 130
Why do Kyle and BeeBee sit down and slide in the sand to get down
to Fisher Beach?
Because the tsunami washed the road away. 132
(Two parts) What food is being served at the rescue tent? Sandwiches and juice 136
How many people are wating inside and outside of the emergency
tent?
12 inside, 25 outside 137
What happened to Daren when the first big wave hit? The wave picked him up and dropped him
on top of the Totem Pole Inn’s elevator
tower.
138
Who else ended up on top of the elevator tower after the first big
wave?
The cook from the hotel. 138
Where did Daren and the cook wait during the second big wave? Inside the tower to the elevator equipment. 138
Where did Daren Hazelton wait for the second tsunami wave? He and a cook from the hotel stayed in the
Totem Pole Inn's elevator tower.
138
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How long have the children been waiting at the emergency tent
when they saw Pansy?
half an hour 141
How did Norm and Josie try to protect themselves from the second
big wave?
By climbing a tree. 142
What happened to Josie when the second big wave hit? She was not able to hang on to the tree and
she was swept away by the wave.
142
How do the emergency workers get information if the phone lines
are out?
there are mobile radios with vehicle
batteries, a network of ham radio operators,
a TV news crew has a satellite link and there
are helicopters
144
How did Mr. and Mrs. Davidson get to the rescue tent from where
their ship was docked?
School bus 145
Who does Norm go to stay with after the tsunami destroys his
home?
His son Arnie. 145
What state do the Davidsons return home to after the tsunami? Kansas. 145
What does Kyle buy for BeeBee when his allowance is raised? A new teddy bear 146
What does BeeBee name her new bear after returning home from
the Oregon Coast?
Dollar Bill. 146
What assignment was Kyle given by his language arts teacher on the
first day of school?
A report about his summer vacation. 146
How does BeeBee name her new teddy bear? Dollar Bill 146
What does BeeBee name her new teddy bear? Dollar Bill 146
How does Daren Hazelton call his summer report? The Terrible Trip 147
What object of Josie's does BeeBee find after the water recedes? A handkerchief 148
What did Pansy find after the tsunami was over? a handkerchief 180
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Name two of the four goals Kyle has for his summer vacation. 1. Raise my batting average over .250; 2.
Learn to pop a wheelie on my scooter; 3.
Get Mom and Dad to increase my
allowance; 4. Make Daren Hazelton leave
me alone.
6-May
How much does Kyle get paid for babysitting his younger sister? Nothing 7-Jun
What do Kyle and BeeBee see on the ground after the second wave? beach chairs, broken bicycles, a twisted
peace of metal the size of a car's bumper,
the big wooden sign from the front of the
Totem Pole Inn
118/119
Did Kyle achieve his summer goals? in parts: his parents raised his allowance, his
batting average is .235, he didn't learn to
pop a wheelie on the scooter, Daren
Hazelton leaves him alone
146/147
What is the sign Kyle's family discovers at the beach about? the danger of tsunamis, instructions for
escaping a tsnunami: go inland and uphill
29/30
What happens while Kyle and BeeBee are eating their pizza in the
Totem Pole Inn?
There is an earthquake. 46/47
What do Kyle and BeeBee hear while walking up the hill? The mooing noise of cows, coming from the
direction of town (that's the tsunami
warning).
75/76
What does the Elegant Empress do to escape from the tsunami? It is heading west, out to sea to ride the
tsunami waves before they gain their full
size.
85/87
What is the name Norm and Josie's dog Kyle carried up the hill? Pansey (spelling) ch 10
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What were the warning signals for the tsunami waves? Cows mooing Ch 8
What hotel does the family get moved to? Totem pole Inn chapter six
What is a tsunami? Series of destructive waves, usually
triggered by an earthquake
Intro
What did dad accomplish at work to get the all expenses paid trip to
the sales conference?
Salesman of the year
What is the name of the hotel the family will stay at? Frontier Lodge
How many tsunami waves are there? Two
How old are Kyle and BeeBee? 13 and 8
What are the kids names? Kyle and BeeBee
What are the old couple's names? Norm and Josie
What time did the tsunami hit? 5:30 PM
What is their old babysitter's name? Shelley
What did the sign read sticking out of the sand? Warning: Oregon Coast may be hit by a
tsunami
What floor was the elevator stuck on that Daren was on? Between floors 2 and 3
What is Kyle's favorite pizza? Pineapple, tomato, and extra cheese
Who did a disaster report on tsunamis? Gary
What was the name of the dog that alerted Kyle, Beebee, and Norm
of the tsunami?
Parsley
Where is Kyle Davidsons home town? Kansas
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