Chapter-2 The tsunami

1. Why did Tilly and her family go to Thailand during their vacation?

Explanation:

Tilly and her family went to Thailand to celebrate Christmas.


2. What were the indications that Tilly and her mother saw that a tsunami was approaching?

Explanation:

Tilly and her mother saw the sea rise and it began to foam and form whirlpools, which were warning signs of a possible tsunami.


3. Do you think Tilly’s mother was concerned about the warning signs they observed?

Explanation:

No, Tilly’s mother was not alarmed by the warning signs they saw.


4. Where did Tilly previously see the same strange sea behavior?

Explanation:

Tilly saw the same strange sea behavior in a video.


5. Where did Tilly's family and the others on the beach seek refuge from the approaching tsunami?

Explanation:

They went to the third floor of their hotel, where they were able to escape the tsunami.


6.  How do you think Tilly's geography teacher felt when he learned about what she had done during the tsunami in Phuket?

Explanation:

Tilly's geography teacher was likely proud and pleased to hear about her quick thinking and bravery during the tsunami in Phuket.


7. How many animals died in the Tsunami?

Explanation:

According to the text, very few animals died in the Tsunami.


8. How many people and animals died in Yala National Park?

Explanation:

The text states that sixty visitors and two animals died in Yala National Park.


9. What do people say about the elephants of Yala National Park?

Explanation:

According to the text, people say that the elephants of Yala National Park ran away from the beach an hour before the Tsunami hit the coast.


10. What did the dogs in Galle do during the Tsunami?

Explanation:

The text states that the dogs in Galle refused to go to the beach for their daily exercise during the Tsunami.


11. What is a tsunami and when did the deadly tsunami hit several countries and sea coasts?

Explanation:

A tsunami is a massive and powerful wave caused by underwater earthquakes. The catastrophic tsunami hit Thailand, India and the Andaman Islands on December 26, 2004.


12. Do animals have foreknowledge of tsunamis?

Explanation:

Yes, animals have a natural ability to sense an approaching disaster earlier than humans. The 2004 tsunami claimed over 150,000 human lives in several countries, but very few animals died. Animals such as buffaloes, goats, dogs, elephants, and leopards managed to escape to higher ground before the waves hit.


13. Who was Ignesious and why did he move his television set to the ground from his table?

Explanation:

Ignesious was the manager of a cooperative society in Katchall. When his wife informed him about the earthquake, he immediately took his television set off the table and placed it on the ground to prevent it from falling and breaking.


14. What happened to Sanjeev?

Explanation:

Sanjeev heard John's wife's cry for help, the cook at the guest house, and jumped into the water to save her. Unfortunately, both were swept away by the powerful waves, resulting in Sanjeev's death.


15. What do some experts think about animals' ability to sense disasters?

Explanation:

Some experts believe that animals' acute hearing allows them to hear or feel vibrations from the earth. They can sense a disaster's approach long before humans are aware of it.


16. How did Tilly Smith save her family from the deadly waves?

Explanation:

Tilly Smith, a ten-year-old celebrating Christmas with her family at a beach in Thailand, noticed the seawater flowing towards the beach. She recalled a geography lesson and a video about the Hawaiian Islands in 1946. She immediately alerted her parents to clear off the beach. They sought shelter on the third floor of the hotel and survived the disaster.


17. How did animals protect themselves during the 2004 Tsunami in India and Sri Lanka?

Explanation:

During the 2004 Tsunami in India and Sri Lanka, the animals sensed the impending danger and took measures to protect themselves. Elephants headed for higher ground, dogs refused to go outside, and zoo animals retreated to their shelters. Experts believe that animals possess a heightened sixth sense that allows them to sense natural disasters before humans do. Thanks to this, very few animals lost their lives in the Tsunami while thousands of people perished.


18. What happened to Almas and her family during the 2004 Tsunami?

Explanation:

During the 2004 Tsunami, Almas and her family were fast asleep when the tremors hit. Her father noticed that the sea water had receded and knew that it would come back with great force. He quickly woke up the family and tried to find a safer place. As they were running, Almas's grandfather was struck on the head by something and fell to the ground. Her father tried to help him, but a massive wave swept both of them away. Almas's mother and aunts were also washed away. Almas herself miraculously survived, but the experience left her traumatized.or of the hotel and survived the disaster.