b)  Why did Lester put the hydrophone in the water?

c)  Why did Lester take the whale watchers five kilometres offshore?

d)  What are two possible reasons for the hydrophone not picking up any sounds?

e)  The words "We waited …and waited…" have been written in large print to make them stand out. What might this tell us about how Max was feeling?

f)  What was the first clue Max had, that a whale was at the surface near the boat?

g)  Describe a time you felt like Max.