I really need the answer... so if anyone can help me with these two things that would be great.. thanx!!

Have you tried looking up that story on the Internet and using words in your search that might help you to come up with an answer to your question?

Below, is one such search.

The Turtle by George Vukelich - Google Search (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&q=The+Turtle+by+George+Vukelich)