Characters
Who is the main narrator of the story who was given the lilac T-shirt?
Astrifer
Where were they standing outside when people arrived?
Seed Research Society (SRS) HQ at the Museum of Trees
Why did many people come to the Museum of Trees?
They saw Astrifer’s address to the Council and wanted to help
How did Astrifer feel when she saw so many people had come?
Flabbergasted / surprised
What does the word “ambushed” mean in this story?
To surprise someone suddenly (like with a hug)
Which two family members rush to hug Astrifer when she returns?
Mam and Dad
What had been made on the ground floor of the Museum of Trees?
A big hole (a tunnel) to Highlighter HQ
How did the rescue group stop enemies from finding their tunnel?
Slugger backfilled the hole
What did Mam say they were because of Astrifer?
Proud
What is a “brooch” as mentioned when Astrifer sees Matty?
A decorative pin worn on clothing (Matty’s had a yellow flower)
Who designed the digger blades that helped rescue Astrifer?
Matty
Where was the Seed Research Society (SRS) located?
At the Museum of Trees
What did Dad give Astrifer that was hiding a T-shirt inside?
Gold sequinned fabric/wrapping
What action did people from the sock factory and strangers do when meeting Astrifer’s family?
They gave big hugs / joined a giant hug
What does “flabbergasted” mean?
Very surprised or astonished
Which character wrote "STAR RESCUE" on the sign in pink marker?
Rainbow
What item had SEED and RESEARCH crossed out on it?
The sign at the SRS door
What did Mam learn to do that helped make the T-shirt’s color?
How to make dye from plants
How did Rainbow respond when Astrifer felt she’d let Opi down?
She encouraged Astrifer and said it was a beginning
What are sequins?
Sequins are small, shiny, disk-shaped ornaments made of plastic or metal, typically sewn onto clothing, accessories, or theatrical costumes to create a sparkling, decorative effect.
Who backfilled the hole to stop people from finding Astrifer, Blaze, and Uncle Fluro?
Slugger
Where had many of the people previously seen Astrifer speaking?
On the screens / at the podium (when she made the speech to the Council)
What was one reason people who supported Astifer came?
Some had breathing difficulties or knew others who did; some had worked out the truth themselves
What did Astrifer do to the minute she saw her family?
Ambushed them in a hug / leapt on them and hugged tightly
Explain what “resonated” means in the sentence “You being their canary really resonated, Astrifer!”
It means Astrifer’s words affected people strongly and made them care or act