Scavenger Hunt
How was Lord Mayor of London different to most Londoners. (Page 3)
He didn't believe in Gods.
Tom Natsworthy
(of weather or a period of time) characterized by strong winds.
Blustery
Usually he didn't mind cleaning, especially not in this gallery, with its amiable, moth-eaten animals and Blue what smiling its big blue smile.
What does amiable mean?
having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.
Which district was the London Museum located in? (Page 7)
Bloomsbury
He wears a bad toupee and is short and has a round face. He is Tom's boss and is the Deputy Head of the Build of Historians.
Chudleigh Pomeroy
"In happier times, London would never have bothered with such FEEBLE prey."
What does "feeble" mean?
Weak and without strength or power
An even bigger crowd had gathered there, including quite a few people in the black of the Historians' Guild, and Tom tried to look inconspicuous as he pushed his way through to the front and peered over the railings. (Page 12)
What does inconspicuous mean?
not clearly visible or attracting attention; not conspicuous.
How many inhabitants live in Salthook? Page 7
900
He is a rich, First Class Apprentice and likes to bully Tom. Tries to impress a girl by bullying Tom.
move stealthily or furtively, move without being seen
skulk
"Natsworthy!" called a braying voice, and his heart sank.
What does braying mean?
(of a person) speak or laugh loudly and harshly.
Who did Tom have to face in a fight? (Page 12)
Milliphant
Clytie Potts
"Soon the city was lumbering in pursuit, a moving mountain of metal that rose in seven tiers like the layers of a wedding cake, the lower levels WREATHED in engine smoke,..."
What does wreathed mean?
cover, surround or encircle (something).
"Ow!" wailed Melliphant, so startled that he fell over backward. Someone cheered, and Clytie stifled a giggle.
What does stifled mean?
restrain (a reaction) or stop oneself acting on (an emotion).
Which does NOT apply to Tom Natsworthy?
A) He is an apprentice historian.
B) He lives in the traction city of London.
C) He is excellent at hand to hand combat.
C) He is excellent at hand to hand combat.
He is Tom's hero and London's most famous archeologist. He is also the Head Historian.
Thaddeus Valentine
Tom knew he stood no more chance against Melliphant that Salthook had stood against London. He took a step backward, but the crowd was hemming him in. (Page 16)
What does the word hemming mean?
surround and restrict the space or movement of someone or something.