Characters
Which character annoys Bell with his snoring?
Albie
What plant provides the settlement with both oxygen and food?
Algae
Why did the Nanny Program stop?
What is a "nanny" in this story? What do they do?
They accompany the orphaned children from Earth to Mars
Ping-Pong
What causes power problems for the US settlement?
A huge dust storm
Who is Muffin?
The mouse that stowed away from earth. It infected all of the adults with the virus
Why didn't any of the children get sick?
They must have been exposed to the virus on earth as babies
What do the kids do when the adults all get sick?
They run the settlement themselves, contact Earth, and go to another settlement for help.
What is the name of the leader of the French settlement?
Commander Laurent
What is the US settlement's rule about other countries?
They are not allowed to communicate with them.
What does Bell find out about the other countries after visiting the French settlement?
He learns they are not enemies, and they used to be friends with the US settlement
Who is Lissa? Why is she important to the story?
She was from the US settlement. She died in a rover crash. Her death caused hostilities between the settlements
Which countries have settlements on Mars?
The United States, Russia, China, France, and Finland
How does Sai respond to the emergency at the French settlement?
He is upset the kids tricked him, but is happy to reconnect with his friends from the other settlements