Chapter 13
When did Hester first meet Strike?
She met him the morning her parents were murdered.
Why did Hester think she could hurt Shrike's feelings?
She believed he didn't have any feelings
Who did Katherine see to find answers?
Lord Mayor (Magnus Crome)
Why was it called Rushwater Marshes?
The water had been stained with rust from the town that have strayed and sunk into it.
How were Stalkers created?
By wiring weird Old-Tech into the dead warriors' nervous system.
Did Shrike really want to kill Anna Fang?
No, because he did no have his claws out.
How early was Katherine for her appointment with the Lord Mayor?
Why did Shrike allow Hester to cross the hunting ground alone?
He was testing Hester.
What was Strike's job before he met Hester Shaw?
To track down escaped criminals. He would then cut off their heads and preserve them.
Why didn't Shrike want to go to London with Hester?
He was worried that the Guild of Engineers would overpower him and cut him into pieces to study him.
How does the Lord Mayor respond to her enquires? (There are several)
"Valentine kept secrets for a reason"
"stay out of adult matters"
"she was a mere out-country scavenger before he was taken interest to"
"Don't bring animals to top tier again!"
Why did Shrike let Hester after finding out the balloon was empty?
To reward her for her quick thinking.
5 years
How did Hester and Tom manage to escape the London airship?
By jumping out of the hot air balloon and using the balloon as a fake bait.
Who else does Katherine think can help her with her investigation?
A young Apprentice Engineer
How long did Strike wait for Hester in London?
18 months
What did Strike's collection consist of?
He collected old automata, mechanical toys, animals, knights in armor, clockwork soldiers with keys in their backs, even a life-size Angel of Death, beautiful ladies in moth-eaten gowns and pretty girls and boys with porcelain faces.
How did Hester trick Shrike into chasing after the balloon?
She deflated the balloon a little and jumped out of the basket as it lowered down to a few hundred feet from the ground. Then let the balloon float up.
What made Crome lose his composure when talking to Katherine?
The mention of MEDUSA
What happened to Shrike when the pirate city ran him over?
He was buried in the mud.