Trains
What gift did Kate get for her 11th birthday?
A train called "The Silver Arrow"
Which animal had a special ticket for a private compartment on the train?
The porcupine
What day was it when they returned from their adventure?
It was still Kate’s birthday.
What was Kate’s first job as conductor at the first Train Station stop?
Punch holes in all of the animals’ train tickets.
Who is the main character in this story?
Kate
How does the train communicate with Kate and Tom?
Click-bing! It spits out a paper scroll with words on it.
Name two ways humans are changing the animals natural habitats.
Deforestation, poaching, global warming, moving animals out of their natural habitats, using plastics and other non-biodegradable products
Who were the conductors on "The Twilight Star"?
Kate's mom and Uncle Herbert
What animal do Kate and Tom have to risky from the water?
What is the name of the little brother in the story?
Tom
Where are all the animals going?
They are looking for safe habitats away from humans.
What kind of animal was the baby Kate thought looked like a pine cone?
A pangolin
What did the fishing cat tell Kate that was something she always wanted to hear?
That Kate is special, strong, smart, good, and the world needs her.
Who was the last animal off of the train and where did he get dropped off?
The porcupine; by Kate and Tom’s house
Who gives Kate the train?
Uncle Herbert
Why did Kate, Tom and the animals become trees?
Because the train needed wood for fuel and they said they would do anything to get the fuel.
What kind of cat is the fishing cat: a roaring cat or a purring cat?
A purring cat
What was in the Mystery Car?
A pair of rocket engines
How were the rocket engines used to help save the train?
By attaching the rocket engines to the back of the train, the Silver Arrow was able to get enough speed to get to the train station in the sky.
Which characters are the most angry about Kate's birthday gift?
Kate's mom and dad
How many train cars were attached to "The Silver Arrow"?
15 train cars
(2 passenger cars, 2 dining cars, 2 kitchen cars, a sleeper car, a library car, a candy car, a swimming pool car, a flat car, 2 box cars, a mystery car, and a caboose)
What kind of animal did mamba tell Kate she needs to become?
One who ensures all other animals survive
Who do the animals say are the original invasive species?
The humans
Why was the pangolin dropped off at the Someday Station in the sky?
Because there is nowhere on earth safe enough for him right now
What treasures did Kate and Tom find on Wise Island?
Kate: Grace Hopper’s glasses
Tom: Foxy Jones, a favorite stuffed animal thought lost