A Mysterious Train
Who is Joey's favorite character?
a) Fletch
b) Suzie
c) Ursula
d) Wilmot
c) Ursula
What is physics?
a. the study of rocks
b. the study of living organisms
c. the branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy
d. a famous book
c. the branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy
"Her mind started to prickle, searching for an answer that didn't seem to be there." What does the word prickle mean in this sentence?
to experience a slight, sharp feeling of an emotion
Which one of these characters is in book so far?
a. Lightning McQueen
b. J.F. Stonker
c. Harry Potter
d. Abraham Lincoln
b. J.F. Stonker
Why can't Suzy's parents see the train tracks?
They had an enchantment placed on them.
What is the name of the tall, dark building where Lady Crepuscula lives?
The Obsidian Tower
What is Suzy's favorite subject in school?
Physics
"The scream of brakes reached a crescendo and died suddenly away" What does the word "crescendo" mean in this sentence?
growing louder
What is the name of the first person Suzie runs into in her house that is working on the railroad?
Fletch
What does Suzy steal from Lady Crespuscula?
The snowglobe with the frog-like creature in it.
What magical, large animal is in charge of the engine room and stoking the fire on the Impossible Postal Express?
Ursula, the bear.
What speaking animal does Suzie find in the snow globe delivered to Lady Crespuscula?
Frog-like creature
"She squinted into the circle of light hiding Stonker. And I am not an it, I'm a she, thank you very much." What does the word squinted mean?
look at something with your eyes narrowed
What color is Ursula the brown bear?
(Hint: she is not brown)
Yellow
What is the name of the creature that sits atop Lady Crespuscula's house?
A Gargoyle
Why does Post Master Wilmot appoint Suzy as his Deputy Post Master?
Because he always wanted a crew and she didn't want her memory wiped
How old is Suzy?
11 years old
"The hall had grown to the size of a cathedral without her even noticing." What does the word cathedral mean in this sentence?
a large church
What is Lady Crespuscula able to take away from others?
Time
What are Fuzzics?
Physics, but fuzzier
Who is Dustin's favorite character?
a. Wilmot
b. Suzie
c. Ursula
d. Lady Crespuscula
a. Wilmot
What does Suzie promise to do that convinces Wilmot not to report her to headquarters?
Deliver the package to Lady Crespuscula
"It was from the rear coach that another troll had emerged and was now hurrying toward them, waving frantically." What does the word "frantically" mean?
in a distraught way owing to fear, anxiety, or other emotion.
What is the first thing that Suzie notices that causes her to find the train in her house?
Hammering Noises/ Noises in the wall
Who is the postmaster?
Wilmot