Brightstorm - Session 11 - Reading Comprehension suggested answers

In the reading comprehension session for "Brightstorm", students are provided with suggested answers to questions about Chapter 15. The chapter reveals that the Aurora, an airship, lands on the Second Continent to replenish its water supply for the turbines. The majority of the continent's inhabitants reside within the Citadel. The urgency of their mission is underscored by Forbes, who explains that they cannot linger to assist a distressed man because the sand could damage the engines. The man's furtive eye movements during the rescue hint at others concealed in the sand. The stranger manages to board the Aurora by taking advantage of the crew's preoccupation with the quicksand rescue.

Harriet's character is further developed through the detail that she carries no weapons, preferring peaceful resolutions, indicating her non-violent nature. Another character, Felicity, is described as 'brandishing' her lucky spoon, with 'brandishing' meaning to wave something about, suggesting a display of both readiness and perhaps a touch of humour. Students are also tasked with summarising the chapter in no more than fifty words, challenging them to distil the essence of the narrative efficiently.