Brightstorm - Session 12 - Reading Comprehension suggested answers

In the educational resource "Brightstorm - Reading Comprehension," students are provided with a set of suggested answers for Chapter 16. The answers reveal that Arthur is rescued from quicksand by King Temur, indicating a moment of tension and relief within the story. Further insights into the characters and setting are provided, such as Harriet's amiable relations with the Kings, evidenced by her informal use of their first names and their familiarity with her skyship plans. The possibility of bandits possessing coins from the First Continent suggests a history of travel or trade.

The Citadel is described as a place of luxury and abundance, with hospitable people and attentive rulers, painting a picture of a well-managed and prosperous society. Temur's high regard for Ernest Brightstorm as a warm, kind, and respectable individual from the First Continent adds depth to the character relationships. Additionally, Temur's pride in the near elimination of pitch highlights the society's technological advancements and environmental consciousness, as they shift towards water-based systems. The phrase 'the cogs of your brain turning' is clarified as a metaphor for deep thinking and problem-solving. A concise summary of the chapter is also requested, though not provided in the excerpt, challenging students to distill the essence of the chapter into a brief synopsis.