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What is the purpose of the glasshouse on wheels mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the glasshouse on wheels mentioned in the text?
- To provide a greenhouse for passengers
- To spot sea monsters like the kraken
- To showcase late summer colors of the British countryside (correct)
- To carry tropical plants
How did Hal react when he learned Sierra Knight was one of the guests on the train?
How did Hal react when he learned Sierra Knight was one of the guests on the train?
- He was indifferent and uninterested
- He was fearful and wanted to leave the train
- He was excited and amazed (correct)
- He didn't believe it
What did Uncle Nat hint passengers would be able to see while riding the observation car?
What did Uncle Nat hint passengers would be able to see while riding the observation car?
- Tropical rainforests
- Stars at night (correct)
- Late summer colors of the British countryside
- Kraken
Why was Hal's best friend Ben likely to be jealous upon learning about Sierra Knight?
Why was Hal's best friend Ben likely to be jealous upon learning about Sierra Knight?
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What did Sierra Knight do when she arrived at the red carpet?
What did Sierra Knight do when she arrived at the red carpet?
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What is one of the advantages of Hal being a 'nobody' on the train?
What is one of the advantages of Hal being a 'nobody' on the train?
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Why did Hal admit that he wasn't listening when his uncle mentioned the royal couple?
Why did Hal admit that he wasn't listening when his uncle mentioned the royal couple?
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What made Hal think that his uncle might be a little crazy?
What made Hal think that his uncle might be a little crazy?
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Why did Uncle Nat ask Hal to start enjoying himself on the train?
Why did Uncle Nat ask Hal to start enjoying himself on the train?
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What will the prince and princess do on the veranda of the observation car?
What will the prince and princess do on the veranda of the observation car?
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