The Shooting Star

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1. When the climate becomes inexplicably hot, Tintin decides to go to the Observatory to check things out. What was the director doing when Tintin meets him? He was not present at the Observatory Cleaning the telescope Doing complex calculations Watching his colleague do complex calculations

2. When looking through the telescope, Tintin sees a mammoth creature. Which one? Spider Mosquito Housefly Ladybug

3. The impact of the terrible heat was felt across the town. Which of the following things didn’t happen? Hordes of rats running in panic Tar on the road melting Tires of cars bursting Hordes of cats running in panic

4. The spectroscope picks up a trace of an element, hereto undiscovered. What name does the Director give it? Tintinile Phostlite Snowtile Calilite

5. Does Prof. Calculus make an entry in this book? Yes No

6. Which professor was knocked down by Tintin’s suitcase when he calls on the expedition ship? Prof. Paul Cantonneau Eric Bjorgenskold Prof. Cuthbert Calculus Prof. Phostle

7. The rival expedition to find the meteorite was sponsored by whom? Morgan Bohlwinkel Rockefeller Rastapopolous

8. At their refueling stop in Iceland, the company ‘Golden Oil’ informs Captain Haddock that they don’t have any oil. Who helps Haddock to refuel the ‘Aurora’? Ridgewell Captain Allan Captain Chester Colonel Sponz

9. How does Tintin finally land on the meteorite crash? Boat By swimming from the ‘Aurora’ He doesn’t land Parachute

10. Which of the following doesn’t get enlarged during Tintin’s stay at the island? Maggot Mushrooms Snowy Spider