Urchin of the Riding Stars

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1. What prophecy was made about Urchin before he was ever born? Peace and joy would follow him always. He would bring down a powerful ruler. He would be the cause of his mother's death. Great sadness would always surround him.

2. Who found baby Urchin after his mother died? King Brushen and Queen Spindle, hedgehogs Crispin and Fir, squirrels Captain Husk and Lady Aspen, squirrels Captain Padra and Arran, otters

3. Urchin was an orphan that fell from the sky on a night of riding stars. What else was there about Urchin that made him different? He was able to see a few minutes into the future. He aged faster than the other squirrels. He was missing a front paw. He had a light honey colored fur.

4. Urchin was assigned to the work parties loading ships. He really was not looking forward to this. He received a last minute offer to take up another job. What was the new offer? Urchin was to become a page. He was to guard the royal bonfire. He was to work in the infant nurseries. The king requested him as his personal messenger squirrel.

5. What event happened the day Urchin began work at his new job? The annual royal feast took place. The queen died. The spring festival was held in the courtyard. The prince was murdered.

6. Who is accused of Prince Tumble's murder? Captain Husk Urchin Captain Padra Captain Crispin

7. Who looked after the ailing queen while Captain Husk and Lady Aspen married? Urchin Padra Fir Gleaner

8. Captain Husk convinced the king that culling the weaker animals would help everyone make it through the winter. He began culling more than what was approved. Captain Padra was rescuing as many of the infants as he could and putting them into hiding. Where was their secret place? directly in the tower the ancient mole palace back home with their parents in a high tree house on the opposite side of the island

9. When did Captain Husk plan to announce his takeover as king? his own wedding The Spring Festival on the next night of riding stars at the king's deathbed

10. After the battle was over, who was the king? King Brushen remained king Captain Crispin Captain Padra Captain Husk