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Chapter 4

What is the main idea of this chapter?

Homily tells Pod that he looks "queer" when he returns home.

What does the word "queer" mean in this context?

Pod's eyes "swiveled" to Arrietty when Homily began asking him questions.

What does the word "swiveled" mean in this context?

What does Homily do when Pod looks at Arrietty?

Why did Arrietty go into the sitting room?

Pod looked at Homily "blankly" once they were alone in the kitchen.

What does the word "blankly" mean in this context?

What shocking news did Pod tell Homily?

Homily tells Pod that she refuses to "emigrate" like her Uncle Hendreary did.

What does the word "emigrate" mean in this context?

What did the boy do after Pod climbed down from the curtain?

What do Homily and Pod need to tell Arrietty?

Were there any events that weren't clear to you?