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Digory and his uncle

What is this chapter mostly about?

Which creatures had Uncle Andrew been using in his experiments?

Uncle Andrew said that his experiment "succeeded" when Digory asked about Polly.

What does the word "succeeded" mean?

Who was old Mrs. Lefay?

Digory thought Uncle Andrew looked "noble" and mysterious as he explained why it was ok for him to keep Mrs. Lefay's secret box.

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

What was special about Mrs. Lefay?

What was in Mrs. Lefay's secret box?

Uncle Andrew thinks it is "preposterous" for Digory to suggest he test the experiment on himself.

What does the word "preposterous" mean?

What color are the rings that bring people back from the other world?

How was Uncle Andrew able to pick up the rings without vanishing?

What do you think will happen next?