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Look at the section of chapter twenty–eight where the author describes how the men came to collect the people's kettles, spoons, and bowls. Kate DiCamillo writes that they "were sent out to deliver the grim news…."

What is another word "grim" in this context?





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To the castle

What is chapter twenty–eight mainly about?

How old is Mig in chapter twenty–eight?

How does Mig feel as she rides in the back of the wagon bound for the castle?

Near the beginning of chapter twenty–eight, the author writes that Mig spent years "collecting innumerable, uncountable, extremely painful clouts to the ear."

In this context, what does "innumerable" mean?

What word means the same as innumerable in the quote below?

"…collecting innumerable, uncountable, extremely painful clouts to the ear"

Look at the section of chapter twenty–eight where the author describes how the men came to collect the people's kettles, spoons, and bowls. Kate DiCamillo writes that they "were sent out to deliver the grim news…."

What is another word "grim" in this context?

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

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Question #5

Twice in chapter twenty–nine, Pea gives Mig a "deep" look. The first is when Pea tells Mig she is sorry that her mother died and she gave her a "deep look of sympathy." The second time is after Mig tells Pea that she will be a princess someday, and Pea gave Mig "…another quick, deep look…"

In this context, what does "deep" mean?