Arrietty told her parents how "imperative" it was to make sure the Hendrearys were alive.

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Pod spoke to Homily in a "placating" manner after the boy drew his hand back.

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The boy saw that the borrowers' house was a "shambles" after Mrs. Driver and Crampfurl picked through it.

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

How long did Mrs. Driver keep the boy locked up in his room before returning him to India?

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Mrs. May "conceded" that she did look for the borrowers when she went to visit.

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How does Pod respond when Arrietty suggests that the Clocks and Hendrearys should stick together?

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Why did Homily want their ceiling to be nailed down just lightly?

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What is the main idea of this chapter?

A "curious" phase began for the borrowers now that the boy knew them.

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Homily grew "accustomed" to the roof coming off each night.

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Why was Pod getting tired of receiving new furniture every night?

Pod would go to bed "disheveled" and aching on most nights.

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How did the Clocks pay the boy for the riches he brought them?

What did Arrietty begin to do as she grew bolder around the boy?

What was the only thing that Homily was sad about?

What did Arrietty tell her parents about the boy?

Who noticed that things were missing from the drawing–room cabinet?

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

Where did Pod, Homily, and Arrietty hide when Mrs. Driver opened the floorboard?

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