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Question #9

What could have caused the Borrowers to become very small over time?





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Think about what strategies worked (and didn't work) for you this time. How can you do well next time?

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Question #10

What types of houses do the Borrowers like to live in?





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Chapter 2

What is the main idea of this chapter?

What were the metal gates in the passageway under the house used for?

Who was the only one who could open the metal gates in the passageway under the house?

Homily spoke "gravely" to Arrietty in their kitchen.

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

What was Homily's chest of drawers made of?

What activity did Homily like Arrietty doing in this chapter?

The chimney–piece was made from an "inverted" small brass funnel.

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

What was Pod's job?

Why did Homily like things that did not need to be washed?

Arrietty wrote that her mother was "cross" in her diary.

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

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