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A handful of cigarettes, a red tablecloth, and a hen

What is chapter twenty–four mainly about?

Who was Mig named after?

In chapter twenty–four, both of Mig's parents say the same thing to her at different times.

What do they say?

Towards the end of chapter twenty–four, Kate DiCamillo addresses the reader directly. The author asks up to close our eyes and imagine something.

What are we asked to imagine?

Look at the section of chapter twenty–four where Mig's father walks away from her. The author writes, the &quot…red tablecloth billowing out behind him…"

In this context, what does "billowing" mean?

At the end of the chapter, the author writes that we must read on even if we are frightened. Kate DiCamillo writes, "Reader, it is your duty."

In this context, what does "duty" mean?

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

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Confessions

What is chapter 18 mainly about?

What does Roscuro say to the prisoner to get him to confess his sins?

What does the prisoner say he did that was even worse than stealing the cows and worse than selling his daughter?

How did Roscuro take the red cloth from the prisoner?

Look at the section where Roscuro greets the prisoner. The author writes, "Allow me to congratulate you on your very astute powers of observation."

In this context, what does "astute" mean?

Look at the section where Roscuro works on getting the cloth from the prisoner. The author writes, "'Allow me to ease your burden.' Said Roscuro."

In this context, what does "burden" mean?

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