Question #2
What were the metal gates in the passageway under the house used for?
Question #3
Who was the only one who could open the metal gates in the passageway under the house?
Question #4
Homily spoke "gravely" to Arrietty in their kitchen.
What does the word "gravely" mean in this context?
Question #5
What was Homily's chest of drawers made of?
Question #6
What activity did Homily like Arrietty doing in this chapter?
Question #7
The chimney–piece was made from an "inverted" small brass funnel.
What does the word "inverted" mean in this context?
Question #8
What was Pod's job?
Question #9
Why did Homily like things that did not need to be washed?
Question #10
Arrietty wrote that her mother was "cross" in her diary.
What does the word "cross" mean in this context?