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Why did Silas ask Miss Lupescu to serve as Bod's temporary guardian?
Why did Silas ask Miss Lupescu to serve as Bod's temporary guardian?
How did Bod feel about the arrangement with Miss Lupescu?
How did Bod feel about the arrangement with Miss Lupescu?
Bod disliked Miss Lupescu.
What is a Ghoul-gate?
What is a Ghoul-gate?
An entrance to the underworld.
How can you spot a Ghoul-gate in a graveyard?
How can you spot a Ghoul-gate in a graveyard?
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Why was Bod willing to pass through the Ghoul-gate?
Why was Bod willing to pass through the Ghoul-gate?
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How did the ghouls' behavior towards Bod change once he entered the kingdom?
How did the ghouls' behavior towards Bod change once he entered the kingdom?
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Why did Bod feel he was 'between the devil and the deep blue sea'?
Why did Bod feel he was 'between the devil and the deep blue sea'?
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How did Miss Lupescu's lessons prove useful to Bod?
How did Miss Lupescu's lessons prove useful to Bod?
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What surprising discovery did Bod make about Miss Lupescu?
What surprising discovery did Bod make about Miss Lupescu?
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What gift did Silas bring back for Bod?
What gift did Silas bring back for Bod?
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Miss Lupescu was being truthful when she claimed that the big gray dog in the graveyard was not her dog.
Miss Lupescu was being truthful when she claimed that the big gray dog in the graveyard was not her dog.
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Study Notes
Silas and Miss Lupescu
- Silas leaves Bod in the care of Miss Lupescu due to his absence.
- Bod has a strong dislike for Miss Lupescu as a temporary guardian.
Ghoul-Gate and Adventure
- A Ghoul-gate serves as an entrance to the underworld, identifiable by its very old and weathered tomb.
- Bod's motivation to enter the Ghoul-gate stems from boredom and frustration.
Ghouls' Behavior Change
- Upon entering the ghouls' kingdom, Bod experiences their hostile behavior, with them treating him roughly and playing catch with him.
- Bod realizes the previously enticing descriptions from the ghouls were deceptive.
Bod's Perilous Situation
- Bod feels caught "between the devil and the deep blue sea," facing danger from both monsters and ghouls simultaneously.
Lessons from Miss Lupescu
- Bod applies Miss Lupescu's teachings by summoning night-gaunts for assistance and confusing the ghouls, allowing for his escape.
Revelation about Miss Lupescu
- Bod discovers Miss Lupescu is a Hound of God, underscoring her protective nature.
- She successfully completes her mission by ensuring Bod's safety throughout his challenges.
Silas's Gift to Bod
- Silas returns from his journey bearing a mini-Golden Gate Bridge, symbolizing a connection to San Francisco.
Interpretation of Miss Lupescu's Claim
- Doubts linger about Miss Lupescu's honesty regarding the big gray dog in the graveyard, as her name "Lupescu" is linked to the Latin term for wolf.
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