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Questions and Answers
What types of gems are preferred to feed dwarflings for strength, wisdom, and truth?
What types of gems are preferred to feed dwarflings for strength, wisdom, and truth?
- Diamonds, emeralds, and sapphires (correct)
- Rubies, opals, and topaz
- Amethysts, pearls, and garnets
- Jade, turquoise, and onyx
Why couldn't the protagonist's mother reach the birthing caverns with rich deposits of gems?
Why couldn't the protagonist's mother reach the birthing caverns with rich deposits of gems?
- She fell ill and couldn't continue the journey
- The father refused to go deeper into the earth
- A sudden collapse in one of the tunnels blocked their way (correct)
- They got lost and couldn't find the way to the caverns
What is the significance of the protagonist's birth being 'completely unheard of for a dwarf'?
What is the significance of the protagonist's birth being 'completely unheard of for a dwarf'?
- Dwarves are usually born in the presence of many other dwarves, unlike the protagonist
- Dwarflings are usually fed gems at birth, unlike the protagonist
- Most dwarves are born deep underground, unlike the protagonist (correct)
- Dwarves usually have long gestation periods, unlike the protagonist
Why did the protagonist's parents have to go up to find another way down?
Why did the protagonist's parents have to go up to find another way down?
What is the name of the rare mineral found near The Surface that Borlen is named after?
What is the name of the rare mineral found near The Surface that Borlen is named after?
What is Borlen's first word?
What is Borlen's first word?
What shapes Borlen's early life and sets the stage for his future adventures?
What shapes Borlen's early life and sets the stage for his future adventures?
What does Borlen imagine humans wearing as accessories?
What does Borlen imagine humans wearing as accessories?
What piques Borlen's interest in the humans living on The Surface?
What piques Borlen's interest in the humans living on The Surface?
What do the gnomes from The Surface bring to Borlen's cavern?
What do the gnomes from The Surface bring to Borlen's cavern?
What is Borlen fed by his parents in the cavern beneath the earth's surface?
What is Borlen fed by his parents in the cavern beneath the earth's surface?
What does Borlen become fascinated with from an early age?
What does Borlen become fascinated with from an early age?
What does Borlen learn about from the colony's records room?
What does Borlen learn about from the colony's records room?
What is the central conflict set up in the text?
What is the central conflict set up in the text?
What do Borlen's parents attempt to acclimate him to, but his fear only worsens?
What do Borlen's parents attempt to acclimate him to, but his fear only worsens?
What do gnomes from The Surface bring to Borlen's cavern, shaping his early life?
What do gnomes from The Surface bring to Borlen's cavern, shaping his early life?
What does being the Seventh member of the crew entail for Borlen?
What does being the Seventh member of the crew entail for Borlen?
How does Borlen try to gain the crew's respect?
How does Borlen try to gain the crew's respect?
What leads to Borlen's anger erupting in the story?
What leads to Borlen's anger erupting in the story?
What does Borlen ask his mother for permission to keep as a pet?
What does Borlen ask his mother for permission to keep as a pet?
What does Borlen's bond with the bat symbolize?
What does Borlen's bond with the bat symbolize?
What themes does the text convey?
What themes does the text convey?
How does Borlen feel when he and the bat return home?
How does Borlen feel when he and the bat return home?
What does Borlen's mother suggest when she finds him sulking?
What does Borlen's mother suggest when she finds him sulking?
What does being the Seventh member of the crew mean in the dwarfling community?
What does being the Seventh member of the crew mean in the dwarfling community?
What does the baby bat do despite concerns?
What does the baby bat do despite concerns?
How does Borlen compare himself to the odd bat?
How does Borlen compare himself to the odd bat?
What does Borlen feel when he is mocked by Rudger?
What does Borlen feel when he is mocked by Rudger?
What is the protagonist's main desire in 'Yearning for the Surface'?
What is the protagonist's main desire in 'Yearning for the Surface'?
What is the consequence of grabbing a dwarf's beard according to the text?
What is the consequence of grabbing a dwarf's beard according to the text?
What is the protagonist's attitude towards their family's warnings about exploring The Surface?
What is the protagonist's attitude towards their family's warnings about exploring The Surface?
What does the protagonist long to experience according to the text?
What does the protagonist long to experience according to the text?
What is the main source of tension and conflict in 'Yearning for the Surface'?
What is the main source of tension and conflict in 'Yearning for the Surface'?
What does the protagonist believe about their wish to explore The Surface?
What does the protagonist believe about their wish to explore The Surface?
What is the consequence of the protagonist's rebellious behavior?
What is the consequence of the protagonist's rebellious behavior?
What is the protagonist's main feeling towards the underground mines?
What is the protagonist's main feeling towards the underground mines?
What is the protagonist's fascination in 'Yearning for the Surface'?
What is the protagonist's fascination in 'Yearning for the Surface'?
What is the protagonist's view of gnomes in the story?
What is the protagonist's view of gnomes in the story?
What does the protagonist's persistence in defying family's warnings demonstrate?
What does the protagonist's persistence in defying family's warnings demonstrate?
What is the protagonist's main attitude towards their rebellious behavior?
What is the protagonist's main attitude towards their rebellious behavior?
What is the main reason for Borlen's reluctance to make friends in the nursery mines?
What is the main reason for Borlen's reluctance to make friends in the nursery mines?
What is the primary activity for dwarflings in the nursery mines?
What is the primary activity for dwarflings in the nursery mines?
What is Borlen's only comfort in the nursery mines?
What is Borlen's only comfort in the nursery mines?
Why is Borlen discouraged from having a dragon as a pet by his mother?
Why is Borlen discouraged from having a dragon as a pet by his mother?
What does Borlen's mother encourage him to do before receiving his summons?
What does Borlen's mother encourage him to do before receiving his summons?
What is the reaction of most dwarves to Borlen's reluctance to receive his summons?
What is the reaction of most dwarves to Borlen's reluctance to receive his summons?
What finally prompts Rudger to offer Borlen a chance to join their crew?
What finally prompts Rudger to offer Borlen a chance to join their crew?
What is the turning point indicated at the end of the text?
What is the turning point indicated at the end of the text?
What is the primary reason for Borlen's discomfort with the depths?
What is the primary reason for Borlen's discomfort with the depths?
What is the main activity for dwarflings in the dragon hatchery?
What is the main activity for dwarflings in the dragon hatchery?
What does Borlen's mother discourage him from doing in relation to dragons?
What does Borlen's mother discourage him from doing in relation to dragons?
What is the main reason for Borlen's isolation and feeling of being ignored by other dwarflings?
What is the main reason for Borlen's isolation and feeling of being ignored by other dwarflings?
What task does Gilpin help Borlen with in the text?
What task does Gilpin help Borlen with in the text?
What does Borlen find challenging when he tries to work on the wall?
What does Borlen find challenging when he tries to work on the wall?
What is the primary reason for Borlen's feeling of worthlessness in the crew?
What is the primary reason for Borlen's feeling of worthlessness in the crew?
What does the text imply about the significance of eating diamonds for dwarflings?
What does the text imply about the significance of eating diamonds for dwarflings?
What is the name of the dwarf who reprimands the protagonist after the incident with Rudger?
What is the name of the dwarf who reprimands the protagonist after the incident with Rudger?
What does the Seventh find solace in, which allows him to see his concerned parents?
What does the Seventh find solace in, which allows him to see his concerned parents?
Who among the crew members has the ability to sense valuable deposits?
Who among the crew members has the ability to sense valuable deposits?
What is the primary emotion the Seventh struggles with among his peers?
What is the primary emotion the Seventh struggles with among his peers?
What skill does Gilpin possess among the crew members?
What skill does Gilpin possess among the crew members?
What is the protagonist's mother's role when she decides to join a crew in the mines?
What is the protagonist's mother's role when she decides to join a crew in the mines?
What causes an incident with a geyser involving a crew member?
What causes an incident with a geyser involving a crew member?
What is the primary source of discomfort for the protagonist in the mines?
What is the primary source of discomfort for the protagonist in the mines?
What does the text primarily depict the protagonist's struggle as?
What does the text primarily depict the protagonist's struggle as?
What is the primary concern of the protagonist's parents regarding his well-being?
What is the primary concern of the protagonist's parents regarding his well-being?
What does the protagonist struggle with due to his longing for home and family?
What does the protagonist struggle with due to his longing for home and family?
What provides the protagonist with a sense of comfort and connection to his past life outside the mines?
What provides the protagonist with a sense of comfort and connection to his past life outside the mines?
What is the primary reason for Amethina consuming amethysts?
What is the primary reason for Amethina consuming amethysts?
What mineral is identified as an indication of proximity to The Surface?
What mineral is identified as an indication of proximity to The Surface?
What does the crew fear upon realizing their proximity to The Surface?
What does the crew fear upon realizing their proximity to The Surface?
What is the crew's aversion primarily directed towards?
What is the crew's aversion primarily directed towards?
What is Epidot conflicted between?
What is Epidot conflicted between?
What does the text primarily focus on?
What does the text primarily focus on?
What does Amethina suspect the crew is doing as she displays symptoms of dizziness and breathlessness?
What does Amethina suspect the crew is doing as she displays symptoms of dizziness and breathlessness?
What does the crew realize about their location when Epidot halts their work?
What does the crew realize about their location when Epidot halts their work?
What does the protagonist theorize about their digging location?
What does the protagonist theorize about their digging location?
What does the crew debate upon realizing their proximity to The Surface?
What does the crew debate upon realizing their proximity to The Surface?
What does the protagonist hint at, indicating a potential resolution to the situation?
What does the protagonist hint at, indicating a potential resolution to the situation?
What is the primary cause of tension within the crew?
What is the primary cause of tension within the crew?
What tradition does Seventh not follow, causing him to be different from the other dwarves?
What tradition does Seventh not follow, causing him to be different from the other dwarves?
What is the name of Seventh's pet, and what is it afraid of?
What is the name of Seventh's pet, and what is it afraid of?
Who is the dwarf with large ears who has not spoken in two hundred years?
Who is the dwarf with large ears who has not spoken in two hundred years?
What are the central themes portrayed in the story?
What are the central themes portrayed in the story?
What does Seventh's struggle with being different and his compassion for Leaf represent?
What does Seventh's struggle with being different and his compassion for Leaf represent?
Where do the crew sleep and eat for months at a time?
Where do the crew sleep and eat for months at a time?
What action of Rudger leads to a physical altercation with Seventh?
What action of Rudger leads to a physical altercation with Seventh?
What does the text provide insight into?
What does the text provide insight into?
What is the main source of tension and conflict in the story?
What is the main source of tension and conflict in the story?
What does Seventh's protective nature towards Leaf demonstrate?
What does Seventh's protective nature towards Leaf demonstrate?
What is the text setting the stage for?
What is the text setting the stage for?
What is Seventh teased and belittled for by Rudger?
What is Seventh teased and belittled for by Rudger?
What is the crew's reaction to the news of the human king's death and the ascension of the queen?
What is the crew's reaction to the news of the human king's death and the ascension of the queen?
What surprises and scandalizes the crew about the protagonist's interest?
What surprises and scandalizes the crew about the protagonist's interest?
What gesture does Gilpin show towards the protagonist after supper?
What gesture does Gilpin show towards the protagonist after supper?
What does Gilpin discover about the protagonist that leads to a moment of curiosity and potential significance?
What does Gilpin discover about the protagonist that leads to a moment of curiosity and potential significance?
What does the text offer insights into?
What does the text offer insights into?
What does the crew discuss about the young human princess and the queen?
What does the crew discuss about the young human princess and the queen?
What does the protagonist imagine despite feeling ashamed?
What does the protagonist imagine despite feeling ashamed?
What does the crew tease the protagonist about?
What does the crew tease the protagonist about?
What does the crew receive news about during supper?
What does the crew receive news about during supper?
What does the crew laugh at the notion of?
What does the crew laugh at the notion of?
What does the protagonist express an interest in that surprises the crew?
What does the protagonist express an interest in that surprises the crew?
What does the crew discuss about the queen's behavior?
What does the crew discuss about the queen's behavior?
What caused the ground to shake and the girl to stomp her feet in a rage?
What caused the ground to shake and the girl to stomp her feet in a rage?
What did the girl's action of stomping her feet in a rage lead the boy to believe?
What did the girl's action of stomping her feet in a rage lead the boy to believe?
What did the boy and girl argue about as they hurried away?
What did the boy and girl argue about as they hurried away?
What did the gnome chant as it ran off after being dropped by the boy?
What did the gnome chant as it ran off after being dropped by the boy?
What does the queen offer the protagonist to eat, which they find disgusting and spit out?
What does the queen offer the protagonist to eat, which they find disgusting and spit out?
What does the queen offer the protagonist to eat, which they find potent and delicious?
What does the queen offer the protagonist to eat, which they find potent and delicious?
What does the queen reflect on about her wearing jewels when there are hungry dwarves?
What does the queen reflect on about her wearing jewels when there are hungry dwarves?
What does the queen express her interest in meeting?
What does the queen express her interest in meeting?
What does the queen offer the protagonist after reflecting on her wearing jewels?
What does the queen offer the protagonist after reflecting on her wearing jewels?
What does the queen use to hold the protagonist in place during the encounter?
What does the queen use to hold the protagonist in place during the encounter?
What does the protagonist reveal about their dwelling to the queen?
What does the protagonist reveal about their dwelling to the queen?
What does the queen express her interest in offering the protagonist more of?
What does the queen express her interest in offering the protagonist more of?
What does the queen express her interest in the protagonist's presence and offering them more of?
What does the queen express her interest in the protagonist's presence and offering them more of?
What does the queen find amusing about the protagonist's reaction to the offered apple?
What does the queen find amusing about the protagonist's reaction to the offered apple?
What does the queen express her interest in not doing regarding the protagonist's gems?
What does the queen express her interest in not doing regarding the protagonist's gems?
What does the queen and the protagonist share a lighthearted moment discussing?
What does the queen and the protagonist share a lighthearted moment discussing?
What color is the gown worn by the human queen?
What color is the gown worn by the human queen?
What does the queen blame on the princess, Snow White?
What does the queen blame on the princess, Snow White?
What does the protagonist feel upon observing the opulence of human furnishings?
What does the protagonist feel upon observing the opulence of human furnishings?
What does Lord Wiesel remind the queen of?
What does Lord Wiesel remind the queen of?
What does the protagonist observe about the differences between human and dwarf meals?
What does the protagonist observe about the differences between human and dwarf meals?
What do the protagonist's observations offer a unique perspective on?
What do the protagonist's observations offer a unique perspective on?
What is the primary focus of the text's descriptions?
What is the primary focus of the text's descriptions?
What does the encounter with the human queen provide insights into?
What does the encounter with the human queen provide insights into?
What does the protagonist witness a conversation about between the queen and Lord Wiesel?
What does the protagonist witness a conversation about between the queen and Lord Wiesel?
What does the protagonist feel upon witnessing the conversation between the queen and Lord Wiesel?
What does the protagonist feel upon witnessing the conversation between the queen and Lord Wiesel?
What does the queen blame on the princess, Snow White?
What does the queen blame on the princess, Snow White?
What does the protagonist observe about the differences between human and dwarf meals?
What does the protagonist observe about the differences between human and dwarf meals?
What does the queen reveal about her past?
What does the queen reveal about her past?
Why does the dwarf decide to take the queen's offer of a tour?
Why does the dwarf decide to take the queen's offer of a tour?
What does the queen offer the dwarf if he becomes her subject?
What does the queen offer the dwarf if he becomes her subject?
What does the dwarf unintentionally offend the queen about?
What does the dwarf unintentionally offend the queen about?
What does the queen share with the dwarf about her feelings towards those around her?
What does the queen share with the dwarf about her feelings towards those around her?
What causes a commotion in the queen's presence?
What causes a commotion in the queen's presence?
What does the queen express interest in regarding the dwarf?
What does the queen express interest in regarding the dwarf?
What does the gnome's message warn Lord Wiesel against?
What does the gnome's message warn Lord Wiesel against?
What does the dwarf share with the queen about his own past?
What does the dwarf share with the queen about his own past?
What causes Lord Wiesel to transform into a furry, ratlike creature?
What causes Lord Wiesel to transform into a furry, ratlike creature?
What does the dwarf's pet bat, Leaf, cause in the queen's presence?
What does the dwarf's pet bat, Leaf, cause in the queen's presence?
What is the Queen's reaction to the transformed Lord Wiesel?
What is the Queen's reaction to the transformed Lord Wiesel?
What does the queen offer the dwarf to sit on?
What does the queen offer the dwarf to sit on?
What does the protagonist observe about the Queen's magical abilities?
What does the protagonist observe about the Queen's magical abilities?
What does the dwarf decline to reveal to the queen?
What does the dwarf decline to reveal to the queen?
What does the Queen find solace in, declaring it as the only one she can trust?
What does the Queen find solace in, declaring it as the only one she can trust?
What does the queen express about her distrust of others?
What does the queen express about her distrust of others?
What does the protagonist attempt to do with a half-eaten apple?
What does the protagonist attempt to do with a half-eaten apple?
What is the primary perspective from which the text is narrated?
What is the primary perspective from which the text is narrated?
What do the Queen's actions and magical abilities illustrate about her character?
What do the Queen's actions and magical abilities illustrate about her character?
What does the unfolding events reveal about the Queen's character?
What does the unfolding events reveal about the Queen's character?
What is the Queen contemplating when she expresses frustration and distrust?
What is the Queen contemplating when she expresses frustration and distrust?
What is the consequence of the Queen catching the protagonist with the half-eaten apple?
What is the consequence of the Queen catching the protagonist with the half-eaten apple?
What is the primary theme illustrated by the Queen's actions and magical abilities?
What is the primary theme illustrated by the Queen's actions and magical abilities?
What realization does the protagonist have about the queen's actions?
What realization does the protagonist have about the queen's actions?
What triggers the protagonist's realization about the queen's true nature?
What triggers the protagonist's realization about the queen's true nature?
What does the protagonist's realization about the queen's actions lead him to feel?
What does the protagonist's realization about the queen's actions lead him to feel?
What does the protagonist's realization prompt him to think about his own past actions?
What does the protagonist's realization prompt him to think about his own past actions?
What does the huntsman do to spare Snow White's life?
What does the huntsman do to spare Snow White's life?
Where does Snow White end up, which is forbidden for humans?
Where does Snow White end up, which is forbidden for humans?
What does the narrator do when the huntsman spares Snow White?
What does the narrator do when the huntsman spares Snow White?
What does the huntsman do to take to the queen, sparing Snow White?
What does the huntsman do to take to the queen, sparing Snow White?
What happens when the huntsman throws his knife at a boar?
What happens when the huntsman throws his knife at a boar?
Where does Snow White disappear into, leading the narrator to follow her?
Where does Snow White disappear into, leading the narrator to follow her?
What does the huntsman's heavy footfalls fading signify?
What does the huntsman's heavy footfalls fading signify?
What does the huntsman warn Snow White not to do?
What does the huntsman warn Snow White not to do?
What does the huntsman retrieve to take to the queen after sparing Snow White?
What does the huntsman retrieve to take to the queen after sparing Snow White?
What does the narrator do when the huntsman leaves?
What does the narrator do when the huntsman leaves?
What does the huntsman do to spare Snow White's life?
What does the huntsman do to spare Snow White's life?
What does the huntsman do to spare Snow White's life?
What does the huntsman do to spare Snow White's life?
What does Borlen use to seek guidance on freeing himself and defeating the queen?
What does Borlen use to seek guidance on freeing himself and defeating the queen?
What does Borlen do after encountering a poison-apple tree with ripe, dangerous-looking apples?
What does Borlen do after encountering a poison-apple tree with ripe, dangerous-looking apples?
What causes tension between Snow White and the huntsman?
What causes tension between Snow White and the huntsman?
What is the primary setting of the story?
What is the primary setting of the story?
What does Borlen consider doing to free himself from Queen Elfrieda's commands?
What does Borlen consider doing to free himself from Queen Elfrieda's commands?
What does Borlen pick up when he feels hungry on his journey?
What does Borlen pick up when he feels hungry on his journey?
What does Snow White command the huntsman not to do?
What does Snow White command the huntsman not to do?
What does the huntsman do as Snow White falls to the ground?
What does the huntsman do as Snow White falls to the ground?
What does Borlen use to seek guidance on freeing himself and defeating the queen?
What does Borlen use to seek guidance on freeing himself and defeating the queen?
What does Borlen use to seek guidance on freeing himself and defeating the queen?
What does Borlen use to seek guidance on freeing himself and defeating the queen?
What does Borlen use to seek guidance on freeing himself and defeating the queen?
What does Borlen use to seek guidance on freeing himself and defeating the queen?
What does Borlen use to seek guidance on freeing himself and defeating the queen?
What does Borlen use to seek guidance on freeing himself and defeating the queen?
What does the crew mistake Snow White for when they find her sleeping in their beds?
What does the crew mistake Snow White for when they find her sleeping in their beds?
What does the crew decide to do when they find Snow White in their beds?
What does the crew decide to do when they find Snow White in their beds?
What does the protagonist struggle with when the crew questions him about his absence?
What does the protagonist struggle with when the crew questions him about his absence?
What does the crew insist the protagonist do when they hear noises from the quarters?
What does the crew insist the protagonist do when they hear noises from the quarters?
What does the text set the stage for at the end of the passage?
What does the text set the stage for at the end of the passage?
What does the crew mistake Snow White for when they find her sleeping in their beds?
What does the crew mistake Snow White for when they find her sleeping in their beds?
What does the crew decide to do when they find Snow White in their beds?
What does the crew decide to do when they find Snow White in their beds?
What does the protagonist struggle with when the crew questions him about his absence?
What does the protagonist struggle with when the crew questions him about his absence?
What does the crew insist the protagonist do when they hear noises from the quarters?
What does the crew insist the protagonist do when they hear noises from the quarters?
What does the text set the stage for at the end of the passage?
What does the text set the stage for at the end of the passage?
What does the protagonist witness using a Fate Stone?
What does the protagonist witness using a Fate Stone?
Who does Snow White accuse the protagonist of plotting with?
Who does Snow White accuse the protagonist of plotting with?
What does Snow White reveal about her intentions and efforts?
What does Snow White reveal about her intentions and efforts?
What does the queen do after questioning the huntsman about the dwarf?
What does the queen do after questioning the huntsman about the dwarf?
What is the protagonist worried about being commanded to do?
What is the protagonist worried about being commanded to do?
What does the protagonist use to see the huntsman giving Snow White's heart to the queen?
What does the protagonist use to see the huntsman giving Snow White's heart to the queen?
Where does Snow White fall asleep?
Where does Snow White fall asleep?
What does the queen do after questioning the huntsman about the dwarf?
What does the queen do after questioning the huntsman about the dwarf?
What does the protagonist fear being commanded to do by the queen?
What does the protagonist fear being commanded to do by the queen?
What does the protagonist use to see the huntsman giving Snow White's heart to the queen?
What does the protagonist use to see the huntsman giving Snow White's heart to the queen?
Where does Snow White fall asleep?
Where does Snow White fall asleep?
What is the protagonist worried about regarding the huntsman?
What is the protagonist worried about regarding the huntsman?
What does the protagonist do with Leaf when Snow White tries to pet him?
What does the protagonist do with Leaf when Snow White tries to pet him?
What does Snow White offer to Leaf before the protagonist intervenes?
What does Snow White offer to Leaf before the protagonist intervenes?
How does Leaf react when the protagonist snatches him up?
How does Leaf react when the protagonist snatches him up?
What is the crew's primary concern after realizing they are trapped on The Surface?
What is the crew's primary concern after realizing they are trapped on The Surface?
What does Amethina realize she has lost during the collapse?
What does Amethina realize she has lost during the collapse?
What does Garnesha suggest as a solution to Amethina's panic?
What does Garnesha suggest as a solution to Amethina's panic?
What does Amethina propose to do after realizing she has lost her maps?
What does Amethina propose to do after realizing she has lost her maps?
What does Snow White complain about after sleeping on the floor?
What does Snow White complain about after sleeping on the floor?
What does Snow White fear the queen's huntsman might do?
What does Snow White fear the queen's huntsman might do?
What does Seventh do when Snow White accidentally spills dirt on him?
What does Seventh do when Snow White accidentally spills dirt on him?
What causes tension between Seventh and Snow White?
What causes tension between Seventh and Snow White?
What does Snow White offer in return for the crew's help?
What does Snow White offer in return for the crew's help?
What does the crew do to create more space in the cottage?
What does the crew do to create more space in the cottage?
What does Snow White's bird, Leaf, do inside the cottage?
What does Snow White's bird, Leaf, do inside the cottage?
What does Seventh ask Leaf to do?
What does Seventh ask Leaf to do?
What does Snow White claim she can't do because of the queen's huntsman?
What does Snow White claim she can't do because of the queen's huntsman?
What does Snow White accidentally spill on Seventh?
What does Snow White accidentally spill on Seventh?
What does Snow White try to do to help Seventh?
What does Snow White try to do to help Seventh?
What does the crew decide to do after discussing where Snow White should sleep?
What does the crew decide to do after discussing where Snow White should sleep?
What is the name of the dwarf leader who reluctantly agrees to let Snow White and the Seventh stay?
What is the name of the dwarf leader who reluctantly agrees to let Snow White and the Seventh stay?
What type of dwelling does the crew begin building for shelter and safety?
What type of dwelling does the crew begin building for shelter and safety?
What does Snow White prove to be, leading to the crew's erratic and nervous behavior around her?
What does Snow White prove to be, leading to the crew's erratic and nervous behavior around her?
What does Snow White complain about after the crew finishes the cottage and gathers inside?
What does Snow White complain about after the crew finishes the cottage and gathers inside?
Who prepares a meal for the crew and Snow White, while still feeling nervous around her?
Who prepares a meal for the crew and Snow White, while still feeling nervous around her?
What do the crew and Snow White find in the completed shelter?
What do the crew and Snow White find in the completed shelter?
What does the crew struggle with due to the unfamiliar conditions on the surface?
What does the crew struggle with due to the unfamiliar conditions on the surface?
What does Snow White demand after the crew finishes the cottage and gathers inside?
What does Snow White demand after the crew finishes the cottage and gathers inside?
Who is the pet human that Snow White brings with her?
Who is the pet human that Snow White brings with her?
What does the crew eventually agree to do despite initial resistance?
What does the crew eventually agree to do despite initial resistance?
What does the crew spend an uncomfortable night outside and hurry to complete the next day?
What does the crew spend an uncomfortable night outside and hurry to complete the next day?
What is the crew's behavior around Snow White after she proves to be unhelpful and critical?
What is the crew's behavior around Snow White after she proves to be unhelpful and critical?
What does Snow White express disdain for and refuse to let her stepmother win?
What does Snow White express disdain for and refuse to let her stepmother win?
What does Snow White eat after declaring she will not starve?
What does Snow White eat after declaring she will not starve?
Who experiences stomach issues after consuming the beetles?
Who experiences stomach issues after consuming the beetles?
What false news does a gnome deliver about Snow White's death?
What false news does a gnome deliver about Snow White's death?
Where does Snow White fall asleep?
Where does Snow White fall asleep?
What does Snow White find surprisingly palatable?
What does Snow White find surprisingly palatable?
What does a gnome deliver a false message of regarding Snow White's death?
What does a gnome deliver a false message of regarding Snow White's death?
What does Snow White express gratitude for?
What does Snow White express gratitude for?
What does Rudger and Snow White eat and find surprisingly palatable?
What does Rudger and Snow White eat and find surprisingly palatable?
What does Snow White reject and detest?
What does Snow White reject and detest?
What does Snow White command the huntsman not to do?
What does Snow White command the huntsman not to do?
What does the crew pester Snow White with?
What does the crew pester Snow White with?
What traditional human food does Snow White demand to eat?
What traditional human food does Snow White demand to eat?
What does Snow White express shock about the dwarves never having?
What does Snow White express shock about the dwarves never having?
What substitutes does the huntsman, Seventh, gather for Snow White?
What substitutes does the huntsman, Seventh, gather for Snow White?
What captivates the dwarves in Snow White's story?
What captivates the dwarves in Snow White's story?
What does Snow White confront the huntsman about upon his return?
What does Snow White confront the huntsman about upon his return?
What does the crew praise Snow White's quick thinking in?
What does the crew praise Snow White's quick thinking in?
What does Snow White emphasize about the constant danger royals face?
What does Snow White emphasize about the constant danger royals face?
What does Snow White belittle the dwarves' diet as?
What does Snow White belittle the dwarves' diet as?
What do the dwarves eagerly examine from the huntsman's substitutes?
What do the dwarves eagerly examine from the huntsman's substitutes?
What does Snow White dismiss as substitutes for traditional human food?
What does Snow White dismiss as substitutes for traditional human food?
What does Snow White refuse to eat?
What does Snow White refuse to eat?
What does the huntsman gather for Snow White?
What does the huntsman gather for Snow White?
What did the protagonist consider doing when the prince expressed his longing for Snow White?
What did the protagonist consider doing when the prince expressed his longing for Snow White?
What did the protagonist use to persuade the prince's horse to return to him?
What did the protagonist use to persuade the prince's horse to return to him?
What did the protagonist feel after the prince left for the castle?
What did the protagonist feel after the prince left for the castle?
What did the protagonist wonder about in relation to Leaf, the character mentioned at the end of the passage?
What did the protagonist wonder about in relation to Leaf, the character mentioned at the end of the passage?
What does the crew discuss upon realizing Snow White's illness?
What does the crew discuss upon realizing Snow White's illness?
What is the protagonist contemplating at the end of the text?
What is the protagonist contemplating at the end of the text?
What is Snow White's primary fear if she is discovered alive?
What is Snow White's primary fear if she is discovered alive?
What does the crew pledge to do for Snow White?
What does the crew pledge to do for Snow White?
What does the protagonist turn to for help when feeling helpless?
What does the protagonist turn to for help when feeling helpless?
What does Snow White's illness cause her to become?
What does Snow White's illness cause her to become?
What are the crew excited about just before Snow White falls ill?
What are the crew excited about just before Snow White falls ill?
What does the crew worry about regarding Snow White's health?
What does the crew worry about regarding Snow White's health?
What does the protagonist contemplate using to help Snow White?
What does the protagonist contemplate using to help Snow White?
What does Snow White fear might happen if she is discovered alive?
What does Snow White fear might happen if she is discovered alive?
What is the crew concerned about upon reaching the colony?
What is the crew concerned about upon reaching the colony?
What does Snow White celebrate with the crew before falling ill?
What does Snow White celebrate with the crew before falling ill?
What does the magic mirror show Queen Elfrieda?
What does the magic mirror show Queen Elfrieda?
What does the dwarf ultimately reveal to Queen Elfrieda about who is the fairest?
What does the dwarf ultimately reveal to Queen Elfrieda about who is the fairest?
What does the queen show the dwarf in a box, claiming it to be Snow White's heart?
What does the queen show the dwarf in a box, claiming it to be Snow White's heart?
What does the dwarf consider seeking help from in order to keep Snow White safe from the queen?
What does the dwarf consider seeking help from in order to keep Snow White safe from the queen?
Who does the dwarf grapple with the idea of confiding in, but fears the queen's retaliation?
Who does the dwarf grapple with the idea of confiding in, but fears the queen's retaliation?
What is the crew's primary concern after realizing Snow White is at the cottage?
What is the crew's primary concern after realizing Snow White is at the cottage?
What does the queen vow to do after the dwarf reveals the truth about Snow White?
What does the queen vow to do after the dwarf reveals the truth about Snow White?
What does the dwarf see in the magic mirror that causes him to hastily conceal it?
What does the dwarf see in the magic mirror that causes him to hastily conceal it?
What is the dwarf torn between regarding seeking help and confiding in Gilpin?
What is the dwarf torn between regarding seeking help and confiding in Gilpin?
What does the queen demand the dwarf to use the mirror for?
What does the queen demand the dwarf to use the mirror for?
What does Queen Elfrieda express towards the huntsman after the truth is revealed?
What does Queen Elfrieda express towards the huntsman after the truth is revealed?
What captivates the dwarf upon his return to the cottage?
What captivates the dwarf upon his return to the cottage?
What is the evil queen's demand that leads to Snow White's collapse?
What is the evil queen's demand that leads to Snow White's collapse?
What is the dwarf's reaction after realizing his role as the villain in the story?
What is the dwarf's reaction after realizing his role as the villain in the story?
How does the text end?
How does the text end?
What does the queen gloat over while Snow White collapses?
What does the queen gloat over while Snow White collapses?
How does the crew react to the dwarf's betrayal?
How does the crew react to the dwarf's betrayal?
What is the dwarf's emotional state as he tries to escape from the crew?
What is the dwarf's emotional state as he tries to escape from the crew?
What does the text portray about the dwarf's realization of his role in the story?
What does the text portray about the dwarf's realization of his role in the story?
What is the queen's command to the dwarf after the crew arrives at the scene?
What is the queen's command to the dwarf after the crew arrives at the scene?
How does the dwarf feel as he faces the storm at the peak of the mountain?
How does the dwarf feel as he faces the storm at the peak of the mountain?
What is the dwarf's reaction after the queen forces him to give the poisoned apple to Snow White?
What is the dwarf's reaction after the queen forces him to give the poisoned apple to Snow White?
What is the queen's reaction to Snow White's fate?
What is the queen's reaction to Snow White's fate?
What does the dwarf do after realizing his role in the story?
What does the dwarf do after realizing his role in the story?
What causes anxiety for the dwarves in the story?
What causes anxiety for the dwarves in the story?
What does Grump try to prevent Snow White from doing?
What does Grump try to prevent Snow White from doing?
What is the queen's response to Grump's warning about the apple?
What is the queen's response to Grump's warning about the apple?
What causes Snow White to recoil from the apple?
What causes Snow White to recoil from the apple?
What does Grump feel powerless to do in the story?
What does Grump feel powerless to do in the story?
What is the primary source of tension and conflict in the story?
What is the primary source of tension and conflict in the story?
What does Snow White believe about the apple offered by the queen?
What does Snow White believe about the apple offered by the queen?
What is Grump particularly anxious about?
What is Grump particularly anxious about?
What causes anxiety for the dwarves in the story?
What causes anxiety for the dwarves in the story?
What is Snow White's condition in the story?
What is Snow White's condition in the story?
What is the dwarves' concern about Snow White's safety?
What is the dwarves' concern about Snow White's safety?
What does the queen disguise herself as when offering the apple to Snow White?
What does the queen disguise herself as when offering the apple to Snow White?
What does the protagonist persuade Prince Florian to do?
What does the protagonist persuade Prince Florian to do?
What is Prince Florian's main concern before embarking on the journey?
What is Prince Florian's main concern before embarking on the journey?
What does the protagonist imply about the concept of true love's kiss?
What does the protagonist imply about the concept of true love's kiss?
What is Prince Florian's initial reluctance about regarding kissing Snow White?
What is Prince Florian's initial reluctance about regarding kissing Snow White?
What does Queen Elfrieda use to bind Snow White, Florian, and the crew together?
What does Queen Elfrieda use to bind Snow White, Florian, and the crew together?
What does Prince Florian do when facing Queen Elfrieda?
What does Prince Florian do when facing Queen Elfrieda?
What is the crew's reaction when they are confronted by Queen Elfrieda?
What is the crew's reaction when they are confronted by Queen Elfrieda?
What do the protagonist and Florian share in the fire-lit setting in the woods?
What do the protagonist and Florian share in the fire-lit setting in the woods?
What does the protagonist recount to Florian about Snow White's story?
What does the protagonist recount to Florian about Snow White's story?
Who startles the protagonist and Florian in the woods with a mysterious noise?
Who startles the protagonist and Florian in the woods with a mysterious noise?
What does Gilpin bring to the protagonist and Florian in the woods?
What does Gilpin bring to the protagonist and Florian in the woods?
How do the protagonist and Florian continue their journey with Gilpin's help?
How do the protagonist and Florian continue their journey with Gilpin's help?
What do Florian and the protagonist uncover in their journey with Gilpin's help?
What do Florian and the protagonist uncover in their journey with Gilpin's help?
What do Florian and the protagonist prepare to do when they uncover Snow White's glass coffin?
What do Florian and the protagonist prepare to do when they uncover Snow White's glass coffin?
What does the mysterious noise turn out to be in the woods?
What does the mysterious noise turn out to be in the woods?
What does Gilpin share with the protagonist and Florian to restore their strength?
What does Gilpin share with the protagonist and Florian to restore their strength?
What does the protagonist recount to Florian about Snow White's condition?
What does the protagonist recount to Florian about Snow White's condition?
What does Florian and the protagonist find with Gilpin's help in the woods?
What does Florian and the protagonist find with Gilpin's help in the woods?
What do the protagonist and Florian share in the fire-lit setting in the woods?
What do the protagonist and Florian share in the fire-lit setting in the woods?
Why does Prince Florian hesitate to kiss Snow White to save her life?
Why does Prince Florian hesitate to kiss Snow White to save her life?
What method is the group planning to use to awaken Snow White?
What method is the group planning to use to awaken Snow White?
What interrupts the group's attempt to carry Snow White for the cold water method?
What interrupts the group's attempt to carry Snow White for the cold water method?
What is ejected from Snow White's mouth when she falls from the crystal coffin?
What is ejected from Snow White's mouth when she falls from the crystal coffin?
How long has Snow White been asleep when she awakens?
How long has Snow White been asleep when she awakens?
What is Snow White's reaction upon waking up?
What is Snow White's reaction upon waking up?
How does Snow White react to Prince Florian's claim of being her true love?
How does Snow White react to Prince Florian's claim of being her true love?
What does Snow White realize about the circumstances surrounding her awakening?
What does Snow White realize about the circumstances surrounding her awakening?
What leads to an unexpected and awkward interaction with Prince Florian?
What leads to an unexpected and awkward interaction with Prince Florian?
What does Snow White's awakening lead to?
What does Snow White's awakening lead to?
What does Snow White express after waking up?
What does Snow White express after waking up?
What is Snow White's primary reaction to her awakening?
What is Snow White's primary reaction to her awakening?
What does the protagonist pretend to be in order to distract the stable boy?
What does the protagonist pretend to be in order to distract the stable boy?
What causes the tension and unease to grow as they prepare for the night in the woods?
What causes the tension and unease to grow as they prepare for the night in the woods?
What does the text end with, creating a sense of foreboding and uncertainty?
What does the text end with, creating a sense of foreboding and uncertainty?
What does the stable boy fall for, allowing Prince Florian to prepare his horse?
What does the stable boy fall for, allowing Prince Florian to prepare his horse?
What does the protagonist start to doubt after riding into the woods?
What does the protagonist start to doubt after riding into the woods?
What does the protagonist feel like is happening as they go to gather wood in the woods?
What does the protagonist feel like is happening as they go to gather wood in the woods?
What does the stable boy's reaction allow Prince Florian to do?
What does the stable boy's reaction allow Prince Florian to do?
What does the protagonist and Prince Florian plan to do when they ride into the woods?
What does the protagonist and Prince Florian plan to do when they ride into the woods?
What does the stable boy believe he is rushing to meet?
What does the stable boy believe he is rushing to meet?
What does the protagonist start to feel as they prepare for the night in the woods?
What does the protagonist start to feel as they prepare for the night in the woods?
What does the protagonist doubt as they ride into the woods with Prince Florian?
What does the protagonist doubt as they ride into the woods with Prince Florian?
What does the stable boy fall for, allowing Prince Florian to prepare his horse?
What does the stable boy fall for, allowing Prince Florian to prepare his horse?
What does Queen Elfrieda manipulate Borlen to do?
What does Queen Elfrieda manipulate Borlen to do?
What physical discomfort does Borlen experience when he tries to resist the queen's command?
What physical discomfort does Borlen experience when he tries to resist the queen's command?
What does the encounter with Queen Elfrieda add to the story?
What does the encounter with Queen Elfrieda add to the story?
What does the narrative highlight about the characters?
What does the narrative highlight about the characters?
What does the crew decide to do after discussing the attempted murder of Snow White?
What does the crew decide to do after discussing the attempted murder of Snow White?
What does Snow White recognize about Borlen when he brings Queen Elfrieda to the cottage?
What does Snow White recognize about Borlen when he brings Queen Elfrieda to the cottage?
What is the potential conflict set up by the scene with Queen Elfrieda?
What is the potential conflict set up by the scene with Queen Elfrieda?
What does Snow White express her discontent with Prince Florian about?
What does Snow White express her discontent with Prince Florian about?
What does the dwarf, Borlen, experience when trying to resist the queen's command?
What does the dwarf, Borlen, experience when trying to resist the queen's command?
What does the crew do upon realizing Borlen's actions under the queen's influence?
What does the crew do upon realizing Borlen's actions under the queen's influence?
What does the encounter with Queen Elfrieda foreshadow in the story?
What does the encounter with Queen Elfrieda foreshadow in the story?
What does the group discuss about the attempted murder of Snow White?
What does the group discuss about the attempted murder of Snow White?
Flashcards
Who is Borlen?
Who is Borlen?
A dwarf reluctant to befriend others in the nursery mines due to past experiences.
What are nursery mines?
What are nursery mines?
Mines designed for young dwarves to play and learn.
What is the dragon hatchery?
What is the dragon hatchery?
A place where Borlen feels comfortable and interacts with young dragons.
What is a dwarf summons?
What is a dwarf summons?
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Who is Rudger?
Who is Rudger?
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What is a miner?
What is a miner?
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Who is Leaf?
Who is Leaf?
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What is a Fate Stone?
What is a Fate Stone?
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What is the Queen's worry?
What is the Queen's worry?
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Who is Lord Wiesel?
Who is Lord Wiesel?
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What happened to Lord Wiesel?
What happened to Lord Wiesel?
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What is magical ability?
What is magical ability?
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What's the Queen Trust?
What's the Queen Trust?
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What is strolg?
What is strolg?
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Human food?
Human food?
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Huntsman food?
Huntsman food?
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Dwarven fear?
Dwarven fear?
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Who gave the apple?
Who gave the apple?
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Who saved Snow White?
Who saved Snow White?
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Who is Grump?
Who is Grump?
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Who is Prince Florian?
Who is Prince Florian?
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Snow White!
Snow White!
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Borlen!
Borlen!
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Itchy skin!
Itchy skin!
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Shut the door!
Shut the door!
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Shock!
Shock!
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Who likes dragons?
Who likes dragons?
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A dwarf with fate
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Rudger
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Study Notes
Borlen's Uncomfortable Experience in the Nursery Mines
- Borlen, a young dwarf, is reluctant to make friends in the nursery mines due to his previous experiences.
- Despite his extensive knowledge of the colony's tunnels, he has not found a means of escape to The Surface.
- Borlen's discomfort with the depths is evident as he descends into the nursery mines with his mother.
- The nursery mines are designed for dwarflings with activities like climbing and games such as Dig for Diamonds and Pebble, Pebble, Geode.
- Borlen often feels isolated and ignored by other dwarflings in the nursery mines.
- His only comfort in the nursery mines is found in the dragon hatchery, where he interacts with baby dragons.
- Borlen's fascination with dragons is evident, but his desire to have one as a pet is discouraged by his mother.
- Borlen's mother encourages him to make friends and get used to the depths before receiving his summons.
- Borlen's reluctance to receive his summons is met with incomprehension by his parents and most dwarves.
- Despite his mother's attempts to help him make friends, Borlen is consistently ignored and isolated by the other dwarflings.
- Rudger, an older dwarfling, finally offers Borlen a chance to join their crew, showing some acceptance towards him.
- The text ends with Rudger introducing himself and offering Borlen a chance to join their crew, indicating a potential turning point for Borlen.
Life in the Dwarf Colony
- The protagonist's parents are both miners, with her father being promoted to Second and finding a good deposit of emeralds.
- The crew in the colony gathers for supper and receives news about the death of the human king and the ascension of the queen.
- The crew laughs at the notion of a human invading their caverns, as they have spells and enchantments to repel humans.
- The crew discusses the young age of the human princess and the queen's excessive use of gems.
- The protagonist expresses an interest in the princess, which surprises and scandalizes the crew.
- The crew teases the protagonist about being a "human lover" and potentially wanting to be banished to the surface.
- Despite feeling ashamed, the protagonist imagines life on the surface and feels a connection to it.
- The crew finishes supper, and Gilpin brings the protagonist a bed, showing a gesture of kindness.
- The protagonist introduces Leaf, a hermit bat, to Gilpin and allows him to pet the creature.
- Gilpin discovers the protagonist's Fate Stone, leading to a moment of curiosity and potential significance.
- The text offers insights into the protagonist's inner conflict and desires, hinting at a longing for connection and a sense of belonging.
- The narrative provides a glimpse into the dynamics and culture of the dwarf colony, as well as the protagonist's personal struggles and relationships with the other dwarves.
The Queen's Betrayal and Magical Ability
- The Queen is concerned about rumors of plots to seize her crown and throne, and expresses determination to root out traitors.
- Lord Wiesel suggests that the Queen consider a strategic marriage to secure her rule and undermine potential threats.
- A gnome interrupts with a message for Lord Wiesel, warning against attempting to woo the Queen and advising to continue advising her until the time is right to storm the castle.
- The Queen confronts Lord Wiesel, who denies the accusations in the message, but the message continues, causing him to shrink and transform into a furry, ratlike creature.
- The Queen dismisses the transformed Lord Wiesel by flinging him out of a window, revealing her magical abilities to perform a transformation spell.
- The protagonist observes the Queen's magical power, realizing that humans, contrary to dwarves' beliefs, possess significant magical abilities.
- The Queen expresses her frustration and distrust, contemplating turning traitors into weasels and rats, and questioning who she can trust.
- The Queen finds solace in her reflection in a large mirror, declaring that it is the only one she can trust.
- The protagonist attempts to take a bite of the half-eaten apple, but is caught by the Queen before doing so.
- The text is narrated from the perspective of the protagonist, who witnesses the Queen's actions and magical abilities.
- The Queen's betrayal of Lord Wiesel and her display of magical powers are key elements in the narrative, illustrating her strength and determination.
- The protagonist's observations of the Queen's magical abilities and the unfolding events reveal the complexity of the Queen's character and the intrigue within the story.
Snow White and the Dwarf
- The protagonist is in a tunnel and hears the crew mining in the distance.
- The protagonist is found by Snow White, who is drawn to the crew's song.
- Gilpin, a character from the crew, is discovered by the protagonist.
- Snow White and the protagonist hide from Gilpin.
- Snow White accuses the protagonist of plotting with her stepmother.
- Snow White reveals her fear of her stepmother's intentions and her efforts to please her.
- Snow White falls asleep in the crew's quarters.
- The protagonist is worried about the huntsman and uses a Fate Stone to see the huntsman giving Snow White's heart to the queen.
- The queen questions the huntsman about the dwarf and then turns to her mirror.
- The protagonist fears being commanded to report Snow White's death to the queen.
- The protagonist is enslaved to two enemies and ponders his predicament.
- The protagonist is concerned about the future and the consequences of being under the queen's command.
Snow White's Demands and the Huntsman's Substitutes
- Snow White refuses to eat strolg, a mineral-based food, and demands traditional human food like ham, cheese, bread, and apples.
- She belittles the dwarves' diet of minerals and claims they eat dirt and rocks, prompting a heated exchange about their dietary habits.
- Snow White expresses shock that the dwarves have never had apples and insists they are the most delicious fruit, dismissing the dwarves' substitutes.
- The huntsman, Seventh, begrudgingly sets out to gather food for Snow White, finding grass, flowers, mushrooms, berries, beetles, worms, and a dead rat as substitutes.
- Snow White captivates the dwarves with a dramatic story of her encounter with the huntsman in the woods, erasing the huntsman from the narrative and gaining the dwarves' admiration.
- The crew praises Snow White's quick thinking in seeking refuge underground, while Snow White emphasizes the constant danger royals face.
- Snow White confronts the huntsman upon his return, demanding to know if the apples he brought were for her and inspecting the substitutes he gathered.
- The dwarves eagerly examine the huntsman's unconventional substitutes, suggesting their willingness to please Snow White and their growing infatuation with her.
Snow White and the Dwarves
- The dwarves are concerned that Snow White might enslave their colony like she did with the trolls, and they plan to reach the main tunnels quickly.
- Snow White is ill and the dwarves are eager to protect her, but also anxious to continue their work in the tunnels.
- The dwarves worry about the queen's potential threat, and Grump, the narrator, is particularly anxious about Snow White's safety.
- Snow White's condition improves, but she is still too weak to travel, causing anxiety for the dwarves.
- The queen, disguised as a haggard woman, offers Snow White a poisoned apple, which Grump tries to prevent her from eating.
- Snow White is determined to eat the apple, believing it to be harmless, and the queen insists it is not poisoned.
- Despite Grump's warning, Snow White takes the apple from the queen's hands and almost eats it before Grump intervenes.
- Grump's attempt to warn Snow White is dismissed by the queen, and he feels powerless to stop her from eating the apple.
- Grump's fear for Snow White's safety is evident as he tries to protect her from the queen's treachery.
- Snow White is initially unaware of the apple's true nature, but Grump's warning causes her to recoil from it.
- The queen insists that the apple is not poisoned and dismisses Grump's warning, causing him to feel powerless to prevent Snow White from eating it.
- Grump's concern for Snow White's safety intensifies as he tries to prevent her from consuming the poisoned apple.
"Snow White and the Queen's Manipulation"
- Snow White and Prince Florian reunite, but Snow White is hungry and upset with Florian for not bringing food.
- The group discusses the attempted murder of Snow White, with confusion about who was responsible.
- The crew decides to protect Snow White and celebrate, but the dwarf, Borlen, is approached by Queen Elfrieda.
- Queen Elfrieda manipulates Borlen, suggesting he could be free of Snow White's influence if he follows her orders to kill Snow White.
- Borlen, under the queen's control, brings her to the cottage where Snow White and the others are celebrating.
- Snow White recognizes Borlen as her friend, not a servant, but Queen Elfrieda commands him to shut the door, and he reluctantly obeys.
- Borlen experiences physical discomfort and itching when he tries to resist the queen's command.
- The crew is shocked by Borlen's actions under the queen's influence.
- The narrative highlights the power dynamics and manipulation between the characters.
- The scene sets up a potential conflict between Borlen's loyalty to Snow White and the queen's control over him.
- The text creates tension and foreshadows potential betrayal and conflict in the story.
- The encounter with Queen Elfrieda adds complexity and raises the stakes for the characters.
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