Grump by Liesl Shurtliff Multiple Choice Questions
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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?

  • 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'?

  • 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?

    <p>A collapse had blocked the tunnel they were in</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the rare mineral found near The Surface that Borlen is named after?

    <p>Ruby</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Borlen's first word?

    <p>Up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What shapes Borlen's early life and sets the stage for his future adventures?

    <p>Fear of depths and fascination with The Surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Borlen imagine humans wearing as accessories?

    <p>Gems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What piques Borlen's interest in the humans living on The Surface?

    <p>Description of humans as different from dwarves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the gnomes from The Surface bring to Borlen's cavern?

    <p>News from the human world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Borlen fed by his parents in the cavern beneath the earth's surface?

    <p>Salty gruel and pebbles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Borlen become fascinated with from an early age?

    <p>The Surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Borlen learn about from the colony's records room?

    <p>The Surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central conflict set up in the text?

    <p>Borlen's fear of depths and his curiosity about The Surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Borlen's parents attempt to acclimate him to, but his fear only worsens?

    <p>Depths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do gnomes from The Surface bring to Borlen's cavern, shaping his early life?

    <p>News from the human world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does being the Seventh member of the crew entail for Borlen?

    <p>Being treated as a troublemaker or an idiot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Borlen try to gain the crew's respect?

    <p>By playing games like Spitzeroff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leads to Borlen's anger erupting in the story?

    <p>Rudger mocking him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Borlen ask his mother for permission to keep as a pet?

    <p>A baby bat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Borlen's bond with the bat symbolize?

    <p>His need for companionship and understanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What themes does the text convey?

    <p>Resilience, acceptance, and the importance of finding one's place in the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Borlen feel when he and the bat return home?

    <p>Content for the first time in a while</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Borlen's mother suggest when she finds him sulking?

    <p>He doesn't have to go back to the mines if he doesn't want to</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does being the Seventh member of the crew mean in the dwarfling community?

    <p>Being treated as a troublemaker or an idiot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the baby bat do despite concerns?

    <p>Curls up against Borlen's chest and seems to bring him comfort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Borlen compare himself to the odd bat?

    <p>Finds solace in their shared uniqueness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Borlen feel when he is mocked by Rudger?

    <p>Anger erupts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protagonist's main desire in 'Yearning for the Surface'?

    <p>To explore The Surface and encounter humans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of grabbing a dwarf's beard according to the text?

    <p>Potential harm or requests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protagonist's attitude towards their family's warnings about exploring The Surface?

    <p>Defiance and persistence in seeking freedom and adventure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist long to experience according to the text?

    <p>The unknown, including witnessing human customs and finding curious items like leaves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main source of tension and conflict in 'Yearning for the Surface'?

    <p>The protagonist's desire to explore The Surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist believe about their wish to explore The Surface?

    <p>It will come true</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of the protagonist's rebellious behavior?

    <p>The threat of being chained as punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protagonist's main feeling towards the underground mines?

    <p>Desire to escape and avoid responsibilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protagonist's fascination in 'Yearning for the Surface'?

    <p>Gnomes and their news from The Surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protagonist's view of gnomes in the story?

    <p>As messengers from The Surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist's persistence in defying family's warnings demonstrate?

    <p>A strong determination to seek freedom and adventure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protagonist's main attitude towards their rebellious behavior?

    <p>Defiance and rebellious nature, despite being considered too old for such behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for Borlen's reluctance to make friends in the nursery mines?

    <p>His previous negative experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary activity for dwarflings in the nursery mines?

    <p>Climbing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Borlen's only comfort in the nursery mines?

    <p>Interacting with baby dragons in the dragon hatchery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Borlen discouraged from having a dragon as a pet by his mother?

    <p>Dragons are dangerous creatures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Borlen's mother encourage him to do before receiving his summons?

    <p>Make friends and get used to the depths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reaction of most dwarves to Borlen's reluctance to receive his summons?

    <p>Incomprehension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What finally prompts Rudger to offer Borlen a chance to join their crew?

    <p>Acceptance towards Borlen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the turning point indicated at the end of the text?

    <p>Rudger offering Borlen a chance to join their crew</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for Borlen's discomfort with the depths?

    <p>His previous negative experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main activity for dwarflings in the dragon hatchery?

    <p>Interacting with baby dragons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Borlen's mother discourage him from doing in relation to dragons?

    <p>Having a dragon as a pet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for Borlen's isolation and feeling of being ignored by other dwarflings?

    <p>His reluctance to receive his summons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What task does Gilpin help Borlen with in the text?

    <p>Tapping the wall with an ax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Borlen find challenging when he tries to work on the wall?

    <p>Maintaining balance while lifting the ax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for Borlen's feeling of worthlessness in the crew?

    <p>His inability to perform tasks like the others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text imply about the significance of eating diamonds for dwarflings?

    <p>It is a tradition to gain strength and might</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the dwarf who reprimands the protagonist after the incident with Rudger?

    <p>Garnesha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Seventh find solace in, which allows him to see his concerned parents?

    <p>Fate Stone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who among the crew members has the ability to sense valuable deposits?

    <p>Epidot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary emotion the Seventh struggles with among his peers?

    <p>Isolation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What skill does Gilpin possess among the crew members?

    <p>Detecting earth tremors and water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protagonist's mother's role when she decides to join a crew in the mines?

    <p>Third</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes an incident with a geyser involving a crew member?

    <p>Gilpin's frustration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of discomfort for the protagonist in the mines?

    <p>Harsh conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text primarily depict the protagonist's struggle as?

    <p>Resilience and adaptation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern of the protagonist's parents regarding his well-being?

    <p>Adjustment to life in the mines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist struggle with due to his longing for home and family?

    <p>Homesickness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What provides the protagonist with a sense of comfort and connection to his past life outside the mines?

    <p>Relationship with Fate Stone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for Amethina consuming amethysts?

    <p>To relieve symptoms of dizziness and breathlessness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mineral is identified as an indication of proximity to The Surface?

    <p>Borlen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the crew fear upon realizing their proximity to The Surface?

    <p>Capture by humans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the crew's aversion primarily directed towards?

    <p>The Surface environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Epidot conflicted between?

    <p>Mining the valuable borlen and protecting his crew</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text primarily focus on?

    <p>The crew's dilemma of being unexpectedly close to The Surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Amethina suspect the crew is doing as she displays symptoms of dizziness and breathlessness?

    <p>Traveling upward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the crew realize about their location when Epidot halts their work?

    <p>They are outside the mapped perimeter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist theorize about their digging location?

    <p>They might have been digging beneath a steep decline on The Surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the crew debate upon realizing their proximity to The Surface?

    <p>The risks and benefits of mining the borlen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist hint at, indicating a potential resolution to the situation?

    <p>A potential solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of tension within the crew?

    <p>The crew's aversion to the Surface environment and reluctance to mine the borlen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tradition does Seventh not follow, causing him to be different from the other dwarves?

    <p>Singing to the gems for good luck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of Seventh's pet, and what is it afraid of?

    <p>Leaf, afraid of darkness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the dwarf with large ears who has not spoken in two hundred years?

    <p>Gilpin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the central themes portrayed in the story?

    <p>Acceptance, bullying, and compassion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Seventh's struggle with being different and his compassion for Leaf represent?

    <p>Central themes in the story</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do the crew sleep and eat for months at a time?

    <p>In temporary quarters near the mine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action of Rudger leads to a physical altercation with Seventh?

    <p>Trying to harm Leaf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text provide insight into?

    <p>The crew's daily life, their mining work, and the dynamics among the dwarves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main source of tension and conflict in the story?

    <p>Seventh's struggle with being different</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Seventh's protective nature towards Leaf demonstrate?

    <p>His care and concern for the small creature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the text setting the stage for?

    <p>Potential character development and conflict resolution among the dwarves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Seventh teased and belittled for by Rudger?

    <p>Being different</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the crew's reaction to the news of the human king's death and the ascension of the queen?

    <p>They laugh at the notion of a human invading their caverns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What surprises and scandalizes the crew about the protagonist's interest?

    <p>The protagonist's interest in the human princess</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gesture does Gilpin show towards the protagonist after supper?

    <p>Bringing the protagonist a bed, showing a gesture of kindness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Gilpin discover about the protagonist that leads to a moment of curiosity and potential significance?

    <p>The protagonist's Fate Stone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text offer insights into?

    <p>The protagonist's inner conflict and desires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the crew discuss about the young human princess and the queen?

    <p>The queen's excessive use of gems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist imagine despite feeling ashamed?

    <p>Life on the surface and a connection to it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the crew tease the protagonist about?

    <p>Being a 'human lover' and potentially wanting to be banished to the surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the crew receive news about during supper?

    <p>The death of the human king and the ascension of the queen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the crew laugh at the notion of?

    <p>A human invading their caverns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist express an interest in that surprises the crew?

    <p>The human princess</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the crew discuss about the queen's behavior?

    <p>The queen's excessive use of gems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused the ground to shake and the girl to stomp her feet in a rage?

    <p>The rumbling from the queen's arrival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the girl's action of stomping her feet in a rage lead the boy to believe?

    <p>The ground was going to collapse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the boy and girl argue about as they hurried away?

    <p>The queen's impending arrival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the gnome chant as it ran off after being dropped by the boy?

    <p>Message for Lord Wiesel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the queen offer the protagonist to eat, which they find disgusting and spit out?

    <p>An apple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the queen offer the protagonist to eat, which they find potent and delicious?

    <p>A ruby</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the queen reflect on about her wearing jewels when there are hungry dwarves?

    <p>The oddity of her wearing jewels when there are hungry dwarves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the queen express her interest in meeting?

    <p>A dwarf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the queen offer the protagonist after reflecting on her wearing jewels?

    <p>A diamond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the queen use to hold the protagonist in place during the encounter?

    <p>Magic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist reveal about their dwelling to the queen?

    <p>They eat rubies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the queen express her interest in offering the protagonist more of?

    <p>Gems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the queen express her interest in the protagonist's presence and offering them more of?

    <p>Gems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the queen find amusing about the protagonist's reaction to the offered apple?

    <p>The protagonist finds it disgusting and spits it out</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the queen express her interest in not doing regarding the protagonist's gems?

    <p>Stealing their gems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the queen and the protagonist share a lighthearted moment discussing?

    <p>The concept of creatures wearing mutton and carrots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color is the gown worn by the human queen?

    <p>Deep purple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the queen blame on the princess, Snow White?

    <p>Being attacked by her subjects with apples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist feel upon observing the opulence of human furnishings?

    <p>A sense of precarity in the human way of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Lord Wiesel remind the queen of?

    <p>The princess's importance as her heir</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist observe about the differences between human and dwarf meals?

    <p>The taste of the apple eaten by the queen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the protagonist's observations offer a unique perspective on?

    <p>The human world and its complexities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the text's descriptions?

    <p>The queen, the castle, and the opulence of human lifestyle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the encounter with the human queen provide insights into?

    <p>The political and social dynamics within the human kingdom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist witness a conversation about between the queen and Lord Wiesel?

    <p>The princess's importance and the complexities of her marriage and succession</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist feel upon witnessing the conversation between the queen and Lord Wiesel?

    <p>A sense of precarity in the human way of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the queen blame on the princess, Snow White?

    <p>Being attacked by her subjects with apples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist observe about the differences between human and dwarf meals?

    <p>The taste of the apple eaten by the queen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the queen reveal about her past?

    <p>She was sent away at 18 to marry the king</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the dwarf decide to take the queen's offer of a tour?

    <p>To learn about The Surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the queen offer the dwarf if he becomes her subject?

    <p>A life without abuse and plenty of gems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the dwarf unintentionally offend the queen about?

    <p>Implying humans are not nice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the queen share with the dwarf about her feelings towards those around her?

    <p>Her lack of true friends and her distrust of those around her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes a commotion in the queen's presence?

    <p>The dwarf's pet bat, Leaf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the queen express interest in regarding the dwarf?

    <p>His magical abilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the gnome's message warn Lord Wiesel against?

    <p>Advising the Queen to consider a strategic marriage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the dwarf share with the queen about his own past?

    <p>His tragic upbringing and mistreatment he faced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes Lord Wiesel to transform into a furry, ratlike creature?

    <p>The message's accusations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the dwarf's pet bat, Leaf, cause in the queen's presence?

    <p>A commotion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Queen's reaction to the transformed Lord Wiesel?

    <p>She dismisses him by flinging him out of a window</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the queen offer the dwarf to sit on?

    <p>A squishy, uncomfortable chair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist observe about the Queen's magical abilities?

    <p>They reveal significant magical abilities possessed by humans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the dwarf decline to reveal to the queen?

    <p>His magical abilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Queen find solace in, declaring it as the only one she can trust?

    <p>Her reflection in a large mirror</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the queen express about her distrust of others?

    <p>Her lack of true friends</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist attempt to do with a half-eaten apple?

    <p>Take a bite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary perspective from which the text is narrated?

    <p>The protagonist's perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the Queen's actions and magical abilities illustrate about her character?

    <p>Her strength and determination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the unfolding events reveal about the Queen's character?

    <p>Her complexity and intrigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Queen contemplating when she expresses frustration and distrust?

    <p>Turning traitors into weasels and rats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of the Queen catching the protagonist with the half-eaten apple?

    <p>The Queen questions the protagonist's loyalty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary theme illustrated by the Queen's actions and magical abilities?

    <p>Betrayal and power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What realization does the protagonist have about the queen's actions?

    <p>She had been taken by the beard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers the protagonist's realization about the queen's true nature?

    <p>The cold splashes clearing his mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist's realization about the queen's actions lead him to feel?

    <p>Betrayed and foolish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist's realization prompt him to think about his own past actions?

    <p>His disregard for warnings about human treachery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the huntsman do to spare Snow White's life?

    <p>Kills a boar and takes its heart to the queen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does Snow White end up, which is forbidden for humans?

    <p>The dwarf colony</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator do when the huntsman spares Snow White?

    <p>Follows Snow White into the dwarf tunnels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the huntsman do to take to the queen, sparing Snow White?

    <p>The boar's heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the huntsman throws his knife at a boar?

    <p>He spares Snow White</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does Snow White disappear into, leading the narrator to follow her?

    <p>The dwarf caverns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the huntsman's heavy footfalls fading signify?

    <p>He leaves, allowing the narrator to breathe a sigh of relief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the huntsman warn Snow White not to do?

    <p>Return to the castle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the huntsman retrieve to take to the queen after sparing Snow White?

    <p>The boar's heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator do when the huntsman leaves?

    <p>Breathe a sigh of relief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the huntsman do to spare Snow White's life?

    <p>Kills a boar and takes its heart to the queen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the huntsman do to spare Snow White's life?

    <p>Kills a boar and takes its heart to the queen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Borlen use to seek guidance on freeing himself and defeating the queen?

    <p>His Fate Stone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Borlen do after encountering a poison-apple tree with ripe, dangerous-looking apples?

    <p>He is led by his beard and hears the voices of Snow White and the huntsman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes tension between Snow White and the huntsman?

    <p>Snow White commands the huntsman not to kill innocent creatures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary setting of the story?

    <p>A fairy-tale world with magical elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Borlen consider doing to free himself from Queen Elfrieda's commands?

    <p>Helping someone else take the queen's crown</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Borlen pick up when he feels hungry on his journey?

    <p>Stones to gnaw on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Snow White command the huntsman not to do?

    <p>Kill innocent creatures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the huntsman do as Snow White falls to the ground?

    <p>He draws his knife</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Borlen use to seek guidance on freeing himself and defeating the queen?

    <p>His Fate Stone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Borlen use to seek guidance on freeing himself and defeating the queen?

    <p>His Fate Stone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Borlen use to seek guidance on freeing himself and defeating the queen?

    <p>His Fate Stone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Borlen use to seek guidance on freeing himself and defeating the queen?

    <p>His Fate Stone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the crew mistake Snow White for when they find her sleeping in their beds?

    <p>A bear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the crew decide to do when they find Snow White in their beds?

    <p>Leave without waking her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist struggle with when the crew questions him about his absence?

    <p>Coming up with a believable story</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the crew insist the protagonist do when they hear noises from the quarters?

    <p>Investigate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text set the stage for at the end of the passage?

    <p>Further complications and potential risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the crew mistake Snow White for when they find her sleeping in their beds?

    <p>A bear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the crew decide to do when they find Snow White in their beds?

    <p>Leave without waking her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist struggle with when the crew questions him about his absence?

    <p>Coming up with a believable story</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the crew insist the protagonist do when they hear noises from the quarters?

    <p>Investigate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text set the stage for at the end of the passage?

    <p>Further complications and potential risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist witness using a Fate Stone?

    <p>The queen's conversation with the huntsman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Snow White accuse the protagonist of plotting with?

    <p>Her stepmother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Snow White reveal about her intentions and efforts?

    <p>Her fear of her stepmother's intentions and her efforts to please her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the queen do after questioning the huntsman about the dwarf?

    <p>Turns to her mirror</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protagonist worried about being commanded to do?

    <p>Report Snow White's death to the queen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist use to see the huntsman giving Snow White's heart to the queen?

    <p>Fate Stone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does Snow White fall asleep?

    <p>In the crew's quarters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the queen do after questioning the huntsman about the dwarf?

    <p>Turns to her mirror</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist fear being commanded to do by the queen?

    <p>Report Snow White's death to the queen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist use to see the huntsman giving Snow White's heart to the queen?

    <p>Fate Stone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does Snow White fall asleep?

    <p>In the crew's quarters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protagonist worried about regarding the huntsman?

    <p>The huntsman giving Snow White's heart to the queen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist do with Leaf when Snow White tries to pet him?

    <p>She snatches him up and puts him inside her shirt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Snow White offer to Leaf before the protagonist intervenes?

    <p>A sour berry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Leaf react when the protagonist snatches him up?

    <p>He squeaks in protest for a moment, then settles in to sleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the crew's primary concern after realizing they are trapped on The Surface?

    <p>Being ambushed by an army of humans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Amethina realize she has lost during the collapse?

    <p>Her maps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Garnesha suggest as a solution to Amethina's panic?

    <p>Setting things right and not panicking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Amethina propose to do after realizing she has lost her maps?

    <p>Start digging and be back to the main tunnels by sundown</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Snow White complain about after sleeping on the floor?

    <p>The hard floor giving her a headache</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Snow White fear the queen's huntsman might do?

    <p>Waiting to kill her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Seventh do when Snow White accidentally spills dirt on him?

    <p>React angrily and reject her assistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes tension between Seventh and Snow White?

    <p>Struggle to work together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Snow White offer in return for the crew's help?

    <p>To protect the crew</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the crew do to create more space in the cottage?

    <p>Start digging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Snow White's bird, Leaf, do inside the cottage?

    <p>Flies inside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Seventh ask Leaf to do?

    <p>Come to him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Snow White claim she can't do because of the queen's huntsman?

    <p>Leave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Snow White accidentally spill on Seventh?

    <p>Dirt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Snow White try to do to help Seventh?

    <p>Help clean the dirt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the crew decide to do after discussing where Snow White should sleep?

    <p>Sleep on the floor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the dwarf leader who reluctantly agrees to let Snow White and the Seventh stay?

    <p>Epidot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of dwelling does the crew begin building for shelter and safety?

    <p>Surface dwelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Snow White prove to be, leading to the crew's erratic and nervous behavior around her?

    <p>Unhelpful and critical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Snow White complain about after the crew finishes the cottage and gathers inside?

    <p>Darkness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who prepares a meal for the crew and Snow White, while still feeling nervous around her?

    <p>Epidot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the crew and Snow White find in the completed shelter?

    <p>Temporary refuge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the crew struggle with due to the unfamiliar conditions on the surface?

    <p>Slow and clumsy work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Snow White demand after the crew finishes the cottage and gathers inside?

    <p>Food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the pet human that Snow White brings with her?

    <p>Seventh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the crew eventually agree to do despite initial resistance?

    <p>Build the dwelling according to human fashion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the crew spend an uncomfortable night outside and hurry to complete the next day?

    <p>The shelter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the crew's behavior around Snow White after she proves to be unhelpful and critical?

    <p>Erratic and nervous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Snow White express disdain for and refuse to let her stepmother win?

    <p>The food brought to her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Snow White eat after declaring she will not starve?

    <p>A rat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who experiences stomach issues after consuming the beetles?

    <p>Rudger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What false news does a gnome deliver about Snow White's death?

    <p>Due to wild beasts in the woods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does Snow White fall asleep?

    <p>In the crew's beds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Snow White find surprisingly palatable?

    <p>Beetles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a gnome deliver a false message of regarding Snow White's death?

    <p>Wild beasts in the woods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Snow White express gratitude for?

    <p>The dwarves' company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Rudger and Snow White eat and find surprisingly palatable?

    <p>Beetles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Snow White reject and detest?

    <p>Mushrooms and sour berries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Snow White command the huntsman not to do?

    <p>Bring her mushrooms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the crew pester Snow White with?

    <p>Questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What traditional human food does Snow White demand to eat?

    <p>Ham, cheese, bread, apples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Snow White express shock about the dwarves never having?

    <p>Apples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What substitutes does the huntsman, Seventh, gather for Snow White?

    <p>Beetles, worms, dead rat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What captivates the dwarves in Snow White's story?

    <p>Her dramatic story erasing the huntsman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Snow White confront the huntsman about upon his return?

    <p>The apples he brought</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the crew praise Snow White's quick thinking in?

    <p>Seeking refuge underground</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Snow White emphasize about the constant danger royals face?

    <p>The need for traditional human food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Snow White belittle the dwarves' diet as?

    <p>Dirt and rocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the dwarves eagerly examine from the huntsman's substitutes?

    <p>Unconventional substitutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Snow White dismiss as substitutes for traditional human food?

    <p>Beetles, worms, dead rat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Snow White refuse to eat?

    <p>Strolg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the huntsman gather for Snow White?

    <p>Beetles, worms, dead rat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the protagonist consider doing when the prince expressed his longing for Snow White?

    <p>Leading the prince to Snow White</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the protagonist use to persuade the prince's horse to return to him?

    <p>Threw a rock at the horse's hindquarters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the protagonist feel after the prince left for the castle?

    <p>A slight tingle in the beard, wondering if it was wrong to keep the prince from Snow White</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the protagonist wonder about in relation to Leaf, the character mentioned at the end of the passage?

    <p>Whether Leaf would ever leave the protagonist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the crew discuss upon realizing Snow White's illness?

    <p>The effectiveness of human medicine for treating dwarves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protagonist contemplating at the end of the text?

    <p>Using the Fate Stone to find a cure for Snow White</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Snow White's primary fear if she is discovered alive?

    <p>Starting a war with her stepmother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the crew pledge to do for Snow White?

    <p>Protect her from the human colony</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist turn to for help when feeling helpless?

    <p>His Fate Stone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Snow White's illness cause her to become?

    <p>Withdrawn and weak</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the crew excited about just before Snow White falls ill?

    <p>Breaking through the tunnels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the crew worry about regarding Snow White's health?

    <p>The potential consequences on their mission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist contemplate using to help Snow White?

    <p>The Fate Stone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Snow White fear might happen if she is discovered alive?

    <p>Starting a war with her stepmother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the crew concerned about upon reaching the colony?

    <p>The reaction of Snow White's stepmother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Snow White celebrate with the crew before falling ill?

    <p>The crew's protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the magic mirror show Queen Elfrieda?

    <p>A vision of Snow White at a cottage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the dwarf ultimately reveal to Queen Elfrieda about who is the fairest?

    <p>Snow White is the fairest of them all</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the queen show the dwarf in a box, claiming it to be Snow White's heart?

    <p>A boar's heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the dwarf consider seeking help from in order to keep Snow White safe from the queen?

    <p>Prince Florian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does the dwarf grapple with the idea of confiding in, but fears the queen's retaliation?

    <p>Gilpin, a member of the crew</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the crew's primary concern after realizing Snow White is at the cottage?

    <p>Keeping Snow White hidden from the queen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the queen vow to do after the dwarf reveals the truth about Snow White?

    <p>Punish the huntsman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the dwarf see in the magic mirror that causes him to hastily conceal it?

    <p>Snow White at the cottage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dwarf torn between regarding seeking help and confiding in Gilpin?

    <p>Risking the queen's interference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the queen demand the dwarf to use the mirror for?

    <p>Reveal Snow White's location</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Queen Elfrieda express towards the huntsman after the truth is revealed?

    <p>Rage and a vow for punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What captivates the dwarf upon his return to the cottage?

    <p>Keeping Snow White safe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the evil queen's demand that leads to Snow White's collapse?

    <p>She commands the dwarf to give Snow White a poisoned apple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dwarf's reaction after realizing his role as the villain in the story?

    <p>He feels immense guilt and apologizes to Snow White</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text end?

    <p>The dwarf is at the peak of the mountain, facing the storm with a heavy heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the queen gloat over while Snow White collapses?

    <p>Being the fairest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the crew react to the dwarf's betrayal?

    <p>They are unaware of the dwarf's role</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dwarf's emotional state as he tries to escape from the crew?

    <p>He feels the weight of his guilt and despair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text portray about the dwarf's realization of his role in the story?

    <p>He feels deep remorse for his actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the queen's command to the dwarf after the crew arrives at the scene?

    <p>To lie about Snow White's death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the dwarf feel as he faces the storm at the peak of the mountain?

    <p>He has a heavy heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dwarf's reaction after the queen forces him to give the poisoned apple to Snow White?

    <p>He realizes his betrayal and feels immense guilt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the queen's reaction to Snow White's fate?

    <p>She gloats over her fate, claiming to be the fairest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the dwarf do after realizing his role in the story?

    <p>He apologizes to Snow White and flees from the crew</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes anxiety for the dwarves in the story?

    <p>The possibility of being enslaved by Snow White and the urgency to reach the main tunnels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Grump try to prevent Snow White from doing?

    <p>Eating the poisoned apple offered by the queen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the queen's response to Grump's warning about the apple?

    <p>Insists that the apple is not poisoned and dismisses Grump's warning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes Snow White to recoil from the apple?

    <p>Grump's warning about the apple's true nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Grump feel powerless to do in the story?

    <p>Prevent Snow White from eating the poisoned apple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of tension and conflict in the story?

    <p>The queen's potential threat to Snow White</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Snow White believe about the apple offered by the queen?

    <p>She believes it to be harmless</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Grump particularly anxious about?

    <p>Snow White's safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes anxiety for the dwarves in the story?

    <p>The possibility of being enslaved by Snow White and the urgency to reach the main tunnels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Snow White's condition in the story?

    <p>Improving but still too weak to travel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dwarves' concern about Snow White's safety?

    <p>Intensifies as they try to prevent her from consuming the poisoned apple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the queen disguise herself as when offering the apple to Snow White?

    <p>A haggard woman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist persuade Prince Florian to do?

    <p>Kiss Snow White awake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Prince Florian's main concern before embarking on the journey?

    <p>Choosing the right clothing to bring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist imply about the concept of true love's kiss?

    <p>It may not exist, but it's worth trying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Prince Florian's initial reluctance about regarding kissing Snow White?

    <p>Kissing her on the lips</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Queen Elfrieda use to bind Snow White, Florian, and the crew together?

    <p>A whip</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Prince Florian do when facing Queen Elfrieda?

    <p>Draws his sword to protect Snow White</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the crew's reaction when they are confronted by Queen Elfrieda?

    <p>They stand shakily in front of Snow White with their axes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the protagonist and Florian share in the fire-lit setting in the woods?

    <p>Supper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist recount to Florian about Snow White's story?

    <p>Her hunger and eating a rat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who startles the protagonist and Florian in the woods with a mysterious noise?

    <p>Gilpin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Gilpin bring to the protagonist and Florian in the woods?

    <p>Gems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the protagonist and Florian continue their journey with Gilpin's help?

    <p>Following markers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Florian and the protagonist uncover in their journey with Gilpin's help?

    <p>Snow White's glass coffin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Florian and the protagonist prepare to do when they uncover Snow White's glass coffin?

    <p>Wake Snow White with true love's kiss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the mysterious noise turn out to be in the woods?

    <p>Gilpin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Gilpin share with the protagonist and Florian to restore their strength?

    <p>Gems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist recount to Florian about Snow White's condition?

    <p>Her hunger and eating a rat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Florian and the protagonist find with Gilpin's help in the woods?

    <p>Snow White's glass coffin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the protagonist and Florian share in the fire-lit setting in the woods?

    <p>Supper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Prince Florian hesitate to kiss Snow White to save her life?

    <p>He has never kissed anyone before</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method is the group planning to use to awaken Snow White?

    <p>Cold water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What interrupts the group's attempt to carry Snow White for the cold water method?

    <p>Accusation of stealing a 'pin-chess'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is ejected from Snow White's mouth when she falls from the crystal coffin?

    <p>Something red and shiny</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long has Snow White been asleep when she awakens?

    <p>Half a year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Snow White's reaction upon waking up?

    <p>Displeasure and hunger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Snow White react to Prince Florian's claim of being her true love?

    <p>Not as he expects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Snow White realize about the circumstances surrounding her awakening?

    <p>She hasn't eaten</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leads to an unexpected and awkward interaction with Prince Florian?

    <p>Snow White's awakening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Snow White's awakening lead to?

    <p>An unexpected and awkward interaction with Prince Florian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Snow White express after waking up?

    <p>Displeasure and hunger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Snow White's primary reaction to her awakening?

    <p>Displeasure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist pretend to be in order to distract the stable boy?

    <p>A gnome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the tension and unease to grow as they prepare for the night in the woods?

    <p>The protagonist's anxiety about being watched and followed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text end with, creating a sense of foreboding and uncertainty?

    <p>A sense of foreboding and uncertainty as they prepare to spend the night in the woods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the stable boy fall for, allowing Prince Florian to prepare his horse?

    <p>A fake romantic message from Lady Violet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist start to doubt after riding into the woods?

    <p>Their sense of direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist feel like is happening as they go to gather wood in the woods?

    <p>Something is following them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the stable boy's reaction allow Prince Florian to do?

    <p>Prepare his horse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist and Prince Florian plan to do when they ride into the woods?

    <p>Set up camp for the night</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the stable boy believe he is rushing to meet?

    <p>Lady Violet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist start to feel as they prepare for the night in the woods?

    <p>Increasingly uneasy and like they are being watched and followed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist doubt as they ride into the woods with Prince Florian?

    <p>Their sense of direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the stable boy fall for, allowing Prince Florian to prepare his horse?

    <p>A fake romantic message from Lady Violet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Queen Elfrieda manipulate Borlen to do?

    <p>Bring her to the cottage where Snow White and the others are celebrating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physical discomfort does Borlen experience when he tries to resist the queen's command?

    <p>Itching</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the encounter with Queen Elfrieda add to the story?

    <p>Complexity and raised stakes for the characters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrative highlight about the characters?

    <p>Power dynamics and manipulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the crew decide to do after discussing the attempted murder of Snow White?

    <p>Protect Snow White and celebrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Snow White recognize about Borlen when he brings Queen Elfrieda to the cottage?

    <p>He is her friend, not a servant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential conflict set up by the scene with Queen Elfrieda?

    <p>Borlen's loyalty to Snow White versus the queen's control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Snow White express her discontent with Prince Florian about?

    <p>Not bringing food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the dwarf, Borlen, experience when trying to resist the queen's command?

    <p>Physical discomfort and itching</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the crew do upon realizing Borlen's actions under the queen's influence?

    <p>They are shocked</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the encounter with Queen Elfrieda foreshadow in the story?

    <p>Potential betrayal and conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the group discuss about the attempted murder of Snow White?

    <p>Confusion about the responsible party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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