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What did Mr. Armin use to do with Simon Bass?
What did Mr. Armin use to do with Simon Bass?
Why did Armin disguise himself from the protagonist?
Why did Armin disguise himself from the protagonist?
What did the protagonist learn about the business of friendship?
What did the protagonist learn about the business of friendship?
What did the protagonist learn to do when necessary?
What did the protagonist learn to do when necessary?
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What did the protagonist and Mr. Pope's boys discuss on their walk home?
What did the protagonist and Mr. Pope's boys discuss on their walk home?
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What new terms did the protagonist learn since his arrival?
What new terms did the protagonist learn since his arrival?
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What did the protagonist reflect on?
What did the protagonist reflect on?
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What did Julia do to save up for passage money and learn French?
What did Julia do to save up for passage money and learn French?
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How did Julia disguise herself when she approached Widge and Sander?
How did Julia disguise herself when she approached Widge and Sander?
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What did Mr. Pope think about the situation with Julia?
What did Mr. Pope think about the situation with Julia?
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What did Sander think about Julia's behavior towards Mr. Pope?
What did Sander think about Julia's behavior towards Mr. Pope?
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What did Widge feel when Julia shared the news about her chance to act in France?
What did Widge feel when Julia shared the news about her chance to act in France?
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What did Widge wish Julia as they parted ways?
What did Widge wish Julia as they parted ways?
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What did Widge learn from his experience with Julia and her departure?
What did Widge learn from his experience with Julia and her departure?
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Study Notes
Learning the Business of Acting and the Meaning of Friendship
- Mr. Armin reveals his true identity by removing prosthetics from his face.
- Armin used to work with Simon Bass, a thief and con artist who often disguised himself.
- Armin may have disguised himself from the protagonist to avoid being exposed or to ensure obedience.
- The protagonist is allowed to stay on as a prentice with the Chamberlain's Men.
- The protagonist realizes that he is being offered a chance to become part of a real-life family.
- Learning the business of friendship is as difficult as learning the business of acting.
- The protagonist learns to put on a smile when necessary, even if he feels like crying.
- Parting is bitter and not a sweet sorrow.
- The protagonist and Mr. Pope's boys walk home and discuss their upcoming meal, toad-in-the-hole.
- The protagonist has learned many new terms, including fencing, London jargon, and words related to honesty, trust, loyalty, friendship, family, and home.
- The protagonist has been unlearning old terms and picking up new ones since his arrival.
- The protagonist reflects on how much he has learned and how much he has yet to learn.
Julia leaves for France to pursue acting, leaving her friends behind
- Widge and Sander are approached by Julia, disguised as a serving maid
- Julia is now a lady and greets Mr. Pope, but her tone is unfriendly
- Mr. Pope wishes things could have worked out differently
- Sander thinks Julia should have been kinder to Mr. Pope
- Julia shares the good news that she may have the chance to act in France
- Julia has been working for a French wine merchant to save up for passage money and learn French
- Widge and Sander wish Julia luck, but Widge feels forlorn and like crying
- Widge puts on a smile for Julia and wishes her "Fair 'chieve you"
- Parting is bitter as gall, and Widge lets his tears flow
- Mr. Pope calls Julia a plucky girl
- Widge, Sander, and Mr. Pope walk home and reflect on the new terms they have learned
- Widge has learned the importance of honesty, trust, loyalty, friendship, family, and home.
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Test your knowledge of "Learning the Business of Acting and the Meaning of Friendship" with this quiz! Explore the journey of the protagonist as he learns about the acting industry and the value of friendship. From encountering a former con artist to becoming a part of a real-life family, this story is full of twists and turns. See how well you remember the important moments and themes by taking this quiz. Keywords: acting, friendship, business, family, loyalty.