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What does Rosamond ask Nate the Great to help her find?
How does Nate the Great initially react to Rosamond's request for help?
What type of relationship do Annie and Rosamond have?
What specific detail does Rosamond provide about the lost item?
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What does Nate the Great consider after reading Rosamond's second card?
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What characteristics does Nate the Great notice about the man on the stamp?
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Why does Nate the Great feel he cannot begin the case immediately?
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What action does Rosamond threaten if Nate does not take the case?
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What realization did Nate have while interacting with Sludge?
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What did Rosamond claim when she returned home?
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Where did Rosamond eventually find her troll?
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How did Rosamond's method of packing relate to the disappearance of her troll?
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What does Nate attribute to sometimes forgetting where things are placed?
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What unique trait does Nate mention about trolls?
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What gift did Rosamond intend to give to Nate?
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How did Sludge react to the troll?
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What did Nate conclude about the King of Sweden at the end?
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What is the overall message Nate conveys about forgotten items?
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What did Rosamond think would be a suitable home for her cats’ toy mice?
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What does the phrase 'NORGE KJERLIGHET ROSAMOND' mean?
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What item did Nate suspect Rosamond lost based on her description?
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What kind of food did trolls prefer, as indicated in the story?
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Why was Nate the Great concerned about a case in a palace?
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What did Esmeralda say Rosamond planned to do after hiking in Norway?
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What was significant about the trolls that Nate saw in the store window?
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What did Nate realize he might have misunderstood at the end of the story?
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What activity did Nate and Sludge indulge in after returning from the library?
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What type of clothing did Rosamond and her cats wear in the photo?
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What did Nate find noteworthy about Rosamond's packing style?
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What did Rosamond plan to do with the T-shirts she bought?
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Who did Nate want to consult for more information regarding Rosamond?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Nate the Great
- Nate the Great is a detective accompanied by his dog, Sludge, solving various cases.
- Rosamond, a friend, is mentioned as someone with strange cases for Nate, but she is vacationing in Scandinavia during the summer.
Rosamond's Dilemma
- Rosamond sends a postcard from Sweden, mentioning she lost something small and nighttime-related.
- The lost item is described as intelligent but has a long nose, hinting it might be a troll.
Nate's Initial Reaction
- Initially dismisses Rosamond's case since it is far away, throwing the postcard away.
- Receives a second card with rules stating if he doesn’t take the case, he must contact Rosamond.
Investigation Begins
- Nate decides to take on the case, intrigued by its international nature and the potential to save the King of Sweden from Rosamond's involvement.
- First step in the investigation leads him to Annie, a friend of Rosamond who helped pack for her trip.
Discovering Rosamond's Packing
- Annie mentions the contents of Rosamond's suitcase, including clothes and toys for her cats, but nothing that resembles the lost item.
- A photo from Norway shows Rosamond and her cats in T-shirts, implying she bought souvenirs.
Clues About Trolls
- Nate speculates Rosamond lost something she purchased, suggesting it could be a troll since they are commonly associated with Scandinavia.
- Research at the library reveals that trolls live in dark places, aligning with Rosamond's description of the lost item.
Finding More Clues
- Visits Esmeralda, another friend, who knows about Rosamond's travel plans including hiking and shopping.
- Esmeralda possesses a picture of Rosamond in a palace holding something with long, dark hair, originally thought to be a troll.
Realization and Setback
- Nate realizes he might be mistaken, as the beloved item might not be the troll after all, leading him to reconsider his findings.
- Sludge, Nate’s dog, explores for his buried bone, inspiring Nate to rethink how one might forget where they placed something important.
Climax: Meeting Rosamond
- Rosamond arrives home, frustrated over the missing troll and claims fame in Scandinavia.
- She is unaware of what happened to the troll and checks her suitcase, revealing she had packed it in her hiking boot.
Resolution of the Case
- Nate deduces that Rosamond placed the troll in her boot for safekeeping, then forgot about it after using the boots on her hike.
- Rosamond retrieves the troll and gifts Nate a troll as a souvenir from her trip, solidifying their friendship.
Final Thoughts
- Nate reflects on how unique cases can often lead to unexpected solutions and connections.
- The case teaches the importance of memory and organization, while also handling humorous outcomes, especially for the King of Sweden, who escapes Rosamond's pursuit.
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