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Most dwarves are born at least a mile below The Surface, preferably in a cavern filled with crystals and gems
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I was fed healthy powerful gems within a few hours of birth, to give me the best chance in life
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My parents had been traveling upward the day I was born
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A dwarfling can stay inside its mother’s belly for a solid decade or more
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True or false: Gnomes were larger than dwarves in the story?
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True or false: The protagonist had no interest in gnomes or The Surface?
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True or false: The protagonist's family supported their desire to explore The Surface?
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True or false: Dwarves were invulnerable to harm if their beard was grabbed?
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True or false: The protagonist was hesitant about venturing to The Surface?
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True or false: The protagonist willingly embraced their responsibilities in the underground mines?
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True or false: The threat of punishment for attempting to escape to The Surface was nonexistent?
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True or false: The protagonist's mother fully supported their longing to explore The Surface?
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True or false: The protagonist was indifferent to witnessing human customs and finding curious items like leaves?
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True or false: There was no conflict between the protagonist and their mother over the desire to explore The Surface?
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True or false: The protagonist had doubts about their wish to explore The Surface?
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True or false: The protagonist's rebellious behavior was considered appropriate for their age?
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Is Borlen fed a rare ruby believed to ward off evil and lengthen lives?
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Borlen exhibits a fear of depths, crying and showing signs of distress when taken deeper underground.
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Despite attempts to acclimate him to depths with gems and sights, Borlen's fear only worsens.
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Borlen's parents are well-informed about The Surface.
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Humans are described as dwarflike creatures, but taller and with a shorter lifespan, wearing gems as adornments.
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Borlen's fear of depths and curiosity about The Surface shape his unique perspective and desires.
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Borlen is equally drawn to going downward and develops a fascination with The Surface and humans.
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Borlen's name is derived from a mineral found near The Surface.
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Gnomes occasionally bring news from the human world to Borlen.
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Borlen's fear of depths and curiosity about The Surface set the stage for potential conflicts in his future adventures.
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Borlen was born in a cavern near the earth's surface, with roots, water, and salty gruel as food.
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Borlen's father indulges Borlen's curiosity and takes him to the records room to learn about The Surface and humans.
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Is Borlen the only dwarf in the nursery mines?
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Did Borlen retaliate against Rudger and the other dwarflings?
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Did Borlen's mother refuse to let him keep the bat as a pet?
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Does the story focus on Borlen's struggle to find his place and purpose among the dwarflings?
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Is Rudger portrayed as a compassionate and understanding character?
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Does the narrative explore the theme of individuality and the challenges of fitting in?
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Does Borlen compare himself to a baby bat?
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Does the text capture the physical journey of a young dwarf?
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Does Borlen find solace in caring for the bat?
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Is the bond with the bat in the story a symbol of Borlen's longing for companionship?
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Does Borlen face no struggles with feelings of inadequacy in the story?
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Does the narrative provide a stark contrast between Borlen's struggles with the dwarflings and his bond with the bat?
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Is Borlen the protagonist of the story?
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Does Borlen feel out of place and struggle to make friends in the nursery mines?
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Is Borlen obsessed with finding a means of escape to The Surface?
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Does Borlen have a particular fondness for the dragon hatchery in the nursery mines?
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Is the dragon hatchery a warm, dark cavern where dragon eggs are kept?
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Does Borlen's mother urge him to make friends and get used to the depths before he receives his summons?
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Is Borlen enthusiastic about receiving his summons and has no fascination with The Surface?
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Does Borlen's mother attempt to bribe other dwarflings to include him in their games?
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Is Rudger an older dwarf with a thick ginger beard and is close to receiving his summons?
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Does the narrative highlight Borlen's struggle to fit in and his unique interests?
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Are Borlen's interactions with the other dwarflings central to the storyline?
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Does the extract provide a glimpse into the social dynamics and challenges faced by Rudger?
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True or false: Epidot was the one who noticed the protagonist and urged them to follow him?
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True or false: The protagonist never overcame their dizziness while working in the mines?
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True or false: The protagonist was fed a piece of yellow jasper to ease their dizziness?
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True or false: The protagonist's primary task in the mines was to work on the wall with an ax?
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Seventh is the protagonist of the story, 'The Seventh Dwarf'
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Seventh's pet, Leaf, is not afraid of the depths
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Gilpin, a dwarf with large ears, has been silent for two hundred years
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Rudger, a dwarf in the story, is compassionate and understanding
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The story does not explore the theme of acceptance and bullying in a mining community
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Seventh's struggle with being different is not a central theme in the story
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The crew in the story only spends a short time in temporary quarters near the mine
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Seventh has no interest in singing, unlike the other dwarves
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Seventh's compassion for Leaf plays a significant role in the narrative
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The text does not provide insight into the crew's daily life and mining work
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Seventh's physical altercation with Rudger was not related to defending Leaf
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The story sets the stage for potential character development and conflict resolution among the dwarves
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Amethina consumes amethysts for relief from dizziness and breathlessness
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The crew is almost a mile outside the mapped perimeter when Epidot halts their work
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The crew is in disbelief at the presence of borlen, suggesting they are miles below The Surface
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The protagonist theorizes that they might have been digging beneath a steep decline on The Surface, possibly a mountain
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Amethina fears capture by humans when they discover their proximity to The Surface
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Epidot seems conflicted between mining the valuable borlen and protecting his crew
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The crew's aversion to the Surface environment and reluctance to mine the borlen creates tension
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The protagonist appears to have a solution in mind, hinting at a potential resolution to the situation
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The text showcases the crew’s dilemma of being unexpectedly close to The Surface and the potential consequences of their discovery
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The crew is involved in mining activities near The Surface
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The protagonist's fate stone is rose quartz, known for its kindness and insight-enhancing properties
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Epidot identifies the dark, pliable sediment as borlen, indicating proximity to The Surface
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True or false: The Seventh bit Rudger during dinner, causing a disturbance?
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True or false: The crew members have specific roles and strengths, such as fast digging, navigation skills, and detecting earth tremors and water?
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True or false: The Seventh is referred to as 'Seventh' or 'Grump' by the crew members?
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True or false: The Seventh finds solace in his Fate Stone, through which he can see his parents?
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True or false: The crew members, including the protagonist, are involved in mining activities, each with a specific skill set?
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True or false: The protagonist's mother joins a crew as a Third, hoping to be close to him and alleviate her worries?
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True or false: The crew members have a sense of camaraderie and family, but the Seventh feels isolated and struggles with his identity and acceptance among his peers?
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True or false: The protagonist's relationship with his Fate Stone and the memories of his parents provide him with a sense of comfort and connection to his past life outside the mines?
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True or false: The text portrays a story of resilience, adaptation, and the struggle for acceptance in a new and challenging environment?
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True or false: The protagonist's longing for home and his parents' worry about him reflect the emotional challenges he faces in his new environment?
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True or false: The crew members have their own fears and concerns, such as Amethina's fear of reaching The Surface and Gilpin's frustration at not being listened to?
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True or false: The crew members have a specific skill set, such as Epidot's ability to sense valuable deposits and Rudger's role in fortifying tunnels?
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Is the protagonist's father promoted to Second in the mines?
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The crew learns that the human king has died, and the queen will now rule, true or false?
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The dwarves have spells, enchantments, and sealed entrances to repel humans from their caverns, true or false?
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The crew teases the protagonist about his potential interest in humans and The Surface, true or false?
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The crew finishes supper and cleans up, with Rudger singing a song mocking the protagonist's desire for The Surface, true or false?
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The protagonist is shown receiving a bed from Gilpin, after refusing help from others and not making one himself, true or false?
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The crew discusses the young princess and the queen's excessive use of gems, true or false?
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The crew gathers for supper in the evenings, and Herkimer shares news from the main cavern, including production reports and trades with other dwarf colonies, true or false?
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The protagonist expresses curiosity about the princess, causing a stir among the crew, true or false?
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The protagonist interacts with his pet hermit bat, Leaf, and a fellow dwarf, Gilpin, who shows interest in the bat, true or false?
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Gilpin discovers the protagonist's Fate Stone, prompting a reaction from the protagonist, true or false?
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The crew discusses the young princess and the queen's excessive use of gems, true or false?
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True or false: The gnome delivered a message for Lord Wiesel before running off?
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True or false: The girl's stomping caused a collapse in the story?
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True or false: The girl is indifferent to the queen's opinion of her?
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True or false: The boy and girl argue as they hurried away from the scene?
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True or false: The protagonist is lured by the scent of rubies and follows the queen into the castle.
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True or false: The queen blames the attack by her subjects on the princess, Snow White.
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True or false: The queen eats an apple, prompting the protagonist to wonder about the taste of the apple.
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True or false: Lord Wiesel reminds the queen of the precariousness of her rule after her husband's death.
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True or false: The protagonist observes the stark differences between the human world and the dwarf colony.
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True or false: The text provides rich descriptions of the queen, the castle, and the opulence of human lifestyle.
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True or false: The protagonist's curiosity and observations offer a unique perspective on the human world and its complexities.
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True or false: The encounter with the human queen provides insights into the political and social dynamics within the human kingdom.
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True or false: The queen is described as wearing a deep purple gown, adorned with gold, diamonds, sapphires, and a large ruby on her forehead.
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True or false: The queen acknowledges the importance of the princess and the complexities surrounding her marriage and the succession.
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True or false: The protagonist feels a sense of precarity in the human way of life after observing the opulence of human furnishings.
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True or false: The queen blames the attack by her subjects on the princess, Snow White, and eats an apple, prompting the protagonist to wonder about the taste of the apple.
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Is the queen able to hold the protagonist in place using magic during the encounter?
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The queen initially mistakes the protagonist for a gnome during the encounter, true or false?
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The protagonist finds the apple offered by the queen to be delicious and eats it, true or false?
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The queen offers the protagonist a ruby to eat, which the protagonist finds potent and delicious, true or false?
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The queen expresses her interest in meeting a dwarf during the encounter, true or false?
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The queen assures the protagonist that she has no interest in stealing their gems and offers them a diamond, true or false?
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The queen and the protagonist share a lighthearted moment discussing the concept of creatures wearing mutton and carrots, true or false?
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The queen reflects on the oddity of her wearing jewels when there are hungry dwarves, true or false?
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The queen offers the protagonist a diamond at the end of the encounter, true or false?
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The encounter ends with the queen expressing her interest in the protagonist's presence and offering them more gems, true or false?
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The protagonist reveals their curiosity about the surface world and their underground dwelling where they eat rubies, true or false?
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The queen acknowledges the protagonist's gratitude at the end of the encounter, true or false?
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True or false: The queen reveals her fear of bats after the dwarf accidentally mentions his pet bat, Leaf?
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True or false: The queen offers the dwarf a life free from abuse and endless gems if he were her subject?
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True or false: The dwarf worries about the crew's return but decides to go on the tour, excited to see The Surface with a human guide?
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True or false: Gilpin, the dwarf's companion, promises not to tell the crew about the dwarf's whereabouts?
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True or false: The crew is almost a mile outside the mapped perimeter when Epidot halts their work?
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True or false: The protagonist expresses curiosity about the princess, causing a stir among the crew?
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True or false: The crew gathers for supper in the evenings, and Herkimer shares news from the main cavern, including production reports and trades with other dwarf colonies?
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True or false: Gilpin discovers the protagonist's Fate Stone, prompting a reaction from the protagonist?
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True or false: Borlen's interactions with the other dwarflings are central to the storyline?
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True or false: Gilpin, a dwarf with large ears, has been silent for two hundred years?
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True or false: The crew members have their own fears and concerns, such as Amethina's fear of reaching The Surface and Gilpin's frustration at not being listened to?
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True or false: The protagonist had no interest in gnomes or The Surface?
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True or false: The Queen dismisses the transformed Lord Wiesel by flinging him out of a window, revealing her magical abilities to perform a transformation spell.
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True or false: The protagonist observes the Queen's magical power, realizing that humans, contrary to dwarves' beliefs, possess significant magical abilities.
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True or false: The Queen finds solace in her reflection in a large mirror, declaring that it is the only one she can trust.
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True or false: The text is narrated from the perspective of the protagonist, who witnesses the Queen's actions and magical abilities.
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True or false: The Queen's betrayal of Lord Wiesel and her display of magical powers are key elements in the narrative, illustrating her strength and determination.
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True or false: 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.
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True or false: The gnome warned Lord Wiesel against attempting to woo the Queen and advised to continue advising her until the time is right to storm the castle.
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True or false: The Queen expresses her frustration and distrust, contemplating turning traitors into weasels and rats, and questioning who she can trust.
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True or false: The protagonist attempts to take a bite of the half-eaten apple, but is caught by the Queen before doing so.
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True or false: The Queen considers a strategic marriage to secure her rule and undermine potential threats, as suggested by Lord Wiesel.
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True or false: Lord Wiesel denies the accusations in the message from the gnome, warning against attempting to woo the Queen.
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True or false: The Queen confronts Lord Wiesel, who denies the accusations in the message, causing him to shrink and transform into a furry, ratlike creature.
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True or false: The rain at the ballroom was noticed by the protagonist?
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True or false: The queen had misinterpreted the message from the mirror regarding Snow White?
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True or false: The sky was turning purple as dawn approached?
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True or false: The protagonist had been warned all their life about the treachery of humans?
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Snow White fights back and escapes from the huntsman
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The huntsman spares Snow White by killing a boar and taking its heart to the queen
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The huntsman throws his knife at a boar, sparing Snow White
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The huntsman's heavy footfalls fade as he leaves, allowing the narrator to breathe a sigh of relief
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Snow White disappears into the dwarf caverns, leading the narrator to follow her
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The huntsman warns Snow White not to return to the castle
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The narrator and Snow White hide from the huntsman in the dwarf tunnels
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Snow White ends up in the dwarf colony, which is forbidden for humans
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The huntsman retrieves the boar's heart to take to the queen
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The narrator follows Snow White into the dwarf tunnels
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The huntsman spares Snow White and warns her not to return to the castle
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The huntsman throws his knife at a boar, sparing Snow White
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True or false: Borlen uses his Fate Stone to seek guidance on freeing himself and defeating the queen?
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True or false: Borlen is led by his beard and hears the voices of Snow White and the huntsman as they walk in the woods?
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True or false: Snow White commands the huntsman not to kill innocent creatures, causing tension between them?
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True or false: The huntsman draws his knife as Snow White falls to the ground?
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True or false: The text ends with Snow White looking up at the huntsman, leaving the situation uncertain?
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True or false: The story is set in a fairy-tale world with magical elements and moral dilemmas?
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True or false: Borlen encounters a poison-apple tree with ripe, dangerous-looking apples?
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True or false: Borlen considers helping someone else take the queen's crown to free himself from her commands?
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True or false: Borlen follows his beard's guidance and sets out from the castle, feeling hungry and picking up stones to gnaw on?
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True or false: The dwarf Borlen, bound by magic, seeks to escape the commands of Queen Elfrieda?
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True or false: Borlen realizes that the queen's command does not explicitly require him to return to her after fulfilling it?
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True or false: Borlen seeks to escape the commands of Queen Elfrieda and defeat the queen using his Fate Stone?
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Snow White and the Dwarf is the title of the narrative, true or false?
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The protagonist hides from Snow White, true or false?
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Snow White falls asleep in the crew's quarters, true or false?
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The protagonist uses a Fate Stone to see the huntsman giving Snow White's heart to the queen, true or false?
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The queen questions the huntsman about the dwarf and then turns to her mirror, true or false?
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The protagonist is worried about the huntsman and uses a Fate Stone to see the huntsman giving Snow White's heart to the queen, true or false?
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The protagonist is enslaved to two enemies and ponders his predicament, true or false?
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Snow White accuses the protagonist of plotting with her stepmother, true or false?
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The protagonist fears being commanded to report Snow White's death to the queen, true or false?
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The protagonist is concerned about the future and the consequences of being under the queen's command, true or false?
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Snow White reveals her fear of her stepmother's intentions and her efforts to please her, true or false?
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Gilpin, a character from the crew, is discovered by the protagonist, true or false?
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True or false: The protagonist falls asleep while guarding Snow White in the tunnel?
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True or false: The crew initially thought the protagonist had died, and there were search crews looking for him?
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True or false: The crew speculates that Snow White might be a bear, and the protagonist plays along, warning them about the danger of waking up a bear?
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True or false: The crew decides to leave the quarters without waking Snow White, fearing the potential danger?
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True or false: The crew hears noises from the quarters and decides to investigate together, with the protagonist leading the way?
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True or false: Snow White is discovered sleeping in the dwarfs' beds, covered by a cloak, giving the impression of a beast?
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True or false: The crew encounters the protagonist, expressing surprise and suspicion about his sudden reappearance?
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True or false: The crew questions the protagonist about his absence, expressing concern for his well-being and mentioning his worried parents?
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True or false: The protagonist feels that this might be his salvation?
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True or false: The crew members thought the protagonist had died and there were search crews looking all over for him?
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True or false: The crew struggles to come up with a convincing explanation for the protagonist's absence?
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True or false: The crew encounters the protagonist and expresses concern for his well-being and mentions his worried parents?
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Rudger swings his ax at the human to prevent them from revealing the dwarves' location, true or false?
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Amethina drops her maps during the collapse, preventing the dwarves from finding their way back, true or false?
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Garnesha believes that they need the Seventh to survive on The Surface, true or false?
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Amethina claims that she can lead the dwarves back to the main tunnels without the maps, true or false?
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True or false: Snow White successfully pets Leaf, the protagonist's pet bat, without any issues?
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True or false: The protagonist's pet bat, Leaf, is comfortable enough to fall asleep inside the protagonist's shirt?
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True or false: The protagonist feels a sense of protectiveness and possessiveness towards Leaf, as seen in the interaction with Snow White?
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Snow White pleads with the dwarves to let her stay, fearing the queen will kill her if found.
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The crew struggles with slow and clumsy work due to the unfamiliar conditions on the surface.
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Despite initial resistance, the crew eventually agrees to build the dwelling according to human fashion.
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The crew spends an uncomfortable night outside and hurries to complete the shelter the next day.
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The crew's behavior becomes erratic and nervous around Snow White.
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Snow White proves to be unhelpful and critical, questioning and criticizing the crew's work.
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The queen initially mistakes the protagonist for a gnome during the encounter.
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The crew members, including the protagonist, are involved in mining activities, each with a specific skill set.
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The queen offers the protagonist a ruby to eat, which the protagonist finds potent and delicious.
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The crew begins building a surface dwelling for shelter and safety.
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The crew finishes the cottage and gathers inside, but Snow White complains about the darkness and demands food.
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Despite the challenges, the crew and Snow White find temporary refuge in the completed shelter.
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Snow White woke up with a headache after sleeping on the floor?
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Snow White claims she can't leave as the queen's huntsman might be waiting to kill her
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Seventh angrily tells Snow White to stay out of his way when she tries to help him?
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Snow White accidentally spills dirt on Seventh and he rejects her assistance?
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Seventh asks Snow White's bird, Leaf, to come to him?
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Tension arises between Seventh and Snow White as they struggle to work together?
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Snow White offers to protect the crew in return for their help?
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The crew starts digging to create more space in the cottage?
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The crew continues working to clear the space in the cottage?
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Seventh's compassion for Leaf plays a significant role in the narrative?
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The queen is described as wearing a deep purple gown, adorned with gold, diamonds, sapphires, and a large ruby on her forehead?
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The protagonist had no interest in gnomes or The Surface?
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Snow White expresses disappointment at the food brought to her, wanting ham, cheese, and apples, and rejecting mushrooms and worms.
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Rudger falls ill from eating the beetles and rushes outside before a gnome announces Snow White's supposed death due to wild beasts.
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Despite the news, Snow White remains optimistic and decides to rest, falling asleep in the dwarves' beds.
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The crew is amazed by Snow White's behavior and resilience.
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The crew learns that the human king has died, and the queen will now rule.
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The sky was turning purple as dawn approached.
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Epidot identifies the dark, pliable sediment as borlen, indicating proximity to The Surface.
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Seventh's physical altercation with Rudger was not related to defending Leaf.
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I was fed healthy powerful gems within a few hours of birth, to give me the best chance in life.
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The huntsman spares Snow White by killing a boar and taking its heart to the queen.
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The narrative explore the theme of individuality and the challenges of fitting in.
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The threat of punishment for attempting to escape to The Surface was nonexistent.
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Snow White demands a meal of ham, cheese, bread, fruit, and specifically apples.
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The huntsman, Seventh, eagerly sets out to find substitutes for Snow White's requested meal.
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Snow White erases the huntsman's role and endears herself to the crew by captivates the dwarves with a story of her encounter with the huntsman in The Woods.
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The dwarves eagerly anticipate Snow White's reaction to the substitutes gathered by the huntsman.
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Snow White's royal entitlement and manipulation are not highlighted as she demands specific foods and captivates the dwarves with her stories.
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The huntsman's struggle to meet Snow White's demands and the contrast between her royal entitlement and the dwarves' unfamiliarity with fresh food are evident.
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Snow White's ability to manipulate and control the dwarves is not showcased through her storytelling and demands.
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The huntsman's role is not diminished as Snow White captivates the dwarves and asserts her authority, erasing his influence.
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The huntsman's struggle to meet Snow White's demands and the contrast between her royal entitlement and the dwarves' unfamiliarity with fresh food are not evident.
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The dynamics shift as Snow White's influence over the dwarves becomes more pronounced, erasing the huntsman's authority.
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Snow White confronts the huntsman upon his return, questioning the substitutes he has gathered.
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The dwarves, unfamiliar with fresh food, are not intrigued by Snow White's descriptions of apples and rain.
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True or false: The prince wishes Snow White was present and expresses regret for not being able to save her from danger?
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True or false: The protagonist feels conflicted about keeping the prince from Snow White but ultimately decides it's too dangerous to reunite them?
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True or false: The protagonist considers leading the prince to Snow White, but refrains from doing so to protect him from potential danger?
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True or false: The protagonist feels a slight tingle in their beard and wonders if they made the wrong decision in keeping the prince from Snow White?
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Snow White is coerced into eating a poisoned apple by the evil queen, while the dwarf is unable to resist the queen's commands.
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The dwarf realizes his betrayal and apologizes to Snow White as he flees from the crew, feeling immense guilt.
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The text ends with the dwarf at the peak of the mountain, facing the storm with a heavy heart.
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The queen forces the dwarf to give the poisoned apple to Snow White, leading to her collapse.
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The crew arrives at the scene, and the queen disappears after commanding the dwarf to lie about Snow White's death.
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The dwarf tries to escape from the crew by climbing up the mountain, feeling the weight of his guilt and despair.
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The text portrays the dwarf's realization of his role as the villain in the story and his deep remorse for his actions.
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The queen gloats over Snow White's fate, claiming to be the fairest, while the dwarf is unable to speak out against her.
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The crew is almost a mile outside the mapped perimeter when Epidot halts their work.
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The dwarf realizes that the queen's command does not explicitly require him to return to her after fulfilling it.
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The sky was turning purple as dawn approached.
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The narrator and Snow White hide from the huntsman in the dwarf tunnels.
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Snow White falls ill due to a physical injury, true or false?
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The crew plans to leave Snow White behind when they return home, true or false?
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Snow White fears her stepmother will start a war if she is discovered alive, true or false?
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The crew discusses using human medicine to help Snow White, true or false?
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The protagonist uses the Fate Stone to help Snow White, true or false?
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The text ends with the protagonist successfully using the Fate Stone to help Snow White, true or false?
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The crew worries about Snow White's mental health, true or false?
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The crew celebrates Snow White's illness, true or false?
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Concern arises about what will happen to Snow White when they reach the colony, true or false?
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The crew pledges to protect Snow White, showing her goodness, true or false?
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Snow White's illness leads to a rift between her and the crew, true or false?
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The crew finds a cure for Snow White's illness, true or false?
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True or false: The magic mirror initially shows the dwarf in possession of it.
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True or false: Queen Elfrieda becomes angry after learning that Snow White is the fairest of them all.
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True or false: The dwarf reveals that the heart in the box shown by the queen is actually Snow White's heart.
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True or false: The crew is preoccupied with keeping Snow White safe from the queen's reach.
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True or false: The dwarf is torn between seeking external help and risking the queen's interference.
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True or false: The dwarf considers seeking help from Prince Florian.
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True or false: The dwarf ultimately decides to confide in Gilpin.
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True or false: The queen demands to know where Snow White is hiding and coerces the dwarf to use the mirror to reveal her location.
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True or false: The crew tends to Snow White, while the dwarf is preoccupied with keeping her safe.
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True or false: The queen shows suspicion towards the dwarf's absence.
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True or false: The dwarf hastily conceals the mirror after it reveals Snow White's location.
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True or false: The queen vows to punish the huntsman who deceived her.
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True or false: The dwarf successfully prevents Snow White from eating the poisoned apple?
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True or false: Snow White apologizes to the hag-queen and tries to eat a different apple, but the queen insists she eat a special, poisoned apple?
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True or false: The queen insists the apple is not poisoned and pressures Snow White to eat it?
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True or false: The dwarf warns Snow White about the poisoned apple, but the queen dismisses his warning?
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True or false: Snow White hesitates to eat the apple after hearing about the poison?
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True or false: The queen tries to force Snow White to eat the poisoned apple, leaving the dwarf speechless?
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True or false: Snow White and the dwarf play a game, but Snow White is weak and struggles to participate?
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True or false: The dwarf intervenes and knocks the apple basket away, angering Snow White?
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True or false: The dwarf is worried about Snow White's safety and is determined to protect her from the queen's potential harm?
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True or false: The crew is eager to break through to the colony to save more dwarves but is also concerned about leaving Snow White in her delicate condition?
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True or false: Snow White's health is gradually improving, and she is becoming more active?
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True or false: The dwarf's anxiety grows as he fears the queen's potential threat to Snow White?
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Florian was able to hold up his sword with one hand during the confrontation with the queen.
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The queen used a whip to bind Snow White, Florian, and the crew together.
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The protagonist shouted for everyone to run for the caverns before the queen used her whip.
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True or false: Prince Florian is hesitant about the idea of kissing Snow White awake?
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True or false: Prince Florian is more concerned about what jacket to bring than actually kissing Snow White?
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True or false: The protagonist is relieved when Prince Florian agrees to come with them?
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True or false: Prince Florian is excited about playing the hero but hesitant about kissing Snow White?
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Snow White's glass coffin is found by the protagonist and Florian in the woods, true or false?
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The protagonist and Florian shared a feast of gems to restore strength, true or false?
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Gilpin had been watching over the protagonist for two hundred years, true or false?
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Florian and the protagonist uncover the coffin and prepare to wake Snow White with true love's kiss, true or false?
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The protagonist recounts Snow White's story to Florian, including her hunger and eating a rat, true or false?
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The mysterious noise that startles the protagonist and Florian is revealed to be a bear, true or false?
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The crew teases the protagonist about his potential interest in humans and The Surface, true or false?
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The protagonist fears being commanded to report Snow White's death to the queen, true or false?
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The queen forces the dwarf to give the poisoned apple to Snow White, leading to her collapse, true or false?
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Snow White accuses the protagonist of plotting with her stepmother, true or false?
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The crew in the story only spends a short time in temporary quarters near the mine, true or false?
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Borlen's parents are well-informed about The Surface, true or false?
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Florian and the protagonist successfully escape the castle without any obstacles?
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The stable boy falls for the fake romantic message from Lady Violet?
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Florian struggles to prepare his horse before riding off with the protagonist?
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The protagonist feels increasingly uneasy and feels like they are being watched and followed in the woods?
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The text ends with a sense of foreboding and uncertainty as they prepare to spend the night in the woods?
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The protagonist's anxiety about being watched and followed lessens the tension in the story?
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Florian and the protagonist ride into the woods without any doubts about their sense of direction?
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The stable boy discovers the ruse and tries to stop Florian from leaving the castle?
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The stable boy's infatuation with Lady Violet plays a crucial role in Florian's escape?
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The atmosphere in the woods becomes increasingly calm and reassuring?
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The protagonist's doubts about their sense of direction lead to a peaceful night in the woods?
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The stable boy's distraction allows Florian to prepare his horse without any difficulties?
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True or false: Prince Florian hesitates to kiss Snow White to save her life because he has never kissed anyone before.
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True or false: Gilpin, on high alert, hears rustling in the trees, causing uneasiness among the group.
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True or false: After two unsuccessful attempts, Snow White remains in a death-like slumber despite Prince Florian's kisses.
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True or false: Snow White is known to be a deep sleeper, requiring extreme measures like cold water to awaken her in the past.
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True or false: The group decides to try the cold water method to wake Snow White.
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True or false: Awkwardly attempting to carry Snow White, the group is interrupted by Rudger, who accuses them of stealing a 'pin-chess.'
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True or false: In the chaos, Snow White falls from the crystal coffin, and something red and shiny is ejected from her mouth.
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True or false: Snow White miraculously comes to life, stunning the onlookers.
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True or false: Prince Florian claims to be Snow White's true love, but her reaction is not what he expects.
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True or false: Snow White is upset with Prince Florian for not bringing food when they reunite?
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True or false: Snow White realizes she has been asleep for half a year, hasn't eaten, and is not pleased with the circumstances surrounding her awakening.
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True or false: Queen Elfrieda manipulates Borlen into bringing her to the cottage to kill Snow White?
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True or false: Snow White's awakening leads to an unexpected and awkward interaction with Prince Florian, who had anticipated a fairy-tale ending.
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True or false: Snow White recognizes Borlen as her friend, not a servant, when he brings Queen Elfrieda to the cottage?
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True or false: Rudger accuses the group of stealing a 'pin-chess' during the chaos of Snow White's awakening.
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True or false: Borlen experiences physical discomfort and itching when he tries to resist Queen Elfrieda's command?
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True or false: The crew is shocked by Borlen's actions under the queen's influence?
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True or false: The text creates tension and foreshadows potential betrayal and conflict in the story?
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True or false: The encounter with Queen Elfrieda adds complexity and raises the stakes for the characters?
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True or false: The narrative highlights power dynamics and manipulation between the characters?
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True or false: The scene sets up a potential conflict between Borlen's loyalty to Snow White and the queen's control over him?
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True or false: The crew decides to protect Snow White and celebrate after discussing the attempted murder?
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True or false: The group is confused about who was responsible for the attempted murder of Snow White?
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True or false: Borlen reluctantly obeys Queen Elfrieda's command to shut the door at the cottage?
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Study Notes
The Reluctant Dwarfling
- The protagonist, Borlen, feels out of place and has not made any friends in the nursery mines despite his mother's efforts.
- Borlen is obsessed with finding a means of escape to The Surface and has a particular fondness for the dragon hatchery in the nursery mines.
- The dragon hatchery is a warm, dark cavern where dragon eggs are kept, and Borlen enjoys spending time there with the baby dragons.
- Borlen's mother urges him to make friends and get used to the depths before he receives his summons.
- Borlen expresses reluctance towards receiving his summons and has a fascination with The Surface, which is beyond his parents' comprehension.
- Borlen's mother attempts to bribe other dwarflings to include him in their games, but they generally ignore or reject her offers.
- Eventually, an older dwarf named Rudger offers Borlen a chance to join their crew, despite Borlen's initial reluctance.
- Rudger is described as an older dwarf with a thick ginger beard and is close to receiving his summons.
- The text provides a glimpse into the social dynamics and challenges faced by Borlen as a young dwarf in the nursery mines.
- The narrative highlights Borlen's struggle to fit in and his unique interests, particularly his fascination with The Surface and the dragon hatchery.
- Borlen's interactions with the other dwarflings, his mother's persistent efforts to help him make friends, and Rudger's unexpected offer are central to the storyline.
- The extract sets the stage for potential character development and future interactions between Borlen and Rudger, hinting at a shift in Borlen's social dynamics.
Life in the Dwarf Caverns
- The protagonist's parents are miners, and the father has been promoted to Second.
- The crew gathers for supper in the evenings, and Herkimer shares news from the main cavern, including production reports and trades with other dwarf colonies.
- The crew learns that the human king has died, and the queen will now rule.
- The dwarves have spells, enchantments, and sealed entrances to repel humans from their caverns.
- The crew discusses the young princess and the queen's excessive use of gems.
- The protagonist expresses curiosity about the princess, causing a stir among the crew.
- The crew teases the protagonist about his potential interest in humans and The Surface.
- The protagonist has conflicting feelings about his fascination with The Surface and his loyalty to his underground home.
- The crew finishes supper and cleans up, with Rudger singing a song mocking the protagonist's desire for The Surface.
- The protagonist interacts with his pet hermit bat, Leaf, and a fellow dwarf, Gilpin, who shows interest in the bat.
- Gilpin discovers the protagonist's Fate Stone, prompting a reaction from the protagonist.
- The protagonist is shown receiving a bed from Gilpin, after refusing help from others and not making one himself.
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 Seven Dwarfs Encounter
- The protagonist is exhausted and hasn't slept in almost two days due to a series of events involving rubies, dancing, and chasing.
- The protagonist and Snow White are in a tunnel, and the protagonist falls asleep while guarding her.
- The crew returns, and the protagonist tries to wake Snow White up but fails, deciding to cover her with a cloak to avoid being noticed.
- The crew encounters the protagonist, expressing surprise and suspicion about his sudden reappearance.
- The crew thought the protagonist had died, and there were search crews looking all over for him.
- The crew questions the protagonist about his absence, expressing concern for his well-being and mentioning his worried parents.
- The protagonist struggles to come up with a convincing explanation for his absence.
- The crew hears noises from the quarters and decides to investigate together, with the protagonist leading the way.
- Snow White is discovered sleeping in the dwarfs' beds, covered by a cloak, giving the impression of a beast.
- The crew speculates that Snow White might be a bear, and the protagonist plays along, warning them about the danger of waking up a bear.
- The crew decides to leave the quarters without waking Snow White, fearing the potential danger.
- The protagonist feels that this might be his salvation.
Snow White's Demands and the Huntsman's Substitutes
- Snow White expresses her disdain for the dwarves' food, strolg, and demands a meal of ham, cheese, bread, fruit, and specifically apples.
- The dwarves, unfamiliar with fresh food, are intrigued by Snow White's descriptions of apples and rain.
- The huntsman, Seventh, reluctantly sets out to find substitutes for Snow White's requested meal.
- The huntsman gathers grass, flowers, mushrooms, berries, beetles, worms, and a dead rat as substitutes for the requested meal.
- Snow White captivates the dwarves with a story of her encounter with the huntsman in The Woods, erasing his role and endearing herself to the crew.
- Snow White confronts the huntsman upon his return, questioning the substitutes he has gathered.
- Snow White's manipulation and control over the dwarves is evident as they eagerly anticipate her reaction to the substitutes.
- The dynamics shift as Snow White's influence over the dwarves becomes more pronounced, erasing the huntsman's authority.
- Snow White's royal entitlement and manipulation are highlighted as she demands specific foods and captivates the dwarves with her stories.
- The huntsman's struggle to meet Snow White's demands and the contrast between her royal entitlement and the dwarves' unfamiliarity with fresh food are evident.
- Snow White's ability to manipulate and control the dwarves is showcased through her storytelling and demands.
- The huntsman's role is diminished as Snow White captivates the dwarves and asserts her authority, erasing his influence.
The Poisoned Apple
- The dwarf is worried about Snow White's safety and is determined to protect her from the queen's potential harm
- The crew is eager to break through to the colony to save more dwarves but is also concerned about leaving Snow White in her delicate condition
- Snow White's health is gradually improving, and she is becoming more active
- The dwarf's anxiety grows as he fears the queen's potential threat to Snow White
- Snow White and the dwarf play a game, but Snow White is weak and struggles to participate
- The hag-queen, disguised as an old woman, offers Snow White a poisoned apple
- The dwarf intervenes and knocks the apple basket away, angering Snow White
- Snow White apologizes to the hag-queen and tries to eat a different apple, but the queen insists she eat a special, poisoned apple
- The dwarf warns Snow White about the poisoned apple, but the queen dismisses his warning
- Snow White hesitates to eat the apple after hearing about the poison
- The queen insists the apple is not poisoned and pressures Snow White to eat it
- The dwarf is left speechless as the queen tries to force Snow White to eat 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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