Podcast
Questions and Answers
Who were the four children in the Willoughby family?
Who were the four children in the Willoughby family?
Timothy, Barnaby A, Barnaby B, and Jane
What were the twins, Barnaby A and Barnaby B, known as?
What were the twins, Barnaby A and Barnaby B, known as?
A and B
What did the Willoughby parents frequently forget?
What did the Willoughby parents frequently forget?
That they had children
What did the Willoughby parents become when reminded of their children?
What did the Willoughby parents become when reminded of their children?
Which agency does Tim plan to visit to obtain brochures and plot to get rid of their parents?
Which agency does Tim plan to visit to obtain brochures and plot to get rid of their parents?
What is the reason for Mr. Willoughby's decision to hire a nanny?
What is the reason for Mr. Willoughby's decision to hire a nanny?
Who challenges the children to read the brochure from the Reprehensible Travel Agency?
Who challenges the children to read the brochure from the Reprehensible Travel Agency?
What do the Willoughby children discuss when they express concern and disbelief?
What do the Willoughby children discuss when they express concern and disbelief?
Who deducts points for not including helpful details about the nanny's appearance?
Who deducts points for not including helpful details about the nanny's appearance?
What do the children refer to when they discuss whether the new nanny looks villainous?
What do the children refer to when they discuss whether the new nanny looks villainous?
What is the topic of the brochure that the Willoughby children obtain from the Reprehensible Travel Agency?
What is the topic of the brochure that the Willoughby children obtain from the Reprehensible Travel Agency?
What is Tim's reaction when Jane asks if she can look through the binoculars?
What is Tim's reaction when Jane asks if she can look through the binoculars?
What does Mrs. Willoughby announce as their vacation plan using the brochure from the Reprehensible Travel Agency?
What does Mrs. Willoughby announce as their vacation plan using the brochure from the Reprehensible Travel Agency?
What does Tim voice as his plan to get rid of their parents?
What does Tim voice as his plan to get rid of their parents?
What does Tim provide a detailed description of as the nanny approaches the house?
What does Tim provide a detailed description of as the nanny approaches the house?
What do the children observe about the arrival of a new potential nanny?
What do the children observe about the arrival of a new potential nanny?
Who makes all the decisions for the children?
Who makes all the decisions for the children?
Where do the children find the baby?
Where do the children find the baby?
What do the children consider doing with the baby?
What do the children consider doing with the baby?
What do the children debate about regarding the note attached to the baby?
What do the children debate about regarding the note attached to the baby?
What does Tim think of the note attached to the baby?
What does Tim think of the note attached to the baby?
What does their mother do to the baby's curls?
What does their mother do to the baby's curls?
Who remarks that the baby is not cute without curls?
Who remarks that the baby is not cute without curls?
What does Tim decide to do with the baby after reading the note?
What does Tim decide to do with the baby after reading the note?
What does the baby do when it begins to cry?
What does the baby do when it begins to cry?
Who discusses potential names for the baby?
Who discusses potential names for the baby?
What does Tim do about the baby despite the mother's unhappiness?
What does Tim do about the baby despite the mother's unhappiness?
Who is the eldest among the children?
Who is the eldest among the children?
Who are the Willoughby children and what are they tasked with?
Who are the Willoughby children and what are they tasked with?
Where do the Willoughby children transport the baby?
Where do the Willoughby children transport the baby?
What does Tim, the leader, do to try to get a reward for the baby?
What does Tim, the leader, do to try to get a reward for the baby?
What does Tim insist that upsets his sister Jane?
What does Tim insist that upsets his sister Jane?
What name does Tim reveal for the baby in the note left at the mansion?
What name does Tim reveal for the baby in the note left at the mansion?
Why is their mother preoccupied and unable to read them a bedtime story?
Why is their mother preoccupied and unable to read them a bedtime story?
Who reluctantly agrees to read a story to the children?
Who reluctantly agrees to read a story to the children?
What type of story does Mr. Willoughby choose to read to the children?
What type of story does Mr. Willoughby choose to read to the children?
What do the children resemble as they arrange themselves at their father's feet?
What do the children resemble as they arrange themselves at their father's feet?
How does the story end for the children and their father?
How does the story end for the children and their father?
Who are some of the orphans from literature that the Willoughby children discuss in the text?
Who are some of the orphans from literature that the Willoughby children discuss in the text?
What game do the Willoughby children play in the text?
What game do the Willoughby children play in the text?
What are some of the grievances the Willoughby children express about their parents?
What are some of the grievances the Willoughby children express about their parents?
What does Tim, the oldest, suggest doing in the text?
What does Tim, the oldest, suggest doing in the text?
What do the children consider doing to Jane in the text?
What do the children consider doing to Jane in the text?
What game rules do the children discuss in the text?
What game rules do the children discuss in the text?
What do the children's game and discussion reflect?
What do the children's game and discussion reflect?
Who are the parents of the Willoughby children?
Who are the parents of the Willoughby children?
What are the characteristics of 'worthy and deserving orphans' that the children discuss?
What are the characteristics of 'worthy and deserving orphans' that the children discuss?
What is the theme of the text?
What is the theme of the text?
What do the children do when asking questions or interrupting in the game?
What do the children do when asking questions or interrupting in the game?
What does the text include dialogue about?
What does the text include dialogue about?
What is the content of the postcard that Tim is reading aloud to his siblings, and how do they react to it?
What is the content of the postcard that Tim is reading aloud to his siblings, and how do they react to it?
What does Barnaby A manage to read from the postcard before Tim whips it away, and what is his reaction to it?
What does Barnaby A manage to read from the postcard before Tim whips it away, and what is his reaction to it?
Why does Tim deduct five points from Jane, and what is her response?
Why does Tim deduct five points from Jane, and what is her response?
What does the postcard writer mention about the earthquake, and how do Jane and the twins react to this information?
What does the postcard writer mention about the earthquake, and how do Jane and the twins react to this information?
Who is Commander Melanoff ordering clothes for, and what are some of the items he orders?
Who is Commander Melanoff ordering clothes for, and what are some of the items he orders?
What does Commander Melanoff struggle to throw away, and what does the baby occasionally do with these items?
What does Commander Melanoff struggle to throw away, and what does the baby occasionally do with these items?
What does one letter reveal, and who is preoccupied in the kitchen when this is revealed?
What does one letter reveal, and who is preoccupied in the kitchen when this is revealed?
What does Tim read on a postcard, and what do the family discuss about the language on the postcard?
What does Tim read on a postcard, and what do the family discuss about the language on the postcard?
What does Nanny recall being called, and what do the twins recall being called by the senders of the postcard?
What does Nanny recall being called, and what do the twins recall being called by the senders of the postcard?
What does Commander Melanoff clean for Ruth's well-being, and what remains untouched in the house?
What does Commander Melanoff clean for Ruth's well-being, and what remains untouched in the house?
What does the family discuss about the postcard, and what does Nanny recall about her interaction with the senders?
What does the family discuss about the postcard, and what does Nanny recall about her interaction with the senders?
What are some of the items Commander Melanoff orders for the baby girl Ruth?
What are some of the items Commander Melanoff orders for the baby girl Ruth?
What does the baby occasionally do with the letters from Switzerland, and what does the family do while the baby chews on the letters?
What does the baby occasionally do with the letters from Switzerland, and what does the family do while the baby chews on the letters?
What does Tim read on a postcard, and what is the family doing when Tim reads this?
What does Tim read on a postcard, and what is the family doing when Tim reads this?
What does Nanny recall being called by the senders of the postcard, and what do the twins recall being called?
What does Nanny recall being called by the senders of the postcard, and what do the twins recall being called?
What does Commander Melanoff order for the baby girl Ruth, and what does he struggle to throw away in the house?
What does Commander Melanoff order for the baby girl Ruth, and what does he struggle to throw away in the house?
What does Commander Melanoff find on his doorstep?
What does Commander Melanoff find on his doorstep?
Where does Commander Melanoff place the baby in his mansion?
Where does Commander Melanoff place the baby in his mansion?
What improvised item does Commander Melanoff make for the baby?
What improvised item does Commander Melanoff make for the baby?
What items does Commander Melanoff order from the local grocery store for the baby?
What items does Commander Melanoff order from the local grocery store for the baby?
What does Commander Melanoff decline from the pizza parlor and instead request from the grocer?
What does Commander Melanoff decline from the pizza parlor and instead request from the grocer?
What action marks the beginning of Commander Melanoff's new life with the baby, Ruth?
What action marks the beginning of Commander Melanoff's new life with the baby, Ruth?
What does Commander Melanoff reflect on from his past?
What does Commander Melanoff reflect on from his past?
What does the text describe about the state of Commander Melanoff's mansion?
What does the text describe about the state of Commander Melanoff's mansion?
What does the grocer question Commander Melanoff about in order to determine the appropriate supplies to deliver?
What does the grocer question Commander Melanoff about in order to determine the appropriate supplies to deliver?
What is Commander Melanoff initially uncertain about, but ultimately requests a range of supplies for?
What is Commander Melanoff initially uncertain about, but ultimately requests a range of supplies for?
What does the story suggest for Commander Melanoff and the baby, Ruth?
What does the story suggest for Commander Melanoff and the baby, Ruth?
What creative ways do the children use to camouflage themselves in the story?
What creative ways do the children use to camouflage themselves in the story?
What emotions and traits are reflected in the children's dialogue and actions during the visit?
What emotions and traits are reflected in the children's dialogue and actions during the visit?
How does the story showcase the children's problem-solving skills?
How does the story showcase the children's problem-solving skills?
What are the children's fears and concerns during the visit?
What are the children's fears and concerns during the visit?
What is the real estate agent's instruction to the children regarding the visit from the prospective buyer?
What is the real estate agent's instruction to the children regarding the visit from the prospective buyer?
What are the children's responses to the real estate agent's unexpected visit?
What are the children's responses to the real estate agent's unexpected visit?
How does Tim suggest the children avoid being seen during the visit?
How does Tim suggest the children avoid being seen during the visit?
What is Jane's camouflage disguise in the story?
What is Jane's camouflage disguise in the story?
Where does Barnaby A camouflage himself?
Where does Barnaby A camouflage himself?
What is the children's past experience that influences their fears during the visit?
What is the children's past experience that influences their fears during the visit?
What does the text portray about the children's desire to avoid being seen?
What does the text portray about the children's desire to avoid being seen?
What is the tone of the children's actions and dialogue during the visit?
What is the tone of the children's actions and dialogue during the visit?
What is the Willoughby children's camouflage plan to stay out of sight and clean during visits from prospective buyers?
What is the Willoughby children's camouflage plan to stay out of sight and clean during visits from prospective buyers?
What concerns do prospective buyers express about the Willoughby's house?
What concerns do prospective buyers express about the Willoughby's house?
What is Nanny's camouflage plan?
What is Nanny's camouflage plan?
How do the children and Nanny manage to stay clean despite their camouflage activities?
How do the children and Nanny manage to stay clean despite their camouflage activities?
What does the text portray about the children and Nanny's bond?
What does the text portray about the children and Nanny's bond?
What does the text highlight in the scenario of the Willoughby children's camouflage plans?
What does the text highlight in the scenario of the Willoughby children's camouflage plans?
What do the Willoughby children and Nanny's camouflage plans reflect?
What do the Willoughby children and Nanny's camouflage plans reflect?
What is the surprising revelation about Nanny's camouflage plan?
What is the surprising revelation about Nanny's camouflage plan?
What do the Willoughby children and Nanny enjoy together?
What do the Willoughby children and Nanny enjoy together?
What are some of the challenges faced by the Willoughby children and Nanny?
What are some of the challenges faced by the Willoughby children and Nanny?
What activities do the Willoughby children and Nanny engage in to avoid being noticed during visits from prospective buyers?
What activities do the Willoughby children and Nanny engage in to avoid being noticed during visits from prospective buyers?
What is Nanny's approach to camouflaging herself during visits from prospective buyers?
What is Nanny's approach to camouflaging herself during visits from prospective buyers?
What is the significance of the mother's precision and attention to detail in the text?
What is the significance of the mother's precision and attention to detail in the text?
How does Hans-Peter's reaction to the mother's precision and attention to detail reflect his feelings and hopes?
How does Hans-Peter's reaction to the mother's precision and attention to detail reflect his feelings and hopes?
What does the interaction between the mother and the postmaster suggest about their potential relationship?
What does the interaction between the mother and the postmaster suggest about their potential relationship?
How does the text portray the theme of new beginnings and potential romantic relationships?
How does the text portray the theme of new beginnings and potential romantic relationships?
What surprising encounter do Nanny and the Willoughby children have, and who do they meet during this encounter?
What surprising encounter do Nanny and the Willoughby children have, and who do they meet during this encounter?
What do Nanny and the Commander bond over, and what do they express their shared dislike for?
What do Nanny and the Commander bond over, and what do they express their shared dislike for?
What do the Willoughby children express when the Commander hints at needing a nanny for Ruth?
What do the Willoughby children express when the Commander hints at needing a nanny for Ruth?
What do the children discover upon returning home, and what is the message on the note they find?
What do the children discover upon returning home, and what is the message on the note they find?
What routine is described in the text, and who takes the longest to transform into a statue?
What routine is described in the text, and who takes the longest to transform into a statue?
What leaves the children and Nanny in a state of worry and disbelief?
What leaves the children and Nanny in a state of worry and disbelief?
What does Commander Melanoff find vaguely familiar when the children reveal their names to him?
What does Commander Melanoff find vaguely familiar when the children reveal their names to him?
What do the children attribute the unfortunate turn of events to, and what is the ill-fated walk they mention?
What do the children attribute the unfortunate turn of events to, and what is the ill-fated walk they mention?
What do the Willoughby children find on their house upon returning home?
What do the Willoughby children find on their house upon returning home?
How does the text describe the children's reaction to the sale of their house?
How does the text describe the children's reaction to the sale of their house?
What do the Willoughby children and Nanny express their possessiveness over when the Commander hints at needing a nanny for Ruth?
What do the Willoughby children and Nanny express their possessiveness over when the Commander hints at needing a nanny for Ruth?
What does Commander Melanoff find on his doorstep, and what does it prompt him to do?
What does Commander Melanoff find on his doorstep, and what does it prompt him to do?
What activity are the children engaged in when they notice a familiar street?
What activity are the children engaged in when they notice a familiar street?
Who encourages the children to continue walking for fresh air intake?
Who encourages the children to continue walking for fresh air intake?
What intrigues the children and the nanny during their walk?
What intrigues the children and the nanny during their walk?
Who dismisses the children's worries about entering a private property?
Who dismisses the children's worries about entering a private property?
Who offers the group cookies and reveals a close encounter with grief?
Who offers the group cookies and reveals a close encounter with grief?
What does the encounter with Commander Melanoff and the giggle on the porch create?
What does the encounter with Commander Melanoff and the giggle on the porch create?
What do the children notice about the house they had visited previously?
What do the children notice about the house they had visited previously?
What does the nanny display during the conversation with Commander Melanoff?
What does the nanny display during the conversation with Commander Melanoff?
What emotions and traits are reflected in the children's dialogue and actions during the encounter with Commander Melanoff?
What emotions and traits are reflected in the children's dialogue and actions during the encounter with Commander Melanoff?
What concerns do the children express during the encounter?
What concerns do the children express during the encounter?
Who decides to investigate further upon hearing a giggle?
Who decides to investigate further upon hearing a giggle?
What does the encounter with Commander Melanoff and the giggle on the porch set the stage for?
What does the encounter with Commander Melanoff and the giggle on the porch set the stage for?
Who are the main characters in the text 'Two Terrible Tourists and a Lemon Soufflé'?
Who are the main characters in the text 'Two Terrible Tourists and a Lemon Soufflé'?
What do the tourists demand when they arrive at the small Swiss village?
What do the tourists demand when they arrive at the small Swiss village?
What contrasts are presented in the text regarding the characters' behavior?
What contrasts are presented in the text regarding the characters' behavior?
How do the villagers and the waitress react to the tourists' behavior and demands?
How do the villagers and the waitress react to the tourists' behavior and demands?
What is the tone of the story regarding cultural attitudes and behaviors?
What is the tone of the story regarding cultural attitudes and behaviors?
What news arrives on the postcard from the previous owners, and what request do they leave behind?
What news arrives on the postcard from the previous owners, and what request do they leave behind?
What plan does Nanny suggest, and what is the first thing she advises to do before making a plan?
What plan does Nanny suggest, and what is the first thing she advises to do before making a plan?
What are the occupants of the house given two weeks to do, and what is the offer made by the prospective buyer?
What are the occupants of the house given two weeks to do, and what is the offer made by the prospective buyer?
What do the twins and Nanny wonder about at the end of the text?
What do the twins and Nanny wonder about at the end of the text?
How does the arrival of the two tourists impact the small Swiss village?
How does the arrival of the two tourists impact the small Swiss village?
What do the tourists express a morbid fascination with, and how does this contrast with Nanny and the twins' concerns?
What do the tourists express a morbid fascination with, and how does this contrast with Nanny and the twins' concerns?
What does the prospective buyer advise the occupants of the house to take with them when they leave?
What does the prospective buyer advise the occupants of the house to take with them when they leave?
Where does the story take place?
Where does the story take place?
Who runs the gasthaus in the Swiss village?
Who runs the gasthaus in the Swiss village?
What are the grouchily behaving customers wearing on their heads?
What are the grouchily behaving customers wearing on their heads?
What are the Willoughby children struggling to plan?
What are the Willoughby children struggling to plan?
What suggestions does Tim make for the children's futures?
What suggestions does Tim make for the children's futures?
Why are the children unable to come up with suitable plans for their futures?
Why are the children unable to come up with suitable plans for their futures?
What elements does the story combine?
What elements does the story combine?
What challenges does the story explore?
What challenges does the story explore?
What does the text humorously portray?
What does the text humorously portray?
What does the story highlight?
What does the story highlight?
What is the village excited for in the story?
What is the village excited for in the story?
Why is the bride's son unhappy in Switzerland?
Why is the bride's son unhappy in Switzerland?
What is the setting of the story and who are the main characters in the mansion?
What is the setting of the story and who are the main characters in the mansion?
What activities are the characters engaged in and what emotions are portrayed by Commander Melanoff as he observes his family?
What activities are the characters engaged in and what emotions are portrayed by Commander Melanoff as he observes his family?
What does the description of the mansion and its inhabitants reveal about the transformation of Commander Melanoff and the overall atmosphere of the mansion?
What does the description of the mansion and its inhabitants reveal about the transformation of Commander Melanoff and the overall atmosphere of the mansion?
What is the significance of the final perfection of the candy to Commander Melanoff and how does it contribute to the portrayal of his character and his family's happiness?
What is the significance of the final perfection of the candy to Commander Melanoff and how does it contribute to the portrayal of his character and his family's happiness?
What are some of the themes showcased in 'The Willoughbys: A Heartwarming Conclusion'?
What are some of the themes showcased in 'The Willoughbys: A Heartwarming Conclusion'?
What caused Commander Melanoff to become emotional?
What caused Commander Melanoff to become emotional?
What happened when a bedraggled boy, Peter the goat-herd, arrived at the house?
What happened when a bedraggled boy, Peter the goat-herd, arrived at the house?
What was the outcome of the candy bar created by Commander Melanoff?
What was the outcome of the candy bar created by Commander Melanoff?
What names did the twins suggest for themselves?
What names did the twins suggest for themselves?
What is the significance of the heartwarming conclusion?
What is the significance of the heartwarming conclusion?
How does the story end for the characters?
How does the story end for the characters?
What does the conclusion bring together and resolve?
What does the conclusion bring together and resolve?
Who seeks to rename the twins, and what names are the twins changed to?
Who seeks to rename the twins, and what names are the twins changed to?
What was the outcome of Commander Melanoff's son's journey?
What was the outcome of Commander Melanoff's son's journey?
What is the twins' situation with their names?
What is the twins' situation with their names?
What does the story showcase?
What does the story showcase?
What is Commander Melanoff's plan for the unopened letters and telegrams from Switzerland?
What is Commander Melanoff's plan for the unopened letters and telegrams from Switzerland?
What do the unopened letters from Switzerland contain?
What do the unopened letters from Switzerland contain?
What does Nanny remind the children to do during dinner?
What does Nanny remind the children to do during dinner?
What do the children and Nanny express possessiveness over when the Commander hints at needing a nanny for Ruth?
What do the children and Nanny express possessiveness over when the Commander hints at needing a nanny for Ruth?
What does Jane reveal about the content of the letters?
What does Jane reveal about the content of the letters?
What will happen to Baby Ruth's name?
What will happen to Baby Ruth's name?
What is Tim's future plan mentioned in Commander Melanoff's announcement?
What is Tim's future plan mentioned in Commander Melanoff's announcement?
What will happen when A and B come of age?
What will happen when A and B come of age?
What does Commander Melanoff plan to do with the unopened letters and telegrams from Switzerland?
What does Commander Melanoff plan to do with the unopened letters and telegrams from Switzerland?
What does the family prepare to eat for dessert?
What does the family prepare to eat for dessert?
What does Commander Melanoff acknowledge about each individual in the house?
What does Commander Melanoff acknowledge about each individual in the house?
What does Jane mention about the letters from Switzerland?
What does Jane mention about the letters from Switzerland?
What does 'expostulation' refer to and provide an example?
What does 'expostulation' refer to and provide an example?
Define 'glutinous' and provide an example of its usage.
Define 'glutinous' and provide an example of its usage.
What does 'heinous' mean and provide a synonym for it?
What does 'heinous' mean and provide a synonym for it?
Explain the meaning of 'irascible' and provide an example of someone who is irascible.
Explain the meaning of 'irascible' and provide an example of someone who is irascible.
What does 'malevolent' mean and does it have any gender-specific connotations?
What does 'malevolent' mean and does it have any gender-specific connotations?
Define 'fortuitous' and provide two examples of fortuitous events.
Define 'fortuitous' and provide two examples of fortuitous events.
What is a glossary and where is it usually found in a book?
What is a glossary and where is it usually found in a book?
What does 'insignificant' mean and provide an example of something insignificant?
What does 'insignificant' mean and provide an example of something insignificant?
Explain the meaning of 'meticulous' and provide a profession where being meticulous is essential.
Explain the meaning of 'meticulous' and provide a profession where being meticulous is essential.
What does 'nefarious' mean and provide a comparison for its level of wickedness?
What does 'nefarious' mean and provide a comparison for its level of wickedness?
What does 'lugubrious' mean and provide an example of a lugubrious situation?
What does 'lugubrious' mean and provide an example of a lugubrious situation?
What is the scariest movie the speaker has ever seen and how long ago did they watch it?
What is the scariest movie the speaker has ever seen and how long ago did they watch it?
What are the names of the Commander Melanoff's adopted children and what are their current occupations?
What are the names of the Commander Melanoff's adopted children and what are their current occupations?
Who is the biological mother of Baby Ruth and where does she reside?
Who is the biological mother of Baby Ruth and where does she reside?
What did Barnaby, the son of Commander Melanoff, invent and what was the outcome of his invention?
What did Barnaby, the son of Commander Melanoff, invent and what was the outcome of his invention?
What are the names of Jane, the third Barnaby's, triplet daughters?
What are the names of Jane, the third Barnaby's, triplet daughters?
What tradition do the former Willoughbys uphold when visiting their deceased parents' figures and how do they conclude this tradition?
What tradition do the former Willoughbys uphold when visiting their deceased parents' figures and how do they conclude this tradition?
What is the occupation of the postmaster and his wife, and what is notable about their family life?
What is the occupation of the postmaster and his wife, and what is notable about their family life?
What is the relationship between Commander Melanoff and Nanny, and how do they spend time with their children in Switzerland?
What is the relationship between Commander Melanoff and Nanny, and how do they spend time with their children in Switzerland?
What do the former Willoughbys excuse themselves to do during the Melanoff visits, and what is the significance of this action?
What do the former Willoughbys excuse themselves to do during the Melanoff visits, and what is the significance of this action?
What does Baby Ruth do to the wicker basket she was left in, and why?
What does Baby Ruth do to the wicker basket she was left in, and why?
What are some of the words defined in the glossary provided at the end of the text?
What are some of the words defined in the glossary provided at the end of the text?
What are the marital statuses of Ruth, Tim, Bill, and Joe in the present?
What are the marital statuses of Ruth, Tim, Bill, and Joe in the present?
What are the occupations and family life of the former Willoughbys?
What are the occupations and family life of the former Willoughbys?
Flashcards
The Willoughbys' Camouflage Plan
The Willoughbys' Camouflage Plan
The Willoughby children, Tim, Jane, and the twins Barnaby A and Barnaby B, devise a plan to avoid being seen by potential buyers of their home.
Barnaby B as a 'Coat Tree'
Barnaby B as a 'Coat Tree'
Tim disguises Barnaby B as a coat tree by hanging overcoats on him and placing his father's hat over Barnaby B's face.
Tim as a 'Fur Rug'
Tim as a 'Fur Rug'
Tim disguises himself as a fur rug in front of the fireplace.
Practicing Camouflage
Practicing Camouflage
Signup and view all the flashcards
Nanny's Camouflage Plan
Nanny's Camouflage Plan
Signup and view all the flashcards
Nanny's Winking Statue
Nanny's Winking Statue
Signup and view all the flashcards
The Prospective Buyer's Reaction
The Prospective Buyer's Reaction
Signup and view all the flashcards
The Willoughbys' Situation
The Willoughbys' Situation
Signup and view all the flashcards
The Willoughby Children's Orphanhood Game
The Willoughby Children's Orphanhood Game
Signup and view all the flashcards
Literary Orphan Examples
Literary Orphan Examples
Signup and view all the flashcards
Becoming Orphans
Becoming Orphans
Signup and view all the flashcards
Tim's Suggestion
Tim's Suggestion
Signup and view all the flashcards
The Orphan Game Rules
The Orphan Game Rules
Signup and view all the flashcards
Willoughby Grievances
Willoughby Grievances
Signup and view all the flashcards
Jane in the Coal Bin
Jane in the Coal Bin
Signup and view all the flashcards
Game Rules & Etiquette
Game Rules & Etiquette
Signup and view all the flashcards
The Plan to Rid Themselves of Parents
The Plan to Rid Themselves of Parents
Signup and view all the flashcards
Willoughby Family Dialogue
Willoughby Family Dialogue
Signup and view all the flashcards
Desire for Orphanhood
Desire for Orphanhood
Signup and view all the flashcards
The Swiss Village
The Swiss Village
Signup and view all the flashcards
The Grouchily Behaving Customers
The Grouchily Behaving Customers
Signup and view all the flashcards
The Postmaster's Wedding
The Postmaster's Wedding
Signup and view all the flashcards
The Bride's Son
The Bride's Son
Signup and view all the flashcards
The Willoughbys' Future Plans
The Willoughbys' Future Plans
Signup and view all the flashcards
Tim's Old-Fashioned Suggestions
Tim's Old-Fashioned Suggestions
Signup and view all the flashcards
The Children's Reluctance
The Children's Reluctance
Signup and view all the flashcards
The Willoughbys' Old-Fashioned Beliefs
The Willoughbys' Old-Fashioned Beliefs
Signup and view all the flashcards
Adapting to Modern Times
Adapting to Modern Times
Signup and view all the flashcards
Humor in Old-Fashioned Beliefs
Humor in Old-Fashioned Beliefs
Signup and view all the flashcards
Story Elements
Story Elements
Signup and view all the flashcards
Challenges of Character Development
Challenges of Character Development
Signup and view all the flashcards
Study Notes
The Willoughby Children's Orphanhood Game
- The Willoughby children contemplate being orphans and play a game about it
- They discuss the characteristics of "worthy and deserving orphans" from old-fashioned books
- The children discuss examples of orphans from literature, including Mary Lennox, Pollyanna, Anne of Green Gables, and James from James and the Giant Peach
- They debate whether they should be orphans and express dislike for their parents
- Tim, the oldest, suggests doing away with their parents
- The children play a game with rules about moving down steps when asking questions or interrupting
- The children express their grievances about their parents, including their mother's cooking and the color of their sweaters
- They consider putting Jane in the coal bin in the basement if she expresses fondness for their parents
- The children discuss the game rules, including using proper names and not using silly nicknames
- The children continue to discuss their plan to rid themselves of their parents
- The text includes dialogue between the children and their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willoughby, about their feelings towards their children
- The children's game and discussion reflect their desire to be rid of their parents and become orphans
The Willoughby Children’s Camouflage Plans
- The Willoughby children, Tim, Jane, and the twins Barnaby A and Barnaby B, have devised a plan to stay out of sight and remain clean during visits from prospective buyers for their home.
- Tim hangs overcoats on Barnaby B, transforming him into a coat tree, and places his father's hat over Barnaby B's face to complete the disguise.
- The children practice being motionless in their camouflaged positions, with Tim disguised as a fur rug in front of the fireplace.
- Despite their efforts, no prospective buyers have shown interest in the house, expressing concerns about toxic air, bad wiring, a broken furnace, and rotten floorboards.
- Nanny, their caretaker, is an exceptional cook, and the children manage to stay clean despite their camouflage activities.
- Nanny reveals her own camouflage plan: she poses as a statue in the upstairs hall, draping herself with a sheet and powdering herself to look like alabaster.
- Nanny uses this disguise to remain still and nude, except for the sheet, during visits from prospective buyers, occasionally winking to add a touch of realism.
- The children are surprised to learn about Nanny's camouflage plan and recall a prospective buyer running downstairs screaming, possibly due to Nanny winking during her pose.
- The children and Nanny sit together at the supper table, enjoying a meal prepared by Nanny, including succulent pot roast and warm pie for dessert.
- Nanny's camouflage plan and the children's efforts to stay out of sight and clean reflect their determination to avoid being noticed during visits from prospective buyers.
- The children and Nanny share a unique bond, supporting each other in their unconventional efforts to maintain their living situation amidst the challenges they face.
- The text portrays a whimsical and imaginative scenario, highlighting the children's creativity and Nanny's dedication to their well-being.
The Mysterious Mountain and the Old-Fashioned Children
- The story takes place in a Swiss village, where a waitress and her father run a gasthaus.
- Two grouchily behaving customers, wearing hiking equipment on their heads, plan to climb a mountain without proper clothing.
- The village is excited for the wedding of the postmaster, Hans-Peter, to a foreign lady and her son.
- The bride's son is unhappy in Switzerland due to various reasons and longs to go home.
- The Willoughby children, parentless and soon to be homeless, struggle to plan their futures.
- Tim suggests old-fashioned options for the children's futures, including renouncing the world and joining a convent or running away to join the circus.
- The children express their reluctance due to allergies, fear of water, and dislike for the circus.
- The children are unable to come up with suitable plans for their futures due to their old-fashioned beliefs.
- The story explores the children's struggle to adapt to modern times and their limited choices due to their old-fashioned nature.
- The text humorously portrays the children's attempts to plan their futures in a world that does not align with their old-fashioned beliefs.
- The story combines elements of humor, nostalgia, and the clash between old-fashioned beliefs and modern realities.
- The text highlights the challenges faced by the characters as they navigate their personal desires and societal expectations.
The Willoughbys: A Summary
- The children were adopted by Commander Melanoff and became Bill and Joe, living happily as Melanoffs.
- The commander, unaware of the Willoughby connection, once had a note attached to Baby Ruth, mentioning a reward for the "beastly baby" going to the Willoughbys.
- Commander Melanoff's son, Barnaby, invented Junior Mints but found out they were already invented; however, his invention of Lickety Twist was a success.
- Baby Ruth found her biological mother living comfortably in Champaign, Illinois, and gold-plated the wicker basket she was left in as a souvenir.
- Ruth married her stepbrother Tim, who became an attorney and adored his wife, never being ruthless again.
- The twins, Bill and Joe, never married and now run a chain of clothing stores called Big Sweaters.
- Jane, the third Barnaby, became a feminist literature professor and had triplet daughters named Lavender, Arpeggio, and Noxzema.
- The postmaster and his wife ran the Swiss post office efficiently for many years but never had children.
- Commander Melanoff and his second wife, Nanny, visited Switzerland with their six children and always stopped at the post office for tea.
- The former Willoughbys, unrelated to the postmaster, excused themselves during the Melanoff visits to salute their frozen parents' figures at a nearby mountain.
- The Willoughbys' solemn tradition of saluting their deceased parents always ended with cocoa.
- The glossary at the end of the text provides definitions for words like "acquisition," "affable," "auspicious," "beastly," "bilious," "confectionary," "conspiracy," "contemplating," "cryptic," "despicable," and "diabolical."
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
The Willoughbys by Lois Lowry
