Questions and Answers
What does 'jaunty' mean?
lively, easy, and carefree in manner; smart or trim in appearance
What does 'self-deprecation' refer to?
expressing lack of importance of oneself
What is a 'marionette'?
puppet moved by strings
What does 'apologetic' mean?
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What does 'twitched' mean?
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What does the stranger remind Winnie of?
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What does the man ask Winnie about?
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What do Winnie, her grandmother, and the stranger hear?
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What does Granny think the music is? What does Winnie think it is?
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When Winnie is talking to the stranger and remembers 'the stiff black ribbons that hung on the door of the cottage for her grandfather's funeral,' what can we infer?
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What can the reader infer about the stranger when he hears the music?
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What rules do the characters in this chapter need to follow?
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What was the hook the author created in this chapter that made you want to continue reading?
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How has Winnie's attitude changed when compared to Chapter 3?
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What are important (relevant) details from this chapter and which are irrelevant ones?
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What values or morals does Winnie's grandmother have?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary
- Jaunty: Describes a lively, carefree attitude or a neat appearance.
- Self-deprecation: Refers to an expression that downplays one's own importance.
- Marionette: A type of puppet that is controlled by strings.
- Apologetic: Indicates a feeling of regret or sorrow.
- Twitch: Describes small, involuntary movements that are sudden and uncontrolled.
Discussion Questions and Answers
- The stranger reminds Winnie of black ribbons associated with her grandfather's funeral.
- The stranger inquires about Winnie’s family.
- Winnie, her grandmother, and the stranger hear an unusual melody from the woods.
- Granny speculates the music might be from elves, while Winnie imagines it to be a music box.
- During a conversation, Winnie associates the stranger with funeral imagery, suggesting she feels apprehensive about him.
- The stranger's happiness upon hearing the music implies he believes he has found something significant.
Character Insights
- Important societal rules for characters include not talking to strangers and adhering to family restrictions regarding boundaries and speech.
- A compelling moment in the chapter occurs when the stranger halts in front of the Foster's gate, piquing interest.
- Winnie's feelings shift from anger in Chapter 3 to curiosity about her grandma and engagement with the stranger in Chapter 4.
Relevant vs. Irrelevant Details
- Relevant: Elf music, the man in the yellow suit, the overprotective mother, and Granny recalling music from ten years prior.
- Irrelevant: A mention of Tuck having suicidal thoughts, which does not contribute to the main narrative.
Character Morals
- Winnie's grandmother values caution and protects her distrustful nature, demonstrated by her angry reaction to a stranger's inquiries.
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