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True or false: Sabrina Grimm was excited about moving to Ferryport Landing, New York?
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True or false: Sabrina was determined to be strong and not let her sister see her cry?
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True or false: Daphne was uninterested in the view during the train ride?
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True or false: Ms. Minerva Smirt was a jovial and lighthearted woman?
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True or false: Sabrina and Daphne are orphaned sisters living under the care of Ms. Smirt, who dislikes children and is determined to place the girls in a foster home.
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True or false: Ms. Smirt is sending the girls to live with a supposed dead woman, claiming to be their grandmother.
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True or false: The sisters have a history of failed foster placements, including mistreatment and neglect.
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True or false: The sisters' parents disappeared without a trace, prompting investigations from both the police and the orphanage.
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True or false: A woman claiming to be their grandmother has applied for custody, despite their father's claim that she died before they were born.
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True or false: The story is set in Ferryport Landing, the last stop for the train.
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True or false: Sabrina and Daphne have a close bond and rely on each other for support.
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True or false: The girls' parents had always emphasized that they were each other's only family.
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True or false: The narrative is underscored by the mystery of the girls' parents' disappearance and the sudden appearance of a supposed grandmother.
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True or false: The girls have experienced a series of unsuccessful attempts to be placed in a stable family environment.
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True or false: The girls are apprehensive about their new living situation and are wary of the woman claiming to be their grandmother.
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True or false: Sabrina and Daphne meet Ms. Smirt at the train station
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True or false: Mrs. Grimm hugs the girls enthusiastically, while Mr. Canis is frail and gaunt
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True or false: Mrs. Grimm and Mr. Canis leave the girls in the care of Ms. Smirt
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True or false: The car the girls ride in is in good condition and emits no smoke
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True or false: Mrs. Grimm yells at the girls to put on their seat belts
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True or false: The seat belts in the car are in good condition
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True or false: Mrs. Grimm ties the torn seat belt to a filthy old rope to secure the girls
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True or false: The car ride is quiet, and the girls have a pleasant conversation with Mrs. Grimm
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True or false: The girls find the situation with Mrs. Grimm and Mr. Canis comfortable
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True or false: The encounter with Mrs. Grimm and Mr. Canis leaves the girls at ease and content
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True or false: Mrs. Grimm and Mr. Canis are portrayed as warm and caring individuals
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True or false: The girls' encounter with Mrs. Grimm and Mr. Canis is anxiety-inducing
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True or false: Mrs. Grimm's house is situated in a remote area, surrounded by farm country?
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True or false: The living room in Mrs. Grimm's house is unexpectedly large for a small cottage, filled with books on every surface?
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True or false: Mrs. Grimm lives in the house to escape the noise of city life?
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True or false: Upon arrival, Mr. Canis unlocks several locks on the front door using a vast key ring?
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True or false: Mrs. Grimm refers to the girls as 'lieblings,' meaning sweetheart in German?
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True or false: Mrs. Grimm's house is cluttered with books, including unusual titles like '365 Ways to Cook Dragon'?
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True or false: Sabrina secretly assesses the house, noting its layout and security features?
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True or false: The walls in Mrs. Grimm's house are adorned with old photographs of Mrs. Grimm and a bearded man, engaging in various adventures?
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True or false: Daphne inquires about the photographs, learning about Mrs. Grimm's late husband and son?
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True or false: Mrs. Grimm surprises the girls with warm chocolate-chip cookies after her brief absence?
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True or false: The house is short, squat, and has a wraparound porch, but appears eerie due to its proximity to a looming forest?
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True or false: Ferryport Landing consists of a two-lane road with various shops and a police station?
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Mrs. Grimm's giant dog, Elvis, is harmless if he likes the girls.
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Mrs. Grimm is actually the girls' grandmother (oma) from Germany.
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Mr. Canis remains silent and still throughout the meeting with Mrs. Grimm.
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Mrs. Grimm offers to make spaghetti and meatballs for dinner, which excites Sabrina.
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Sabrina is convinced that they should stay at Mrs. Grimm's house.
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Mrs. Grimm demonstrates that Elvis is well-trained and friendly.
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Mrs. Grimm expresses sadness over the girls' parents no longer communicating with her.
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Sabrina becomes emotional upon realizing Mrs. Grimm is their grandmother.
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The girls are from New York City.
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Mrs. Grimm claims to know a lot about the girls' family origins.
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Sabrina is defensive about her family's origins.
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The chapter ends with a sense of emotional tension between the girls and Mrs. Grimm.
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True or false: Sabrina and Daphne are attempting to retrieve Mrs. Grimm's keys from her room without waking her up?
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True or false: Mrs. Grimm's room is filled with tribal masks and mounted swords, creating a creepy atmosphere at night?
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True or false: Daphne becomes distracted by a mask on the wall while Sabrina is trying to retrieve the keys?
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True or false: Sabrina successfully locates the keys in Mrs. Grimm's room without causing a disturbance?
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True or false: The girls encounter fireflies that start to act aggressively?
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True or false: Elvis tries to protect the girls from the aggressive fireflies?
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True or false: The fireflies multiply into a massive swarm, stinging the girls?
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True or false: Daphne and Elvis get stung by the fireflies, prompting Sabrina to try to protect them?
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True or false: Mrs. Grimm appears and reassures the girls?
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True or false: Mrs. Grimm tells them they need to run?
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True or false: The reader is left with a cliffhanger, unsure of their fate?
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True or false: The story creates a sense of tension and danger as the girls try to escape?
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True or false: Mrs. Grimm's dog, Elvis, is harmless if he likes the girls?
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True or false: The chapter ends with a sense of emotional tension between the girls and Mrs. Grimm?
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True or false: The encounter with Mrs. Grimm and Mr. Canis is anxiety-inducing?
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True or false: The house is short, squat, and has a wraparound porch, but appears eerie due to its proximity to a looming forest?
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Mrs. Grimm's house is cluttered with books, including unusual titles like '365 Ways to Cook Dragon'
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Sabrina observes the surroundings and calculates the distance to the train station
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The journey includes passing through ancient cedars, pines, and oaks, setting the scene for the upcoming events
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The car passes an old dairy cow, and Mrs. Grimm waves at it to emphasize the importance of being friendly
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Mrs. Grimm presents the girls with unusual clothes, causing mixed reactions between the sisters
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The text hints at upcoming encounters with neighbors and the potential challenges in the town
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The text reveals the setting of the story as Ferryport Landing, described as the world's most boring town
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The car ride is quiet, and the girls have a pleasant conversation with Mrs. Grimm
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The living room in Mrs. Grimm's house is unexpectedly large for a small cottage, filled with books on every surface
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The car the girls ride in is in good condition and emits no smoke
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Sabrina is convinced that they should stay at Mrs. Grimm's house
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Mrs. Grimm uses a blue dust to repel bugs, which are revealed to be pixies
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Mrs. Grimm shows concern for the girls after the incident with the bugs and tends to Daphne's stings
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The girls decide not to eat Mrs. Grimm's food to show strength, but Daphne comes up with a plan to deceive her
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Mrs. Grimm serves the girls pancakes with a strange pink sauce, and she nails the windows shut
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Daphne eagerly eats the pink sauce, which contains marigolds, while Sabrina refuses it
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Mrs. Grimm explains that Mr. Canis is nailing the windows shut to prevent things from getting in or someone from getting out
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The girls are surprised and concerned about the windows being nailed shut
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Sabrina feels suspicious of Mrs. Grimm's actions and the locked room in the house
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The girls ponder about Mrs. Grimm's intentions and the strange occurrences in the house
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Mrs. Grimm's behavior and the girls' suspicions create tension and mystery in the story
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The girls' plan to deceive Mrs. Grimm adds a layer of complexity to their relationship with her
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The story unfolds with a mix of suspense, deception, and peculiar occurrences in Mrs. Grimm's house
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True or false: Mrs. Grimm uses a piece of fabric to direct her Great Dane, Elvis, to search through the rubble.
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True or false: Daphne declares her intention to become a detective like Scooby Doo.
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True or false: Mayor Charming arrives in a long white limousine and expresses frustration at the debris site not being properly handled.
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True or false: Mayor Charming condescendingly addresses the girls and instructs his assistant, Mr. Seven, to give them his business card.
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True or false: Mr. Seven complies and hands the girls Mayor Charming's card, emphasizing the importance of networking.
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True or false: The encounter with Mayor Charming suggests that there may be a political angle to the debris site mystery.
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True or false: The text sets the stage for a potential collaboration or conflict between Mrs. Grimm, the girls, and Mayor Charming in solving the mystery.
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True or false: The girls reminisce about their past and the joy they shared before their father's disappearance.
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True or false: A short man wearing an "I AM AN IDIOT" hat emerges from the driver's side of the limousine.
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True or false: Sabrina steps forward, presumably to engage with Mayor Charming.
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True or false: The encounter with Mayor Charming suggests that there may be a political angle to the debris site mystery.
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True or false: The girls are puzzled by Mrs. Grimm's actions and inquire about the purpose of their visit.
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Mrs. Applebee owns a video camera
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Sabrina noticed a change in Mrs. Applebee's face during their conversation
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Mrs. Applebee had a wonderful time in New York City
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Mr. Englishman wanted to rent the Applebees' farm for a special event
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True or false: Mrs. Grimm reveals that most fairy tales are true
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True or false: Mrs. Grimm mentions Snow White is a teacher at Ferryport Landing Elementary
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True or false: Mrs. Grimm plans to enroll the girls at Ferryport Landing Elementary
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True or false: Mrs. Grimm hints at the truth behind Santa Claus
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True or false: The girls and Mr. Canis have a chance to escape but engage in conversation instead
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True or false: The car ride is quiet, and the girls have a pleasant conversation with Mrs. Grimm
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True or false: The encounter with Mayor Charming suggests that there may be a political angle to the debris site mystery
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True or false: Daphne inquires about the photographs, learning about Mrs. Grimm's late husband and son
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True or false: Daphne declares her intention to become a detective like Scooby Doo
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True or false: Daphne and Elvis get stung by the fireflies, prompting Sabrina to try to protect them
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True or false: The girls reminisce about their past and the joy they shared before their father's disappearance
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True or false: Sabrina was determined to be strong and not let her sister see her cry
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True or false: Mrs. Grimm suspects someone is responsible for the destruction of the house?
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True or false: Daphne intervenes by kicking and hitting the leader of the men with Mrs. Grimm's handbag?
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True or false: Mr. Canis offers the men a chance to leave peacefully, but they refuse?
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True or false: Sabrina finds a weapon to defend themselves?
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True or false: The men threaten to kill Mrs. Grimm and the girls?
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True or false: The presence of Mr. Canis and Elvis provides some hope for the situation?
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True or false: Sabrina feels the need to help Mrs. Grimm and Mr. Canis, despite the odds being against them?
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True or false: The encounter with the men becomes increasingly tense and dangerous?
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True or false: The pathway is clean, leaving Sabrina without a weapon to use against the men?
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True or false: The situation seems dire as the men prepare to attack Mrs. Grimm and the girls?
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True or false: The leader of the men threatens Mrs. Grimm?
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True or false: The men's names are revealed as Tony, Steve, and Bobby?
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True or false: The giant stuffs the car in his shirt pocket and walks away, causing the earth to shake with his footsteps.
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True or false: Daphne confronts Sabrina about her behavior, and then marches back to the house to rescue their family.
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True or false: Sabrina realizes she hasn't considered Daphne's thoughts in a long time and feels guilty about it.
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True or false: The girls and their dog continue their journey back to the house, feeling the looming threat of the giant.
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True or false: The giant hand appears, followed by the monstrous giant, with repugnant features and a hideous appearance.
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True or false: The giant lifts the car with Mrs. Grimm and Mr. Canis inside, and then flattens a mountain cabin, seemingly killing three thugs.
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True or false: The girls, frozen in fear, realize Mrs. Grimm had been telling the truth about fairy tale creatures.
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True or false: Sabrina and Daphne argue about their beliefs and the decisions they have to make as kids without parents.
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True or false: Daphne continues her march back to the house, with Elvis diligently guarding them.
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True or false: Sabrina feels the weight of having to make decisions for both of them and worries about their safety.
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True or false: The encounter with Mrs. Grimm and Mr. Canis leaves the girls at ease and content
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True or false: The story creates a sense of tension and danger as the girls try to escape?
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Granny Relda's Revelation is set in a world where characters from old stories are still alive due to magic
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Mrs. Grimm reveals that Jack, from the Jack and the Beanstalk tale, was a real person
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Sabrina fully trusts Mrs. Grimm's warnings about impending danger
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Mayor Charming and Mr. Canis exhibit strange behavior due to reacting to an unknown scent in the air
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The encounter with Mayor Charming suggests that there may be a political angle to the mysterious events
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The text leaves off with a sense of impending danger, as Mrs. Grimm's words about something is coming hang in the air
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The passage portrays a conflict between the girls and the adults, with Sabrina distrustful of Mrs. Grimm and Mr. Canis
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The story creates a sense of tension and danger as the characters try to escape
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Mrs. Grimm uses a piece of fabric to direct her Great Dane, Elvis, to search through the rubble
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The living room in Mrs. Grimm's house is unexpectedly large for a small cottage, filled with books on every surface
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Mrs. Grimm offers to make spaghetti and meatballs for dinner, which excites Sabrina
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The chapter ends with a sense of emotional tension between the girls and Mrs. Grimm
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True or false: Puck is the most famous Everafter in the town and his exploits are known around the world.
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True or false: Puck is the star of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a play by William Shakespeare.
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True or false: Sabrina has read A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
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True or false: Puck transforms into a big shaggy dog.
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True or false: Sabrina, Daphne, and Puck find unsettling stories in their father's journal about alliances with giants and their consequences?
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True or false: The siblings gear up with makeshift armor and weapons to confront a potential threat downstairs?
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True or false: Despite their attempts to intimidate the possible intruder, they find silence upon reaching the top of the stairs?
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True or false: Sabrina retrieves a key ring to unlock the door and reveal the identity of the mysterious presence?
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True or false: The trio's actions and dialogue reveal their uncertainty and fear in the face of potential danger?
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True or false: The trio's actions and dialogue reveal their determination and bravery in the face of uncertainty?
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True or false: Sabrina, Daphne, and Puck discuss the erasure of a farmer's memory and the mysterious motives behind it?
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True or false: They discover a letter from Granny Relda, urging them to enter a previously off-limits room?
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True or false: Despite their attempts to intimidate the possible intruder, they find silence upon reaching the top of the stairs?
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True or false: Sabrina feels suspicious of Mrs. Grimm's actions and the locked room in the house?
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True or false: The encounter with Mayor Charming suggests that there may be a political angle to the debris site mystery?
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True or false: The girls and Mr. Canis have a chance to escape but engage in conversation instead?
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True or false: Puck reveals a secret to open the door and claims to have a close relationship with Granny Relda
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True or false: Puck insists on helping the girls, citing self-interest and instructs them to prepare a meal for him
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True or false: Puck refers to domestic tasks as 'women's work,' leading to a confrontation with Sabrina
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True or false: The girls, along with Puck, raid the refrigerator and prepare a meal together
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True or false: Puck's behavior and demands create tension and conflicts with the girls
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True or false: Despite their disagreements, the girls and Puck eat together
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True or false: Puck's dubious intentions and behavior raise doubts and suspicions among the girls
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True or false: The girls' struggle with Puck's unwelcome and forceful assistance continues
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True or false: The dynamic between the girls and Puck reflects a power struggle and conflicting objectives
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True or false: The girls and Mr. Canis have a chance to escape but engage in conversation instead
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True or false: The living room in Mrs. Grimm's house is unexpectedly large for a small cottage, filled with books on every surface
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True or false: Granny Relda's Revelation is set in a world where characters from old stories are still alive due to magic
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True or false: Puck claims the forest as his kingdom and plans to stay young forever
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True or false: Sabrina finds a book authored by their father, Henry Grimm
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True or false: The group realizes Mayor Charming is using the giant to intimidate people into selling their land
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True or false: The trio searches for books on giants in the Grimm family library
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True or false: The girls discover a photo of Mayor Charming and learn about his plans to rebuild his kingdom
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True or false: They suspect Mayor Charming and Mr. Englishman are the same person
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True or false: The giant's role is to scare off those who refuse to sell their property
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True or false: Puck explains the historical alliances between giants and people
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True or false: Daphne recounts the encounter with a giant and the subsequent events to Puck
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True or false: Puck declares himself as the Prince of Fairies, with dominion over various mythical creatures
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True or false: Daphne dismisses the importance of the books, prompting Puck's suggestion to go looking
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True or false: The text suggests that Puck's agelessness is attributed to being an Everafter
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True or false: Puck jokes about seeing something in the mirror, causing Sabrina to switch on the room light.
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True or false: The face in the mirror traps the children inside a circle of fire and questions their presence in the room.
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True or false: The magic mirror compares the children's impulsive nature to that of their father, Henry.
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True or false: The magic mirror challenges the children about their rescue plan for their grandmother.
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True or false: The children admit they don't have a fully formed plan yet.
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True or false: The magic mirror expresses surprise at the children's unexpected arrival.
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True or false: Sabrina is shocked by the comparison of the children's impulsive nature to that of their father, Henry.
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True or false: The face in the mirror demands to know who the children are and threatens them.
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True or false: The magic mirror identifies itself as the magic mirror and questions the children's presence in the room.
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True or false: The children try to confront an enemy in a room using kitchen utensils as weapons.
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True or false: The children find a wood-framed, full-length mirror in the room.
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True or false: The magic mirror identifies itself as the magic mirror and expresses surprise at the children's unexpected arrival.
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True or false: The giant eventually gives up chasing the group and shakes his fist in frustration?
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True or false: The magic carpet is barely six inches off the ground and worn out when the group finally steps off of it?
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True or false: Sabrina begins the tedious job of unlocking all the bolts on Granny Relda’s enormous key ring?
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True or false: Hamstead’s squad cars are still perched in the tall trees behind the house, but he and his men are nowhere to be seen?
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True or false: Jack initially becomes angry when his treasure is at risk but then changes his attitude to a boyish grin?
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True or false: Mirror leads the group to the Fairy Godmother wands, which were the first magical item the family ever had to confiscate?
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True or false: Jack suggests using fairy godmother magic to create disguises for the group?
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True or false: Jack initially suggests sneaking into Charming's Mansion through the back door?
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True or false: The magic mirror warns the girls about the danger and power of the slippers, but eventually agrees to help them?
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True or false: Sabrina expected to see a reflection of the room they were in when they entered the long, wide hallway?
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True or false: Sabrina feels queasy and disoriented after realizing that the mirror has transported them to an entirely different location?
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True or false: The setting is described as a long, wide hallway resembling Grand Central Station?
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True or false: The unexpected location causes Sabrina to feel uneasy and disoriented?
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True or false: The girls find themselves in an unfamiliar and perplexing place, contrary to their expectations of a reflection?
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True or false: Jack argues with the magic mirror about obtaining the slippers, which have the power to transport the wearer anywhere?
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True or false: The magic mirror initially resists but eventually agrees to help Jack and the girls?
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True or false: The girls are shocked by the unexpected environment they find themselves in?
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True or false: Jack confidently assures the girls they can enter Charming's Mansion through the front door without being noticed?
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True or false: They confront the magic mirror, which initially resists but eventually agrees to help?
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True or false: Puck leaves the house after dismissing the idea of helping?
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True or false: Jack suggests sneaking into Charming's office to find a map of the giant's next target?
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True or false: Sabrina and Daphne express doubt about the effectiveness of Jack's plan?
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True or false: Jack's plan involves a risky operation during a ball at Charming's office?
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True or false: The tension between the characters and their conflicting approaches to the situation is evident?
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True or false: Puck expresses his reluctance to help and emphasizes his self-serving nature?
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True or false: Sabrina threatens to call Deputy Crane to take Jack back to prison if he doesn't contribute to the rescue effort?
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True or false: Jack insists that his plan is solid and could lead to defeating the giant and saving Granny Relda?
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True or false: Jack proposes to outsmart the giant and implies that Mayor Charming is behind the giant's actions?
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True or false: Jack appears to have a lackadaisical attitude, eating greedily and failing to present a concrete plan?
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True or false: The sisters argue about the need for a plan to save Granny Relda?
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True or false: Jack's plan is met with skepticism from Sabrina and Daphne?
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True or false: Puck reveals himself as a housefly with a human head?
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True or false: Elvis brings Granny Relda’s handbag to the girls and begins to snarl at it?
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True or false: Jack explores the Grimm house and expresses a desire to take a nap, hinting at a big plan?
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True or false: Sabrina discovers a framed photo of Granny and Grandpa with Mr. Canis, noticing an odd effect over Mr. Canis’ eyes?
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True or false: The girls are skeptical of Jack’s plan and decide to get some rest?
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True or false: Puck, a flying boy, and Jack engage in a heated exchange upon Jack’s arrival?
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True or false: Charming took Hamstead and his deputies away, providing the girls with a break?
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True or false: Sabrina and Daphne are faced with a tough situation as Jack offers to help confront a giant, despite breaking Granny Relda’s rules in the past?
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True or false: Puck startles Sabrina by revealing himself as a housefly with a human head, explaining that he chose the room for its quietness and to avoid interfering with the girls' plans?
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True or false: Elvis, the dog, brings Granny Relda’s handbag to the girls and begins to snarl at it?
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True or false: Sabrina discovers a framed photo of Granny and Grandpa with Mr. Canis, noticing an odd effect over Mr. Canis’ eyes?
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True or false: Jack explores the Grimm house and expresses a desire to take a nap, hinting at a big plan?
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True or false: The Hall of Wonders is a holding area for dangerous and valuable items, including Fairy Godmother wands, talking plants, poisonous fruits, dragon eggs, and more.
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True or false: Mirror guides the group to the door labeled 'Magic Shoes' and warns them about the dangers of magic.
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True or false: Inside the room labeled 'Magic Shoes' are hundreds of pairs of shoes, including some with wings and made of pure glass.
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True or false: Sabrina is handed a pair of sparkling silver slippers, which she discovers fit her perfectly and emanate an odd energy.
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True or false: Jack becomes fascinated with a door labeled 'Magic Beans,' but Mirror forbids him from entering, stating that the beans are dangerous.
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True or false: Sabrina unlocks the 'Magic Beans' room and finds a collection of little white beans in a mason jar, which Mirror deems dangerous.
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True or false: Jack's longing for the outside world and the realization that Ferryport Landing is a prison for fairy-tale creatures evoke sympathy from Sabrina.
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True or false: The group discovers that Ferryport Landing is not only the home of fairy-tale creatures but also a prison from which they cannot leave.
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True or false: Grendel, a dangerous entity, pounds violently from within one of the doors in the Hall of Wonders.
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True or false: The man who lives in the Hall of Wonders is a short, chubby man in a black suit and tie, referred to as Mirror, and the Hall is an arcane-powered, multi-phasic, trans-dimensional pocket universe.
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True or false: Granny Relda’s key ring holds keys to the hundreds of doors of all shapes and sizes in the Hall of Wonders.
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True or false: The Hall of Wonders is a gigantic room with a vaulted ceiling, filled with glass and steel archways, marble columns, and sculptures of men and monsters.
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True or false: Sabrina was able to communicate with Jack through a walkie-talkie but lost contact with him later on?
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True or false: Sabrina saw a frozen image of the Applebee farm on the television in the room?
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True or false: The giant Sabrina saw on the television was the same giant she had met the day before?
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True or false: Sabrina found a video camera hooked to the television in the room?
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True or false: Charming orders Mr. Seven to send one of the Three to the Grimm house, with strict instructions
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True or false: Mirror warns against using Excalibur due to its lethal nature
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True or false: Sabrina realizes that Elvis tried to warn them about Jack's association with a giant
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True or false: Sabrina feels powerful when she holds Excalibur, drawing a parallel to King Arthur
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True or false: Charming's decision to wield Excalibur raises concerns about adding more magic to the situation
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True or false: The situation intensifies as the characters prepare for a confrontation with Jack and the stolen beans
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True or false: Elvis, the giant dog, is found injured by Daphne, Sabrina, and Charming
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True or false: Charming explains Jack's plan to use the beans for fame and to control giants
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True or false: Charming selects a dangerous weapon, Excalibur, from the magical armory
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True or false: Mirror is found injured and reveals that Jack has stolen the beans
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True or false: Charming explains that protection spells prevented the giant from attacking them
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True or false: The characters prepare for a confrontation with Jack and the stolen beans
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True or false: The Queen of Hearts criticizes the town's leadership, leaving Prince Charming feeling dejected.
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True or false: Charming denies involvement with the giant and shows a video of Jack and his goons.
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True or false: Charming reveals his plan to buy the town but denies releasing the giant intentionally.
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True or false: The group realizes that Jack plans to kill the giant on live television for fame.
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True or false: The sheriff reports that the giant is heading towards Widow's Peak, and Jack's bloody handkerchief is found.
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True or false: Sabrina receives a call from a news reporter who was tipped off about a potential murder on Widow's Peak, which Jack orchestrated.
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True or false: The passage portrays a conflict between the girls and the adults, with Sabrina distrustful of Mrs. Grimm and Mr. Canis.
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True or false: The girls' plan to deceive Mrs. Grimm adds a layer of complexity to their relationship with her.
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True or false: Mayor Charming and Mr. Canis exhibit strange behavior due to reacting to an unknown scent in the air.
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True or false: The story is set in Ferryport Landing, the last stop for the train.
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True or false: Charming decides to return to the Grimm house with the girls to thwart Jack's plan.
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True or false: The group's next move is set by the revelation to stop Jack's dangerous plan.
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True or false: Sabrina finds a tape in Charming's office showing the giant destroying the farmhouse, proving his involvement with the giant.
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True or false: Charming, armed with a crossbow, threatens Sabrina and Daphne, demanding to know their true identities.
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True or false: Charming counts down to force a confession, leading the sisters to reveal their true identities as Relda Grimm's granddaughters.
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True or false: Charming discovers the sisters' use of a magic wand to change their shape and threatens them with imprisonment.
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True or false: The guests recognize the sisters as the Grimm children and express concern over their treatment.
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True or false: Charming dismisses the concerns of the guests and asserts control over the situation.
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True or false: The chapter ends with the sisters crying for help as Charming leads them towards the giant, causing a commotion among the guests.
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True or false: Sabrina confronts Charming about his intentions to buy up the town, leading to a tense exchange and the discovery of a giant outside.
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True or false: Charming plans to expose the sisters to the giant, causing panic among the guests.
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True or false: Charming lists the offenses committed by the sisters and plans to have them jailed, but the sisters refuse to leave without their grandmother and Mr. Canis.
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True or false: The sisters are magically transformed back to their normal states, leaving only oily smears as evidence of their disguises.
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True or false: Charming calls Mr. Seven to address the giant outside and forcefully takes the sisters outside the house.
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True or false: The giant accuses the prince of being a murderer and threatens the crowd, causing chaos as everyone tries to escape.
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True or false: The giant's temper tantrum is interrupted by three magical figures who attack him, but the giant remains determined to find the murderer.
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True or false: The girls, Sabrina and Daphne, and the prince try to protect the crowd and confront the giant, leading to a battle involving magical attacks and the arrival of King Arthur and his knights.
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True or false: The giant is eventually forced to flee, leaving the mansion in disarray and the prince facing the consequences, including a damaged car and disgruntled party guests.
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True or false: The prince's attempts to calm and reassure the crowd are met with anger and disappointment, with people leaving and refusing to donate to the community fund.
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True or false: The Queen of Hearts and the prince find themselves in a crowd during a celebration, when suddenly the ceiling is ripped away, and a giant's face appears, causing panic among the partygoers.
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True or false: The giant's attack results in chaos and panic among the partygoers.
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True or false: The girls, Sabrina and Daphne, and the prince engage in a battle involving magical attacks against the giant.
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True or false: The arrival of King Arthur and his knights adds to the chaos caused by the giant's attack.
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True or false: The giant's accusations and threats create a tense and dangerous situation for the party attendees.
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True or false: The giant's determination to find the murderer leads to further conflict and chaos in the mansion.
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True or false: The aftermath of the giant's attack leaves the prince dealing with the consequences and facing a disgruntled crowd.
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True or false: Jack violently shoves Sabrina and Daphne to the ground and prepares to strike Sabrina with a weapon.
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True or false: Mr. Canis and Granny Relda arrive in a car that unexpectedly emerges from the giant's pocket to save the girls.
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True or false: Jack reveals a mason jar of beans as the reason for his actions.
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True or false: Granny Relda questions Jack about the meaning of his actions after the car rescue.
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True or false: The girls are excited about the addition being built onto their house?
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True or false: Puck is revealed to be moving into the house with the girls?
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True or false: Sabrina is happy about Puck moving in with them?
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True or false: Granny Relda expresses love for Puck like he is her own grandson?
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True or false: Sabrina is getting her own room in the addition?
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True or false: The addition is being built because Puck is moving in with the girls?
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True or false: Sabrina and Daphne are pleased about the addition being built onto their house?
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True or false: Puck's intentions and behavior raise doubts and suspicions among the girls?
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True or false: Jack suggests using magical beans to regain his hero status by killing the Grimms?
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True or false: Mr. Canis, revealed to be the Big Bad Wolf, transforms into a massive wolf to fight Jack?
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True or false: Puck intervenes by summoning pixies to attack Jack?
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True or false: The pixies torment Jack, driving him to drop a jar that is needed?
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True or false: Granny Relda and Puck strategize to obtain the jar from Jack?
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True or false: The Wolf overpowers Jack, revealing its vicious nature?
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True or false: Puck communicates with a lone pixie to help retrieve the jar?
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True or false: Puck's involvement and the pixies' attack shift the dynamics of the battle?
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True or false: Puck and the pixies work to obtain the jar from Jack?
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True or false: The Wolf and Jack engage in a brutal fight, with Jack boasting and the Wolf displaying its brutality?
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True or false: Granny Relda and the girls are caught off guard by Mr. Canis's true identity?
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True or false: Puck, a hero, intervenes by summoning pixies to attack Jack?
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True or false: Glinda, Hansel, and Gretel's Frau Pfefferkuchenhaus arrive, setting beanstalks on fire
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True or false: Sheriff Hamstead commends the Grimm children and confiscates evidence
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True or false: Charming intervenes and deals with the aftermath
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True or false: Mr. Canis and Sheriff Hamstead show mutual respect
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True or false: Tension and resolution between various characters, including the giants and law enforcement
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True or false: Jack reveals the Scarlet Hand's involvement and threats, giants ignore and leave
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True or false: Beanstalks grow rapidly, giants descend, believing Jack is a murderer
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True or false: Action Four News arrives, interrupted by rumbling from growing magic bean sprouts
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True or false: Mr. Canis transforms back, exhausted and worried, and urges to evacuate children
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True or false: Jack panics as pixies steal magic beans, causing chaos and destruction
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True or false: The Sisters Grimm: The Giant Problem is set in a town called Ferryport Landing
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True or false: The journey in the story includes passing through ancient cedars, pines, and oaks, setting the scene for the upcoming events
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True or false: The girls apologize to Granny Relda for almost getting her killed, she reassures them
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True or false: The Grimms go to the mall and buy the girls new outfits, Granny apologizes for Mr. Canis's poor choice due to his color-blindness
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True or false: The girls receive cloth-bound books for documenting their experiences as Grimms, following their father's tradition
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True or false: Granny shows the girls their parents through a magical mirror, they see their parents lying still in a dark room
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True or false: The girls hug Granny Relda tightly, expressing happiness that their parents are alive but despair at not knowing their whereabouts
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True or false: There is a knock at the door, and Granny wipes everyone's tears before answering
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True or false: The text presents a heartwarming scene of family bonding, responsibility, and the girls' introduction to their role as Grimms
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True or false: Elvis, the dog, is bruised but recovering, Daphne apologizes to him for not paying attention to his clue
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True or false: Mr. Canis is still in his room and Puck is absent during the family reunion
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True or false: The girls spend the day writing in the books and place them on the family shelf alongside their father's
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True or false: Granny reassures the girls that their parents are not dead, just sleeping, and promises to find them
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True or false: Charming acknowledges the girls' help in stopping Jack's plan, but dismisses their usefulness
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Study Notes
Unexpected Meeting with Mrs. Grimm and Elvis
- Daphne and Sabrina visit Mrs. Grimm's house, where they meet Mr. Canis and a giant dog named Elvis.
- Mrs. Grimm introduces Elvis as a member of their family and reassures the girls that he is harmless if he likes them.
- Mrs. Grimm demonstrates Elvis' tricks, showing that he is well-trained and friendly.
- Mrs. Grimm offers to make spaghetti and meatballs for dinner, which excites Daphne.
- Sabrina is suspicious of Mrs. Grimm and is not convinced that they should stay at her house.
- Mrs. Grimm claims to know a lot about the girls and reveals that their family is originally from Germany.
- Mrs. Grimm expresses sadness over the girls' parents no longer communicating with her and insists that they did not abandon the girls.
- Sabrina becomes emotional and Mrs. Grimm clarifies that she is not Mrs. Grimm, but their grandmother (oma) from Germany.
- Mr. Canis remains silent and still, which unnerves Sabrina, but he starts eating when food is placed in front of him.
- Mrs. Grimm shares that their mother used to send her letters and expresses concern when the communication stopped.
- The girls are from New York City, and Sabrina is defensive about her family's origins.
- The chapter ends with the emotional tension between the girls and Mrs. Grimm, leaving the readers in suspense.
Mystery at the Debris Site
- Mrs. Grimm and Mr. Canis arrive at a debris site, and Mrs. Grimm uses a piece of fabric to direct her Great Dane, Elvis, to search through the rubble.
- The girls, Sabrina and Daphne, are puzzled by Mrs. Grimm's actions and inquire about the purpose of their visit.
- Mrs. Grimm hints that they are investigating a crime, and the girls express their skepticism.
- Daphne, inspired by the situation, declares her intention to become a detective like Scooby Doo.
- The girls reminisce about their past and the joy they shared before their father's disappearance.
- A long white limousine arrives, and a short man wearing an "I AM AN IDIOT" hat emerges from the driver's side.
- A tall, handsome man in a purple suit, Mayor William Charming, exits the limousine and expresses frustration at the debris site not being properly handled.
- Mayor Charming condescendingly addresses the girls and instructs his assistant, Mr. Seven, to give them his business card.
- Mr. Seven complies and hands the girls Mayor Charming's card, emphasizing the importance of networking.
- Sabrina steps forward, presumably to engage with Mayor Charming.
- The encounter with Mayor Charming suggests that there may be a political angle to the debris site mystery.
- The text sets the stage for a potential collaboration or conflict between Mrs. Grimm, the girls, and Mayor Charming in solving the mystery.
Granny Relda's Revelation
- Mrs. Grimm explains that the characters from old stories are still alive due to magic.
- She recounts an encounter with giants and the town's history with them.
- Mrs. Grimm reveals that Jack, from the Jack and the Beanstalk tale, was a real person.
- Sabrina challenges the existence of giants and questions their recent appearance.
- The group is interrupted by the arrival of Mayor Charming and Mr. Canis.
- Mayor Charming and Mr. Canis exhibit strange behavior, reacting to an unknown scent in the air.
- As the girls attempt to escape, they are blocked by Elvis, Mr. Canis's dog.
- A mysterious thump causes chaos, and Mr. Canis urges the girls to get into the car.
- Mrs. Grimm warns of an impending danger, but Sabrina dismisses her stories.
- The text leaves off with a sense of impending danger, as Mrs. Grimm's words about "something is coming" hang in the air.
- The passage portrays a conflict between the girls and the adults, with Sabrina distrustful of Mrs. Grimm and Mr. Canis.
- The scene is filled with tension and a sense of foreboding, with the characters on edge due to the mysterious events unfolding.
The Sisters and Puck Encounter the Magic Mirror
- Sabrina, Daphne, and Puck try to confront an enemy in a room using kitchen utensils as weapons.
- They find a wood-framed, full-length mirror in the room.
- Puck jokes about seeing something in the mirror, causing Sabrina to switch on the room light.
- A face in the mirror demands to know who the children are and threatens them.
- The face traps the children inside a circle of fire and questions their presence in the room.
- The face identifies itself as the magic mirror and expresses surprise at the children's unexpected arrival.
- The magic mirror challenges the children about their rescue plan for their grandmother.
- The children admit they don't have a fully formed plan yet.
- The magic mirror compares the children's impulsive nature to that of their father, Henry.
- Sabrina is shocked by the comparison, as it doesn't align with her understanding of her father's character.
The Hall of Wonders and Mirror
- The Hall of Wonders is a gigantic room with a vaulted ceiling, filled with glass and steel archways, marble columns, and sculptures of men and monsters.
- Granny Relda’s key ring holds keys to the hundreds of doors of all shapes and sizes in the Hall of Wonders.
- The man who lives in the Hall of Wonders is a short, chubby man in a black suit and tie, referred to as Mirror, and the Hall is an arcane-powered, multi-phasic, trans-dimensional pocket universe.
- The Hall of Wonders is a holding area for dangerous and valuable items, including Fairy Godmother wands, talking plants, poisonous fruits, dragon eggs, and more.
- Grendel, a dangerous entity, pounds violently from within one of the doors in the Hall of Wonders.
- Mirror guides the group to the door labeled "Magic Shoes" and warns them about the dangers of magic.
- Inside the room labeled "Magic Shoes" are hundreds of pairs of shoes, including some with wings and made of pure glass.
- Sabrina is handed a pair of sparkling silver slippers, which she discovers fit her perfectly and emanate an odd energy.
- Jack becomes fascinated with a door labeled "Magic Beans," but Mirror forbids him from entering, stating that the beans are dangerous.
- Sabrina unlocks the "Magic Beans" room and finds a collection of little white beans in a mason jar, which Mirror deems dangerous.
- Jack's longing for the outside world and the realization that Ferryport Landing is a prison for fairy-tale creatures evoke sympathy from Sabrina.
- The group discovers that Ferryport Landing is not only the home of fairy-tale creatures but also a prison from which they cannot leave.
The Giant's Attack on the Mansion
- The Queen of Hearts and the prince find themselves in a crowd during a celebration, when suddenly the ceiling is ripped away, and a giant's face appears, causing panic among the partygoers.
- The giant accuses the prince of being a murderer and threatens the crowd, causing chaos as everyone tries to escape.
- The giant's temper tantrum is interrupted by three magical figures who attack him, but the giant remains determined to find the murderer.
- The girls, Sabrina and Daphne, and the prince try to protect the crowd and confront the giant, leading to a battle involving magical attacks and the arrival of King Arthur and his knights.
- The giant is eventually forced to flee, leaving the mansion in disarray and the prince facing the consequences, including a damaged car and disgruntled party guests.
- The prince's attempts to calm and reassure the crowd are met with anger and disappointment, with people leaving and refusing to donate to the community fund.
Grimm Family Reunion and Responsibilities
- Charming acknowledges the girls' help in stopping Jack's plan, but dismisses their usefulness
- The girls apologize to Granny Relda for almost getting her killed, she reassures them
- Elvis, the dog, is bruised but recovering, Daphne apologizes to him for not paying attention to his clue
- Granny Relda prepares an unusual breakfast for the girls, Mr. Canis is still in his room and Puck is absent
- The Grimms go to the mall and buy the girls new outfits, Granny apologizes for Mr. Canis's poor choice due to his color-blindness
- The girls receive cloth-bound books for documenting their experiences as Grimms, following their father's tradition
- They spend the day writing in the books and place them on the family shelf alongside their father's
- Granny shows the girls their parents through a magical mirror, they see their parents lying still in a dark room
- Granny reassures the girls that their parents are not dead, just sleeping, and promises to find them
- The girls hug Granny Relda tightly, expressing happiness that their parents are alive but despair at not knowing their whereabouts
- There is a knock at the door, and Granny wipes everyone's tears before answering
- The text presents a heartwarming scene of family bonding, responsibility, and the girls' introduction to their role as Grimms
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