Questions and Answers
What does 'dismay' mean?
What does the word 'implore' mean?
To beg
What does 'falter' mean?
To hesitate, stumble, lose courage; to speak hesitatingly; to lose drive, weaken, decline
Define 'meadow'.
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What does 'plinked' refer to?
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What is a 'handkerchief' used for?
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What do the Tucks do to Winnie?
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At first, how does Winnie feel about being kidnapped?
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'Winnie has often thought of what it would be like to be kidnapped.....bear her off like a sack of potatoes' This is an example of:
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How do Winnie's kidnappers seem to feel about kidnapping her?
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What made Winnie start crying?
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What made Winnie stop crying?
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Why didn't Winnie call out to the man in the yellow suit for help?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Definitions
- Dismay: To discourage someone or evoke feelings of fear and unease.
- Implore: To beg earnestly or desperately for something.
- Falter: To hesitate or stumble in one’s actions or speech; characterized by losing courage or drive.
- Meadow: A natural field characterized by grass or wildflowers, often serving as a picturesque landscape.
- Plinked: Describes a short, ringing sound that can be associated with light objects falling or being struck.
- Handkerchief: A square cloth used primarily for wiping the eyes, nose, or face.
Plot Points Related to Winnie and the Tucks
- The Tucks kidnapped Winnie, disrupting her ordinary life.
- Initial thoughts on her kidnapping led Winnie to imagine burly men abducting her, akin to a dramatic scenario.
- The event of being kidnapped is marked by a notable contrast; the Tucks display alarm and concern, a stark difference from the usual demeanor of kidnappers.
Emotional Responses
- Winnie begins to cry upon realizing the potential permanence of her separation from her mother.
- Comfort comes to her through a music box, signifying the power of music to soothe distress.
Winnie’s Dilemma
- Winnie refrains from calling out for help from the man in the yellow suit, influenced by a series of factors: her blank state of mind, the fear of falling off her horse, distrust stemming from past memories, and physical distance from assistance.
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