Characters
Chapters 1-3
Chapters 4-6
Chapters 7-9
Chapter 10-12
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How does Grace feel about school? Give two examples from the text to support your answer.
Grace does not like school because she wants to leave and work in the mill and doesn't like having to sit still in her seat.


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Grace does like school because she is excited when Miss Leslie says that she is one of her best readers and she goes to school on Sundays when she is working.

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Who comes to the classroom in Chapter 1? Why?
French Johnny, to take Arthur to the mill.
100
Why is Papa no longer a machine fixer?
His legs were injured from moving in and out of the machines.
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What does Grace agree to do for Arthur in exchange for him to stop calling her names?
Get his book back from French Johnny.
100
What is the letter in Chapter 10 about? Who is writing it?
The letter is about the child labor happening in the mill. Arthur is writing it with Miss Lesley's help.
200
How would you describe Memere? Give examples to support your answer.
Mamere cares very much about working hard in the mill and earning money. She yells at Grace when she doesn't get the work right immediately.
200
How does Grace feel about going to work in the mill at first? 
She is excited to work in the mill and be out of school.
200
Who is Claire?
Grace's sister that died when she was a baby.
200
Who gives Grace the book? What does this say about this character?
French Johnny, he is nicer than they think he is.
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Why does Miss Lesley care so much about the children's education?
Miss Lesley doesn't want them to be stuck in the mill for the rest of their lives.
300
Based on what you've read, who would say Grace has the best relationship with in her family?
Pepe.
300
Where is Arthur trying to run away to in Chapter 2? Why?
Massachusetts, because there are laws against child labor so he won't have to work in the mill.
300
Why do the children hide in the elevator?
The children hide when the inspector comes because children are not supposed to work in the mill.
300
What happens to Grace when she runs away from Arthur and the other children in chapter 8?
She is almost hit by the train that runs through town.
300
Why does Grace's "heart stop" when she hears that the letter might cause the mill to be shut down? (74)
She realizes that her family won't have any money if the mill closes.
400
Where does Pepe believe he is going? What does this say about him?
Canada. 


He is not all there in the head.

400
Where is Pepe during the day while everyone else is at work or in school?
At home in bed because he can't work anymore.
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How does Grace feel after her first day of training in the mill in Chapter 6?
Overwhelmed. 
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What is happening on Sundays?
Miss Lesley and Arthur meet in the school for lessons.
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What does Grace do with her machines in Chapter 11 to help her stay focused?
She names them and speaks to them.
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What kind of a person is Grace?
Patient, hardworking, smart, sassy, etc.
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Why is the family celebrating in Chapter 3?
Grace is going to work in the mill and the family is happy that they will get more money to pay their debt at the local market.
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Why does Arthur get in trouble at the end of Chapter 6?
For reading.
500
CHAPTER 12 BONUS:


What does Mamere do when Pepe hits the bowl out of her hand for having no sausage?

She slaps Pepe across the face.
500
What happens in Chapter 11 that upsets grace?
Grace messes up on her machines and her mother yells that she is stupid so loud that everyone can hear.
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