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Bird begins to realize that his mother’s poems were not only personal but also __________, spreading messages to others secretly.
Public or Subversive
What kind of letter did Margaret write?
Love message
What action does Margaret take with the laptop just before the authorities arrive?
She smashes it
What is revealed about the bedtime stories Bird’s mother told him?
They were actually coded messages meant to share important truths
What does Bird begin to understand about his mother by the end of the chapter?
That she is brave and courageous, using words to resist the government
Bird begins to realize that his mother’s poems were not only personal but also __________, spreading messages to others secretly.
Public or subversive
The chapter shows that Margaret’s work helps Bird start to understand the __________ of the government’s control over families.
Impact
Bird’s reaction to discovering his mother’s hidden messages mixes fear with __________.
Respect
why does Margaret choose to use an old laptop and hidden bottle-cap recordings instead of speaking out publicly, and what does this decision show about how she resists the government’s control?
Margaret uses the old laptop and hidden recordings because they let her spread the truth about the missing children without revealing her location or identity. By doing this secretly, she protects herself and others while still giving a voice to silenced families.
Where does Margaret hide while preparing her broadcasts?
Basement
What does Margaret read from her notebooks during her broadcast?
She reads tales of removed children.
What is the public's reaction to Margaret's broadcast?
People across New York City stop to listen, some crying.
Who provided the hardware for Margaret's broadcasting setup?
Domi
What did Margaret do during the long nights to prepare for her mission?
She researched logistics in libraries.
How many bottle caps did she plant
2011
What is the final thing Margaret does before the door opens and she is caught?
She whispers to her son, “I love you,” after smashing her laptop.