The Littles
The Newcombs
Events Part One
What is it? (Open or closed)
100
Where do the Littles live?
The Littles live in the Biggs' house.
100
Where do the Newcombs come from?
The city.
100
What are the Littles so nervous about at the beginning of the book?
That the Newcombs will bring pets or find the Littles. They also don't know anything about the Newcombs, so this makes them nervous.
100

She

Open

200
How are the Littles different from people?
They are much smaller and have tails.
200
What are the Newcombs hoping to do a lot of while the Biggs are away?
Mrs. Newcomb is going to write, Mr. Newcomb is going to paint. They both plan on loafing and being lazy.
200
Why does Granny think mice will come while the Newcombs are in the house?
The Newcombs are very messy and they didn't bring a cat.
200

Cat 

Closed

300
How do the Littles get things they need?
The take things from the Biggs that the Biggs don't need anymore.
300
Why is Uncle Pete unhappy with the Newcombs?
The house is a mess and all they've eaten is hamburger.
300
How did Uncle Tim lose his life?
During the mouse invasion of '35 rescuing Uncle Pete from a mouse.
300

Acorn

Open

400
What is the worst fear the Littles have?
The Littles' worst fear is that the Newcombs will bring a cat.
400
What are some good things about the Newcombs?
They are interesting and entertaining. The Littles like to listen to Mrs. Newcomb's stories.
400
How did Uncle Pete make homemade torches?
He used burnt matches and dipped them in oil.
400

Written

Closed

500
Name all of the members of the Little family.
Tom, Lucy, Granny, Uncle Pete, Mr. Little, and Mrs. Little.
500
What are some bad things about the Newcombs?
The Newcombs are very messy and don't cook very often.
500
What is the Littles' plan to get rid of the mice?
To make the Newcombs see a mouse by having Tom dress up as one and run in front of Mrs. Newcomb.
500

Notation

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