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How does Mother earn money? Who does she sell them to?
She writes stories & sells them to an editor.
How old was Roberta?
12
Who is the youngest child? Spell the name.
Phyllis
How can you tell the family was quite rich?
They lived in a large house in London and had a maid and a cook.
The station master called Peter a ‘young ____’. Because ..........
thief - he stole coal from the station.
In what ways was life ‘very different now’ for the family?
They had to move to a small house (cottage) in the country. They had no maid or cook.
How do you think the station master knew someone was stealing his coal?
There was a white line to show if someone was stealing coal.
What did the family do when Mother sells a story?
They buy buns and drink tea.
What did Phyllis give to the old gentleman?
She gave him a letter.
What did the children ask the old man for?
To help them get the food and medicine their Mother needed because she was ill.
How did the children thank the Old Gentleman later? Which theme does this show?
They wrote a sign for him says "MOTHER IS NEARLY BETTER. THANK YOU." - Gratitude
What did Roberta tell the Doctor about her Mother? Which theme does this reflect?
That her Mother was worried they couldn't pay him because they were poor. - Poverty
How can you tell the old gentleman liked the children?
He waved back when they waved to him, and he helped them when they asked for help.
What was the porter's name?
Perks
Why do you think Peter’s face went red when he met the station master?
Because he thought the station master was still mad at him.
