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Ella Minnow Pea p. 72 - 97

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  • Why is the scientific proof, by and of itself, not enough for Mr. Lyttle?
    He suggests Nollop may be working through the science
  • Why does Gwenette point when she's at the baker's?
    She can't say 'bread'
  • How does Tassie solve the issue of not being able to describe Mr. Warren's niece as an "eight-year-old"?
    She refers to her as an "eight-year-young"
  • What punishment does Gwenette choose upon her second offense?
    Cephalo-stock [=headstock]
  • "Nor can I employ an or when I want the other one - the one that brings together, not separates". Which word does Mittie mean?
    And
  • Which word does Mittie use to avoid the word 'forbidden'?
    Verboten
  • Which word, used in Agnes' letter to Mittie, leads to her banishment?
    Would
  • How does the Council choose to deal with the fall of the first 'O'?
    Usage of the letter should be cut by 25%
  • As per the agreement between Nate and Mr. Lyttle, what challenge are the Nollopians presented with at the end of this portion?
    Creating a sentence of 32 letters, which includes every letter of the alphabet
  • What does Nate suggest will be "our ultimate salvation"?
    Creating a sentence of length matching Nollop's, or perhaps even shorter
  • What word does Gwenette avoid by using the synonym 'imbibe' in "[...] that might prompt even Carrie Nation to imbibe"?
    Drink
  • Why is Gwenette happy the card Amos was holding in the poker game belonged to the suit of hearts?
    Because diamonds and spades would have led to a third (and fourth) offense
  • How does the High Council assure the right to privacy is not being infringed on when reading through mail to look for illegal letters?
    The chief postal inspector is from France and doesn't understand English
  • Which word did Amos use carelessly in a poker game, leading to his second offense?
    Jack
  • How is the High [Island] Council referred to with the loss of 'd'?
    High Isle Council
  • Of which age does Tassie estimate Mr. Warren to be?
    Between 24 and 26
  • When talking about Nollop, what word does Tassie use to avoid saying "prior to his [death]"?
    Expiration
  • Which word does Gwenette use in her letter to Mittie, which includes not one, but two forbidden letters?
    Diminished
  • How does Nate avoid saying "so why do you think..."?
    "So why thinkest thou..."