What is the main idea of this chapter?
What were the metal gates in the passageway under the house used for?
Who was the only one who could open the metal gates in the passageway under the house?
Homily spoke "gravely" to Arrietty in their kitchen.
What does the word "gravely" mean in this context?
What was Homily's chest of drawers made of?
What activity did Homily like Arrietty doing in this chapter?
The chimney–piece was made from an "inverted" small brass funnel.
What does the word "inverted" mean in this context?
Why did Homily like things that did not need to be washed?
Arrietty wrote that her mother was "cross" in her diary.
What does the word "cross" mean in this context?