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Chapter 5

What is the main idea of this chapter?

What was Arrietty's bedroom made out of?

Arrietty's bedroom ceiling was a "glamorous" scene.

What does the word "glamorous" mean in this context?

What does Homily call the people who live upstairs?

Where did Uncle Hendreary and Aunt Lupy emigrate to?

According to Arrietty, why did Uncle Hendreary emigrate?

What was the real reason why Uncle Hendreary emigrated?

Homily mentions that Pod could see everything on the mantelpiece by standing on the handle of the "bureau" and balancing on the key.

What does the word "bureau" mean in this context?

What family name are Pod, Homily, and Arrietty a part of?

Homily was "contrite" when she realized she had spent too much time talking about Aunt Lupy.

What does the word "contrite" mean in this context?

Were there any events that weren't clear to you?