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The Railway Children
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The Railway Children – Chapter I Flashcards
| Front | Back |
|---|---|
| Who wrote The Railway Children? | E. Nesbit |
| Who is Roberta? | The eldest of the three children; kind-hearted and thoughtful, sometimes called Mother's favorite (though Mother never admits favorites) |
| Who is Peter? | The middle child, a boy who wants to be an Engineer when he grows up |
| Who is Phyllis? | The youngest child, described as "meaning extremely well" |
| Where did the children live at the start of the story? | In an ordinary red-brick suburban villa called the Red Villa, with modern conveniences like electric bells and a bathroom |
| Who was James? | The family's pet dog |
| What special gift did Peter get for his tenth birthday? | A very detailed and wonderful model Engine |
| What happened to Peter's model Engine? | It exploded with a bang just three days after he got it, breaking the Noah's Ark figures and damaging the engine |
| How did Peter react to the broken engine? | He was very upset (though he claimed his red eyes were from a cold, not crying) |
| What did Peter ask for when he got sick? | A large pigeon-pie instead of gruel or bread and milk |
| What did Mother do to cheer Peter up? | She wrote a funny poem about his "engine accident" and his love of pigeon-pie |
| Why was Father skilled at fixing things? | He was very clever with his hands and had fixed toys before, like the rocking-horse and doll's cradle |
| What did Father say about girls helping with engines? | He said girls are just as clever as boys and could even become engineers or firewomen |
| Who interrupted the family's evening? | Two gentlemen who came to see Father and were shown into the Library |
| How did the visit affect Father? | His voice sounded different and serious, and he seemed troubled afterward |
| What happened after the gentlemen left? | Father was suddenly "called away on business," and Mother looked very upset, with a pale face |
| Who is Ruth? | The red-haired parlour-maid who hinted something bad had happened but wouldn't explain |
| What mystery ends Chapter I? | Something serious and secret has happened to Father, leaving Mother sad and the children confused about what's going on |
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