The Beginning of Things

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Who were the three children mentioned in the text?

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Roberta (Bobbie), Peter, and Phyllis.

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What did Peter receive for his birthday?

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A toy steam engine.

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What happened to Peter's toy steam engine after three days?

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It broke.

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What did Father promise Peter regarding the broken toy?

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He promised to mend it on Saturday.

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What was the reaction of Mother when she returned home after the bad news?

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She looked ill and tired.

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What did Mother say about their living situation after the bad news?

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They had to leave their house in London and move to the country.

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What did Mother mean by 'playing being poor'?

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They had to take only necessary things and live with less for a while.

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How did the children feel about moving at first?

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They almost enjoyed the excitement.

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What did the family find when they arrived at their new house?

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The house was dark, cold, and there was no fire.

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What did Phyllis say when the candle went out in the new house?

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'Oh, I wish we hadn't come!'