The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Chapter 23

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What does it mean when someone says they will 'reap the return on their investment'?

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It means they expect to get something valuable back from what they have given or invested.

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Why might someone give up something they love?

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They might give it up because they want the best for it, like fixing it or ensuring it is cared for.

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Who is Lucius Clarke in 'The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane'?

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Lucius Clarke is a character who fixes dolls and promises to restore Edward to his former glory.

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What does it mean to restore something to its 'former glory'?

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It means to make something as beautiful or functional as it was in the past.

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What is the role of a doll fixer?

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A doll fixer repairs and restores dolls to make them look and work like new.

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What does it mean to make an inference?

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To make an inference means to come to a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the significance of the character Bryce in the story?

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Bryce is a character who shows love for Edward by wanting to give him up for repair.

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What does it mean to give something up?

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To give something up means to stop having or using it, often for a good reason.

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What is a promise?

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A promise is a commitment to do something or to ensure something will happen.

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What does it mean to 'wake up' in a story?

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To 'wake up' can mean to become aware or to regain consciousness, often leading to new experiences.