The Invention of Hugo Cabret Flashcard

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Why did Georges Méliès stop making films?

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World War I changed public taste.

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What skill did Hugo learn from his father?

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Clock repair.

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How does Isabelle help Hugo?

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She becomes his friend and helps him solve the mystery.

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What does Hugo steal from the toy booth to repair the automaton?

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Small mechanical parts.

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What happens to Hugo's automaton at the end of the story?

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It's displayed in a museum.

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Who is Hugo Cabret?

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A young boy who lives alone in a train station and is trying to fix an automaton.

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What is an automaton?

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A mechanical device that performs a task automatically.

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What role does the setting play in 'The Invention of Hugo Cabret'?

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The train station serves as a backdrop for Hugo's adventures and interactions.

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Who is Isabelle in relation to Hugo?

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Isabelle is a girl who becomes Hugo's friend and helps him.

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What does Hugo hope to achieve by repairing the automaton?

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He hopes to uncover a message from his deceased father.