The Borrowers

Why are the characters called "Borrowers"?

• they dig holes in the ground

• the borrow from the humans

Who told Mrs. May about the Borrowers?

• Her Brother

• Her Daughter

• Her Maid

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What evidence do Kate and Mrs. May have to prove that the Borrowers exist?

• They heard them talking.

• They saw them under the clock.

• Things are missing around the house.

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Why was Homily upset that Arrietty was wasting a potato?

• Because she was in a bad mood.

• Because borrowing another one would be dangerous.

• Homily loved potatoes.

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What does it mean to receive a loan that you will return?

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Why doesn't Homily want to emigrate?

• She likes the big family they have at the house.

• She like to eat berries.

• She likes living indoors.

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How did Pod meet the Boy?

• He was climbing a curtain and the Boy helped him.

• He borrowed a piece of cheese and the Boy saw him.

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What did Arrietty think about being in the house?

• She was too scared to go out into the house.

• She thought everything was huge!

• She thought Pod was big compared to the house?

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What message was written on the back of Arriety's letter?

• Tell Aunt Luby to come home.

• The was nothing written on the letter.

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How did Pod and Homily act after hey discovered that Arrietty was talking to the boy?

• They were worried and thought they would have to move.

• They told her to ask the bot to bring them things.

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