Chapter 21 - Clara Begins to Enjoy Life Flashcards
to spread out or scatter
disperse
to untangle
extricate
showing strong feeling
passionately
trip; voyage
expedition
How does Uncle Alp hide the wheelchair when it doesn’t fit through he door of the hut?
He removes boards froth shed so it can be pushed inside under cover
What do the girls do their first morning together?
They compose letters to Grandmama while sitting outside.
What is Uncle Alp’s special treat for the girls?
He brings them mugs filled with goat’s milk and bread spread with butter
Why do you think it hurts Clara to stand on her legs at first? How does Uncle Alp help?
She is so unaccustomed to using her legs that the first try is painful. Uncle Alp supports her and gives her daily practice, asking for a little more time each day.
What incentive does Grandfather use to help Clara?
Grandfather will take them up to the pasture with the goats if Clara will try to stand alone.
“Now why are you staring over there, as if you wanted to eat somebody? They won’t interfere with y ou.”
Grandfather to Peter
“As long as I can remember I’ve only eaten because I had to. Everything always tasted so of cod-liver oil, and I used to wish I didn’t have to eat at all. And here, I can hardly wait for your grandfather to bring my milk.”
Clara to Heidi
