1)Pg. 9 Par. 2
What does Amelia mean when she says, ìHmm, perhaps the braids are better.î Why?
She means that her hair looks better in braids instead of curled because when her hair is curled it sticks straight up from the top of her head.

2)Pg 10 Par. 2
ìShe talked to the villagers about their troublesóheadaches, warts, baldness, and other worries--and gave them her remedies, along with good advice.î
 What does this remind you of in our society today?
Doctors.

3)Pg 1 Par. 1 and 2
ìIt all began one night a long time ago, in a little village in the hills of Calabria, in the country now known as Italy.  Almost everyone was fast asleep.  The weather was fierce that dark night. The wind blew and blew.  A cold rain fell.î
What does this tell you about the town?
The town is probably found nears some mountains and is in Italy.  It happens that it is a very stormy night and is windy and cold.

4) Pg. 7. Par. 2
"By the end of their walk, Grandma concetta's basket would be filled to overflowing."
What does this tell about Grandma Concetta?
She was great at finding the herbs and weeds she needed to find.  She had a magic way of knowing just where get whatever she needed.