- What do you think of Tuppence and Tommy--how do you envision them?
- Tuppence is wearing a toque . . . what is it?
- What does this quote refer to "To be left it, to marry it, or to make it."
- How do you think this quote is going to tie in the with title of the book--"We've tried all the orthodox ways, yes. But suppose we try to be unorthodox. Tommy, let's be adventerous."
- How about these words/phrases . . . galleons, doubloons, shillings and crown, a palatial suite at the hostel.
- Where's the Piccadilly Tube
- Who do you think is the man at the end of Chapter 1 who wants to speak to Tuppence?
Looking forward to hearing from all of you!
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I think Tuppence and Tommy are just two, simple young adults with big dreams trying to find what they're going to do with the rest of their lives and how they're going to make enough money to afford there lifestyle. The quote "To be left in, to marry it, or to make it." is Tuppence's interpretation of how to accumulate money by inheriting it, to marry someone who has a lot of it, or to work hard and make it yourself. I think the man at the end of the chapter may be the man we read about in the prologue with the "important papers". I'm excited to see what happens next!
-Amanda
I agree with all your comments, and I'm excited also to continue. I love when a book hooks me in the first chapter. Plus, I'm reading another Agatha Christie at the same time. Hope I don't mix and match characters! Glad you're enjoying the experience so far.
For some reason I see Tuppence and Tommy as older adults. I don't think they are looking at the context clues but they seem like genuine people that are trying to put a roof over their heads and get by. A toque is a close fitting small brimmed hat. For the quote I think in their adventures they decide to have, they are going to find problems. Finding out what the problem is is half the adventure. So.. an adversary is another word for an opponent so an opponent can be a problem. Hence the title the secret adversary. The Piccadilly tube is a train in London england. I think that the man in the end is the man that was in the prologue. The book is very awesome so far. I truly enjoy it.
Nice, Val. I'm so glad you are enjoying the book and this whole online/blog experience. It's a joy to have you in my classes!
What do you think of Tuppence and Tommy--how do you envision them? I see them as Val sees them. As older adults. They are working to try to keep a roof over there heads also. THey can't seem to find any jobs.
Tuppence is wearing a toque . . . what is it? A toque is a close-fitting hat for women. It comes in many different shapes.
What does this quote refer to "To be left it, to marry it, or to make it." This quote refers to money. You can only get it by it being left to you; By marrying someone who is rich; and by working for it.
How do you think this quote is going to tie in the with title of the book--"We've tried all the orthodox ways, yes. But suppose we try to be unorthodox. Tommy, let's be adventerous." Adversary is a person, group, or force that opposes or attacks; opponent; enemy;foe. They are going to run into problems and they want to make the adventurous. They are all competeing for the jobs in their area. They want to make theirselves known and that is part of the adventure.
How about these words/phrases . . . galleons, doubloons, shillings and crown, a palatial suite at the hostel. galleons are large three-masted sailing ships that usually have two or more decks. They were used from the 15th to the 17th century. Doubloons are gold coins that were used in spain and spanish america. Shillings A coin used in the United Kingdom.Crown is a former silver coin of the United Kingdom, equal to five shillings. A palatial suite at the hostel is a suitable room for a palace at a hostel which an inexpensive, supervised lodging place for young people on bicycle trips, hikes, etc. or an inn.
Where's the Piccadilly Tube?
Its the name of a train station.
Who do you think is the man at the end of Chapter 1 who wants to speak to Tuppence? The man from the boat in the prologue.
Wow, Ashley! You covered all the territory so far. Thanks for all your input.
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