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Who went to spend the summer at Bigmama's?

Why did the author look forward to his yearly visits?

Why did Daddy have to come later?

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How did the family feel about Bigmama?  How could you tell?

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How did Bigmama get her name?

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Why do you suppose the children were happy to see that nothing changed from year to year?
 

How could you tell that Bigmama lived in the country?

 How do you think the family felt when they left Bigmama's house?  Why?

Is Bigmama a hero?  Why?

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Describe a place that is like Bigmama's to you

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Write a diary entry for a day at Bigmama's

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