Muggie Maggie

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What is cursive writing?

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Cursive writing is a style of penmanship where the letters are connected, making it faster to write.

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Why did Maggie not want to learn cursive?

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Maggie felt that cursive was unnecessary and decided not to write it.

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What was Maggie's reaction to starting 3rd grade?

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Maggie was upset because her class was going to start learning cursive.

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What does it mean to protect one's pride?

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To protect one's pride means to maintain self-respect and not feel embarrassed.

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What did Mrs. Leeper think about Maggie's cursive?

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Mrs. Leeper thought Maggie's cursive was untidy.

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How did Maggie respond to criticism about her cursive?

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Maggie claimed she was writing like a grown-up.

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What is the significance of a 'revolt' in the context of Maggie's actions?

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A revolt refers to Maggie's refusal to participate in learning cursive as a form of protest.

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What does it mean to be a 'message monitor' in school?

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A message monitor is a student assigned to deliver messages or notes to teachers or other students.

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What was one of Maggie's big news after her first day of school?

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Maggie's big news was that her class was going to start learning cursive that week.

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Why did Maggie feel bored during her protest against cursive?

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Maggie felt bored because she was not writing cursive but still continued her protest.