Journey to the River Sea (Asher & Krisha's Questions)

What did Miss Minton do to try and get some information about Maia (3m)

Why was Professor Glastonberry confident that Maia had not died in the fire? (1m)

"I've had enough awful children to look after." Name two of these children Miss Minton is referring to and why does she call them awful. (2m)

"Maia was almost ready to wish that Minty had deserted her. "Why was she almost ready to wish that? (1m)

What was in the parcel that Miss Minton threw into the river? (1m)

Who was Lady Parsons's husband and how did he die? (2m)

What all did Lady Parsons acquire after the death of her husband? (3m)

Why did Lady Parsons agree to take in the Carters? Explain. (2m)

Compare Maia's expectation of the Xanti to the reality? At least 2 points of comparison (4m)

What was the job of the women in the Xanti? (2m)