1.Why do you think the author calls Buttonwood Street a lovely place? 10. Why had Uncle Seneca taken no notice of the family before? Why did he get particularly interested in the boy?
11. Was the boy frank with his uncle or did he try to deceive him?
12. Why did Uncle Seneca become a frequent visitor to the house?
13. Why did Uncle Seneca want his sister to keep in touch with him?
14. Why did Uncle Seneca object to Frank leaving school at thirteen?
15. What did Uncle Seneca promise he would do if the boy behaved well?
16. What was Uncle Seneca's idea of a good training for the boy?