1. What does ‘permanent’ mean?
It means something that is lasting or will not go away.
2. What does ‘the bugs in his hair had lived a lifetime’ mean?
It means the bugs had been living in his hair for a very long time, since he was young.
3. Did the people respect him? How do you know?
No, they did not truly respect him. They bowed politely but laughed behind his back and whispered about how dirty he was.
4. Why did they whisper when they spoke about him?
They whispered because they were making fun of him and didn’t want him to hear what they were saying.
5. Do you think Prince Grubby was a good prince? Why or why not?
No, because he was so dirty and careless about his appearance that people mocked him, and he didn’t care how others felt or thought about him.
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