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1. Who is Hamnet looking for at the start of the novel and why?

Hamnet is looking for his grandmother or mother to help with his sister Judith who has fallen ill.

2. How is Hamnet said to behave at school in Chapter 1?

Hamnet is a smart child, but is easily distracted. Any sound from the outside can set him daydreaming.

3. Describe Hamnet’s encounter with his drunk grandfather in Chapter 1 when he is searching for help with his sister.

While searching for help with his sick sister, Judith, Hamnet finds in the parlour his grandfather who is drunk and has just spilled ale on his papers. His grandfather tells Hamnet to help him clean the mess. Though his father has warned him to stay away from his grandfather when he is in a certain mood, his grandfather manages to pull him toward him and hit him on the head with a cup.

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