The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick, Chapter 5

Book: The Invention of Hugo Cabret
Author: Brian Selznick
Chapter 5: Papa Georges Made Movies
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Questions

1. Who went to see Hugo?
2. What is wrong with the Papa Georges?
3. Who did Etienne introduce Hugo to?
4. What did Hugo do that made Isabelle unhappy?
5. Why did Hugo tell Isabelle his life story?
6. What do you think Hugo has in mind that he is telling Isabelle to go by the toy booth tomorrow after school?

The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick, Chapter 4

Book: The Invention of Hugo Cabret
Author: Brian Selznick
Chapter 4: The Invention of Dreams
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Questions

1. Where did Hugo go first in this chapter?
2. Who didn’t let Hugo enter the building?
3. Who did Hugo see at the building?
4. What is the name of the small woman?
5. Who is studying to be a cameraman?
6. Where was the library?
7. What was the name of the book Etienne handed Hugo?
8. What was the name of the author of the book Etienne handed Hugo?
9. What year was the book written?
10. What was the name of the first movie made?
11. What made this movie an experience for the viewer?
12. What was the name of Hugo’s father’s favorite movie?
13. Who created this movie?
14. What did Georges Melies own before making the movie?
15. Why do you think the book says, “Georges Melies died sometime after the Great War”?
16. Why doesn’t Etienne believe Hugo?