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1. How do bumblebees fly?

Bumblebees do not flap their wings up and down like a bird's. Instead, their wings flap forward and back very fast. They move so fast that a bumblebee creates its very own tornado. that tornado picks up the bumblebee and carries it from one place to the next.

2. Why is Red angry in Chapter 1, and how do her emotions manifest themselves?

Red is angry and upset because she is having to leave yet another foster home. When she gets upset, her emotions influence the weather. Now there is a wind, thunder, and clouds covering the sky as Red tries to tamp down her emotions.

3. What does Red remember about being removed from a foster home in the middle of the night?

Red remembers having to be removed from a foster family in the middle of the night. Ms. Anders, her social worker, had arrived very quickly, but she looked like she had thrown on her clothes. Ms. Anders had told her that she had edges, corners, and curves to her soul just like everyone else. She says Red's are special, though. She also tells Red that it might take time, but she will find the folks who fit just right.

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