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1. How does Fleur travel to the iron road?

To travel to the iron road, Fleur takes the rutted paths through the woods that skirt the slough and heavy underbrush. She takes the deer trails that stop abruptly or peter out in ditches. She crosses fields and skirts lakes and pulls her cart over farmland and pasture.

2. How does Fleur find and travel the iron road?

Fleur walks until she comes to the iron road with its two trails that are parallel and slender. She nails tin grooves to the wheels of her cart and keeps going on the tracks.

3. How does Fleur prepare to go into the city?

Fleur prepares herself to go into the city. She pushes her cart into heavy bramble and piles brush to hide it. She washes in ditch water and braids her hair. She ties the braids together in a loop that hangs down her back. She puts on the one dress that is not ripped or torn and heavy boots. She uses a blanket for a shawl. Then she carries her bundle and walks toward the city.

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