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Which character wrote the letter to the reader at the beginning if the preface?

Moominmamma. This is an introduction to the Moomin family. Moominmamma tells us about her family and home. The language (as in the entire book) is very odd. "It's only the story about us is to go overseas, Moominpappa said. But do rite to the children and explain what a moomin is for a something. Perhaps they haven't any such over there."

Which of the following was NOT one of Moomintroll and The Snorkmaiden's suggestions to the Hemulen of what he should collect next?

Flowers. Although he chooses to collect flowers in the end, it is not suggested by Moomintroll or the Snorkmaiden. He needs a new hobby because his stamp collection was complete. " 'Nature Study!' shouted The Hemulen. 'I shall botanize. The Snork thought of it. I shall collect the world's finest herbarium!' "

What do the fish turn into when they swim inside the Hobgoblin's hat?

Canaries. The hat had very interesting powers - it transformed objects when placed in it. When Moomin and Snufkin put it in the river and turn the water to raspberry juice, the fish accidentally swim inside. " 'I'm not a canary!' peeped the nearest bird. 'I'm a roach!' 'We are respectable fishes, all three!' His friend twittered."

Which month do the Hattifatteners meet each year?

June. The Hattifatteners meet on their island each year - coincidentally on the day when the Moomins and friends visit. "Once a year the Hattifatteners collect there before setting out again on their endless foraging expedition round the world."

What colour hair did the figurehead have?

Blue. The Snorkmaiden found her and showed Moomin because she wanted to impress him, but her plan backfired when he fell in love with it. "Her cheeks and lips were red, and her round blue eyes smiled up through the clear water; she had blue hair, too, flowing in long painted curls over her shoulders."

What does the Snorkmaiden suggest the group use for fishing bait when they are trying to catch the Marmeluke?

Pancakes. The Snork accuses the Snorkmaiden of not understanding fishing because she is a girl - and then she comes up with the bait that finally catches it! "At last he said: 'Of course if the Marmeluke eats pancake, then...' And everyone knew that the hunt would go on."

During the trial, who was Thingumy and Bob's prosecutor?

Sniff. A trial is held to see who is the rightful owner of the suitcase and it's contents - Thingumy and Bob or the Groke. " 'I wish to be their prosecutor,' said Sniff (who hadn't forgotten that they had called him a silly old mouse)."

Who took Moominmamma's handbag?

Thingumy and Bob. They hid it in the same bush as the suitcase. Then they returned it saying they found it, and Moominmamma throws a party for the whole valley. " 'I can't bear to see her so miserable,' said Thingumy. 'I suppose we must bake it tack' said Bob with a sigh. 'Pot a wity! It was so nice to sleep in the pittle lockets.' "

How many years has it been since the Hobgoblin last ate a pancake?

85 & eightyfive & eighty-five & eighty five. The whole valley is very afraid of the Hobgoblin to begin with, but then they realise that he is not too scary, he just wants his ruby. "While the Hobgoblin was eating they edged a little nearer. Someone who eats pancakes and jam can't be so awfully dangerous. You can talk to him."

Who uses their wish to give The Snorkmaiden back her original eyes?

The Snork. The Snorkmaiden wishes that her eyes were as big and beautiful as the figurehead's so that Moomintroll will think she is pretty. However they just make her look odd and she has wasted her wish asking for them, so her brother has to sacrifice his. " 'Oh, all right!' said The Snork at last. 'You shall have them for the sake of the family. But I hope you're a little less vain in future' "