Why is Brian not speaking to his mom?
He’s angry at her for causing the divorce/ he knows a secret about her
Why does Phoebe tell the lunatic that her mother is home even though she is not?
How is the white flag of the Ne-mee-poo met by the white soldiers?
The flag is ignored and the soldiers decide to open fire.
Where are words grown in the land of Dictionopolis?
On trees/ in orchards
Where does the story mainly take place?
Grand Rock, Illinois
Where did Brian decide would be the best place to land the plane?
on the water
Why does Gram ask Gramps about his dog before she agrees to marry him?
She believes that if he is gentle and loving with his dog, he will be a gentle and loving husband
Who begins fighting on the side of the Blue Coats
The Crows.
Who is Alec Bings?
A boy who grows down instead of up, lives in the air,
What major historical event takes place during the story?
Civil War
What did Brian decide to use as a shelter?
an overhang in the cliff
Why does Sal resent Margaret Cadaver?
Because she is afraid her father is falling in love with Mrs. Cadaver
Why does Looking Glass wish to stall the journey north to the Old Lady's Country?
The Ne-mee-poo children and elderly people are exhausted and hungry.
Why is the Which in the dungeon?
She stopped giving out words for the people to use
How are Noah and Tilly related?
They are twins, brother and sister.
What steps did Brian take to make a fire?
Made sparks from hitting the hatchet against the black rock onto fine kindling
How did Mrs. Cadaver discover her husband and mother's car accident?
What does Sound of Running Feet frequently argue with her father about?
They argue about whether the Ne-mee-poo should fight the white people.
During the banquet, why did everyone give a speech about food?
Because they knew they would have to eat their words.
Where was the Pruitt family first introduced to Delphine and Calinda?
The riverboat that was delivering supplies.
How was Brian able to get into the plane?
Cut through the aluminum with his hatchet
How does Sal feel back on the farm at Bybanks?
She is glad to be back, although she misses her mother, grandmother, and friends from Euclid
What is the major change taking place in Swan Necklace's personality throughout the book?
He begins to relish his role as warrior.
What broke the spell the friends were under while with the Senses Taker and looking at the circus?
Milo’s package of sounds fell and broke open and laughter came out
What book did Noah keep at his side at Camp Defiance?
Hardee's Tactics, a book about military practices