Characters
Characteristics
Plot
Tone
Family
100

What school did Deborah attend?

West Colleton High School

100

What color hair and eyes did Miss Emily have?

red hair and green eyes

100

What tragic event happened in the begining of the story?

The death of Mallory Johnson

100

what is the tone of the story?

The tone of this story is sad and serious

100

How do the families show their sadness?

crying, staying silent, or keeping busy

200

What grade is Ruth in?

Ruth is in 9th grade

200

What color uniforms were the cheerleaders wearing?           

red and gold

200

Who is the main character investigating the accident?

Deborah Knott

200

How does the author create this mood?

The author uses words to help you imagine what something looks like and shows the emotion of the characters

200

Who is Deborah's dad?

Caleb Knott is Deborah's dad

300

How many teenage traffic deaths has it been since the summer?

8 in the county

300

What color flowers did everyone bring to where Mallory crashed?

red or gold flowers

300

What season is it during this tragedy?

Christmas

300

Does the tone change in the story?

Yes, the tone does changes

300

How many siblings does Deborah have?

Deborah has 11 siblings

400

How did Mallory Johnson die?

by a car accident

400

What color eyes and hair did Minnie have?

clear blue eyes and sandy blond hair

400

Where is the setting located?

In North Carolina
400

How does the setting affect the tone?

The cold, wintry feeling makes it feel more sadder

400

How many siblings does Dwight have?

Dwight has 1 sibling

500

Who is Dwight Bryant?

Deborah's husband and a deputy sheriff

500

What grade was Mallory in?

Mallory was in 12th grade

500

What does the family members struggle with during this time of the year?

Grief and loss

500

How does the tone make us feel?

It makes us feel exactly what the characters are feelings

500

How does having a large family play a role in this story?

It  adds more emotion and more plots to the story.

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