I am not happy with the Government, so I live off the land and have no job.
Who is Mr. Grote?
100
“If I’d known she had this many problems, I never would’ve agreed to it.”
Dina
Talking to Ralph about Molly
100
Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.
What is Prowess?
200
I did not believe Vivian when she told me what happened at the Grotes.
Who is Mr. Sorenson?
200
“We are headed toward the unknown, and we have no choice but to sit quietly in our hard seats and let ourselves be taken there.”
Vivian
On the Train
200
Having a displeasingly thin, metallic sound
What is Tinny
300
“They’ll use tape recorders and conduct what he calls ‘oral histories,’ asking the person questions, transcribing the answers, and putting it together in chronological order as a narrative.”
Molly's teacher
History class
300
A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds
What is cacophony
400
I own a boarding house for women only.
Who is Mrs. Murphy?
400
“I am suddenly self conscious in my prim blouse and modest skirt, my sensible shoes and churchy earrings. I feel like exactly what I am: a smalltown girl in the big city.”
Vivian at the restaurant/club
400
Wound or injure (somebody) so that part of the body is permanently injured
What is Maim?
500
I am Molly's only friend. She is super sarcastic with me but I like her.
Who is Jack?
500
“I wonder for a moment if he’ll kiss me. I want him to.”