The House
What color did Jeanette try and paint the house?
Yellow
Who died during this section?
Erma
How did Jeanette fight back against Ernie?
She built a catapult using a mattress.
What crucial Feature Was The House Missing?
Plumbing
What was Ernie doing to Jeanette and her siblings?
Fighting them and throwing rocks
Who was sneaking chocolate and sweets while everyone else was starving?
Rose Mary
Why did the family leave Erma's house?
Erma couldn't forgive the kids and banished them.
What was Jeanette's new friends name?
Kathy Pastor
Who accidentally caught on "fire"?
Lori
Why was the house cold in the winter?
The house had no insulation
Who did Jeanette have to stitch up?
Rex
How did Jeanette get Ginnie Sue Pastor to trust her?
She plucked a chicken better than she had ever seen.
How did the family keep warm during the winter?
The kids would search for firewood and they would keep a small fire going.
How would Jeannette find food at school?
She would hide in the bathroom and root through the trash.
What did the man taking Jeannette and Rex home say that upset her?
For the daughter of the town drunk, you sure got big plans.