Vocabulary
Vocabulary Part 2
Describe Sal
Comprehension Questions
Comprehension Questions Part 2
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having an unknown author or origin
What is anonymous.
100
a miraculous gift
What is manna
100
Give an example from the story that shows Sal is funny.
Says Mr. Birkway has squirrels in his brain.
100
The single most precious object in Gram and Gramps house.
What is the Marriage Bed.
100
What is Sal's fathers nickname for his wife?
Sugar
200
bad tempered and quarrelsome
What is cantankerous.
200
renewed confidence or belief
What is reassurance
200
Give an example from the story that Sal is loyal.
Supports Phoebe when her mom leaves.
200
Why does hearing a bird outside the hospital reminds Sal of home.
It is the same sound she heard when she found out her mom wouldn't be coming home.
200
Why is Sal in such a hurry to get to Lewiston, Idaho?
She wants to be there by her mothers birthday.
300
to give comfort in a time of distress
What is console
300
doubtful or disbelieving
What is skeptical
300
Give an example from the story that shows Sal is angry.
Draws Mrs. Cadaver hanging from a tree.
300
The name Sal's mother wishes people would call her.
Chanhassen
300
The reason Sal's mother chose to go to Lewiston, Idaho.
To see her cousin and figure out who she is.
400
to wave about wildly, especially one's arms and legs
What is flail.
400
to spread thickly
What is slather
400
Give an example from the story that shows Sal is unreasonable.
Won't listen to her dad's explanation of Margaret.
400
The note to Phoebe's father from her mother said.
I had to go away for awhile, I will call soon.
400
What does Phoebe think happened to her mom?
She was kidnapped.
500
doing or desiring to do evil to others
What is malevolent.
500
easily fooled
What is gullible
500
Give an example from the story that shows Sal is sad.
She can't tell stories of her mom in the car with Gram and Gramps because it makes her sad.
500
The reason we know Mrs. Winterbottom was not kidnapped.
She left meals in the freezer and notes for everyone.
500
Why is Sal afraid of pregnant women?
Her mom was pregnant and lost the baby because she carried Sal home when she was 3 weeks due.
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