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Who was Jess mad at? and why?
Leslie's dad
he kept Leslie inside to help him work
What does "inclined" mean?
going toward doing something
What color did Leslie and her dad paint their living room?
gold
Who did Leslie hear crying in the bathroom? and why?
Janice Avery
What was unusual about the weather?
It poured for all of March, creek beds held water
What does 'absent-minded' mean?
not thinking
When Jess told Leslie his feelings about her helping in her house, what did Leslie say to do?
come help at her house
What does 'vile' mean?
really really bad
What holiday do the Aarons family only going to church on?
Easter
Why would the girls not be wearing new clothes to church this Easter?
They don't have the money to buy and AND dad lost his job
What does 'dregs' mean?
down in the bottom
What does "romp" mean?
to take a fun walk or run
super smart
What does 'utterly' mean?
to do something completely.
She's never been before.
What does 'mother lode' mean?
a big supply
what does 'alcove' mean?
a small space outside a room
What did Leslie think of the sermon?
She loved it.
Accoring to Jess, What is one of the few books you can be sure to find around his house?
a bible
Why didn't Jess think that Leslie should have more friends?
He thought they weren't worth her trouble.