Eighth
What does the word 'taunting' mean? (12.4)
intended to provoke someone in an insulting or contemptuous manner
What does the word 'scorch' mean? (12.1)
burn the surface of (something) with flame or heat
What does the word 'pried' mean? (12.12)
to look closely
What does the word 'erratic' mean? (12.3)
moving or behaving in a way that is not regular, certain, or expected
What does the word 'liable' mean? (12.6)
responsible by law; legally answerable
What does Crab do when Jimmy starts to walk away? (12.18)
Crab tries to runs after Jimmy.
Why did Crab come back to Marion according to the conversation? (12.7)
Crab came back on a truth-finding mission.
What does Jimmy ask Crab after Crab makes his suggestion? (12.16)
Jimmy asks what the point of all of this really is.
Who comes back to the house according to Miss Mackenzie's girl? (12.21)
Mr. Rydell comes back to the house and he is not alone.
Where did Crab and Jimmy go to rest? (12.13)
Crab and Jimmy head to the creek.
What does Jimmy want to do during the walk to the crossing? (12.24)
He wants to stop and forget everything.
What does the girl's smile do to Jimmy? (12.23)
Her smile makes him think about his mother.
What did Crab do as Rydell started the car? (12.10)
Crab raised his voice in anger at Rydell.
What dream did Crab have in prison? (12.14)
Crab's dream in prison was being able to start over and get land.
Under what condition does Rydell say he will talk? (12.9)
Rydell says that he will not say anything until he knows exactly what Crab wants.
What did Jimmy see on Crab's face when they were talking? (12.20)
Jimmy saw tears running down Crab's face when they were talking.
Why was Jimmy disappointed when Crab mentioned California? (12.15)
He really didn't know what he wanted from Crab, but it wasn't an adventure to California.
How does the interaction between Crab and Rydell reveal their past and current relationship dynamics? (12.8)
The interaction shows a complex dynamic of suspicion, past ties, and Crab's quest for truth while Rydell questions Crab's motives and past actions.
What was Jimmy thinking about Crab's crimes? (12.19)
Jimmy doesn't care whether Crab was a murderer or a thief--he is still a criminal, and one crime is as bad as another to him.