Characters
What school did Deborah attend?
West Colleton High School
What color hair and eyes did Miss Emily have?
red hair and green eyes
What tragic event happened in the begining of the story?
The death of Mallory Johnson
what is the tone of the story?
The tone of this story is sad and serious
How do the families show their sadness?
crying, staying silent, or keeping busy
What grade is Ruth in?
Ruth is in 9th grade
What color uniforms were the cheerleaders wearing?
red and gold
Who is the main character investigating the accident?
Deborah Knott
How does the author create this mood?
The author uses words to help you imagine what something looks like and shows the emotion of the characters
Who is Deborah's dad?
Caleb Knott is Deborah's dad
How many teenage traffic deaths has it been since the summer?
8 in the county
What color flowers did everyone bring to where Mallory crashed?
red or gold flowers
What season is it during this tragedy?
Christmas
Does the tone change in the story?
Yes, the tone does changes
How many siblings does Deborah have?
Deborah has 11 siblings
How did Mallory Johnson die?
by a car accident
What color eyes and hair did Minnie have?
clear blue eyes and sandy blond hair
Where is the setting located?
How does the setting affect the tone?
The cold, wintry feeling makes it feel more sadder
How many siblings does Dwight have?
Dwight has 1 sibling
Who is Dwight Bryant?
Deborah's husband and a deputy sheriff
What grade was Mallory in?
Mallory was in 12th grade
What does the family members struggle with during this time of the year?
Grief and loss
How does the tone make us feel?
It makes us feel exactly what the characters are feelings
How does having a large family play a role in this story?
It adds more emotion and more plots to the story.