Characters
He is the owner of a grocery store.
Which character did Miss Strangeworth send a green letter to?
Mrs. Martha Harper
What do these quotes indicate about Mr. Lewis' feelings towards Miss Strangeworth?
Mr. Lewis looked worried, she thought, and for a minute she hesitated, but then she decided that he surely could not be worried over the strawberries. (Holt 58)
Mr. Lewis is very uncomfortable around her.
Why did Helen Crane dress her baby with a "delicately embroidered hat" in a "lace-edged carriage cover"? (Holt 59)
She is infatuated with her baby and she spoils the baby.
What does Miss Chandler do?
She's a librarian.
Which character did Miss Strangeworth send a pink letter to?
Don Crane
IS THE WIFE REALLY ALWAYS THE LAST ONE TO KNOW? (Holt 63) What does this imply?
The husband is being unfaithful to the wife.
Why does Miss Strangeworth think she can pass judgement about who is right and who is wrong?
Her family has lived in the town since the beginning and she believes she is responsible for everyone there.
71 years old.
Miss Strangeworth dropped a letter. Who was this letter for?
Don Crane
"she had always made a point of mailing her letters very secretly" (Holt 65) Why does Miss Strangeworth mail her letters secretly?
Why does everyone share their problems with Miss Strangeworth?
They don't know she's the one writing the letters and they trust her.
Who is Dave Harris going out with?
Linda Stewart
Which character did Miss Strangeworth send a blue letter to?
Mrs. Foster
"a letter addressed to Don Crane. Might as well take it on over. We pass his house anyway." (Holt 67) How does Dave Harris' decision influence Don Crane?
Why does Miss Strangeworth make the effort to greet everyone that she sees?
She wants to be friendly and she wants everyone to like her.
Which club is Mrs. Martha Harper a member of?
Bridge club
Who sent Miss Strangeworth a green letter?
Don Crane
"Miss Strangeworth sighed and turned away. There was so much evil in people. Even in a charming little town like this one, there was still so much evil in people." (Holt 67) How does Miss Strangeworth feel about writing these letters?
She feels no guilt or remorse for writing these letters. She believes she is better than everyone else in town.
Why is Linda upset when she tells Dave Harris they have to break up?
Her father found out about their relationship from one of the letters.