The Californian's Tale
The young man was going to leave before Saturday. Why does he stay?
He wants to meet Henry's wife.
Why is the Sakkoro family always looking at the sky?
They are made of sugar and they are afraid they will melt.
Who is the Headless Horseman?
He is the ghost of a Revolutionary War soldier.
What do Mark and Pan do together?
Listen to music, talk, go to restaurants, go to clubs...
Name one of Peter's secrets.
He loves Mrs. Mallow.
He thinks Mr. Mallow is a bad artist.
How does the young man meet Henry?
They are both looking for gold in California.
Why does Lillian Wright think the Sakkoro family is interesting? They always look at the sky/weather AND...
Lillian Wright never sees them go to work.
Mr. Sakkoro is handsome.
What does Ichabod Crane look like?
-tall, thin, small head, large ears, long nose
What is Mark's newspaper article about?
Chinese secrets. The article makes fun of Chinese customs and beliefs.
Does Mrs. Mallow know that her husband is not a good artist? Yes or no?
Yes!
What do Henry's friends do on the anniversary of Henry's wife's death?
They stay all night with him, they tell stories, they sing songs, and they decorate the house.
What did the Sakkoro family do at the park?
Eat cotton candy.
Go on rides.
Ask to go home.
Play games (darts and poker).
Why do people like to invite Ichabod to have dinner at their houses?
He has good manners, he knows all the news, he teaches singing
Why does Mark want to spend time with Pan? She is beautiful AND...
She knows more Chinese stories than anyone in the city.
What does it mean when Lance says, "My father is a dreamer, and my mother feeds his dreams"?
Lance's mother supports his father's dreams.
When does Henry remember his wife is dead? When does he think she's alive?
Henry usually knows his wife is dead, but near the anniversary of her death he thinks she is still alive.
What does George mean when he says, "If I see them eat another cotton candy stick, I'll turn green."
He will feel sick and throw up.
What happens to Ichabod at the Van Tassel's party?
Katrina says she will not marry him.
Where does Pan live? Name the city and country
Chinatown in Montreal, Canada
Why does Peter offer to pay for Lance's college in England?
He does not want Lance to go to Paris.
What are two clues that there will be a surprise ending?
-Henry's wife is 19
-Henry's friends cry when he reads the letter
-Henry looks for his wife and is worried that something happened to her
What is the word for "an official prediction of what kind of weather to expect"?
forecast
The next day, no one can find Ichabod. What do they find instead?
Ichabod Crane's hat and a broken pumpkin
What does it mean when it says, "Mark would sell his soul for a story."
It means that Mark would do anything, even hurt people, to write a good story for the newspaper.
Why does everyone pretend Mr. Mallow is a master? Wouldn't it be easier to tell him the truth?
They want to protect him.