The Bell Bandit by Jacqueline Davies Multiple Choice Questions
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Why was Evan allowed to sit in the front seat for the first time?

  • He was ten and tall for his age (correct)
  • He had been asking for a long time
  • Mrs. Treski wanted to change things up
  • Jessie insisted on sitting in the back

    • Why did Jessie feel different about the trip to Grandma's house this time?

  • She was in a sulk
  • The drive was longer than usual
  • She was not interested in counting things along the way
  • Evan was sitting in the front seat (correct)

    • What did Jessie usually enjoy doing during the drive to Grandma's house?

  • Listening to music on her iPod
  • Drawing the scenery outside
  • Counting cows, hawks, and Mini Coopers (correct)
  • Reading a book

    • Why did Mrs. Treski estimate 'another hour' when Jessie asked how much longer?

    <p>They had already been driving for three hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pete estimate for the repairs in the house?

    <p>A few weeks or a month</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Mrs. Treski decline Pete's offer to bring space heaters?

    <p>Expresses preference for the stove</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What changes the plan to pick up Grandma from the hospital?

    <p>A snowstorm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Jessie doing while Pete and Evan work on the furnace in the basement?

    <p>Reading by the wood stove and eating powdered doughnuts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Mrs. Treski searching for among wet papers in a room with a hole in the floor?

    <p>Grandma's homeowner's insurance policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jessie find while searching for Grandma's books?

    <p>Her favorite book, 'The Big Book of Bells'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jessie start reading about on the couch?

    <p>The largest bell in the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the story mainly focus on?

    <p>A family dealing with unexpected challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is highlighted in the setting description?

    <p>The impact of the snowstorm and the efforts to address the house's issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the characters' actions and reactions reveal?

    <p>Their resilience and determination to overcome the obstacles they encounter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jessie decide to do with the bag of candy called 'Moose Droppings'?

    <p>She decided not to buy it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Jessie's mother become impatient at the store?

    <p>Jessie was spending too much time browsing postcards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Evan call the old man at the store?

    <p>Crazy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jessie wonder about old people's behavior?

    <p>Why old people act differently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What surprised the family when they arrived at Grandma's house?

    <p>The hole in the back kitchen wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jessie want to buy for Grandma at the store?

    <p>A challenging jellybean puzzle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jessie's mother suggest about the puzzle for Grandma?

    <p>They could work on it with Grandma when she returns from the hospital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the old man talk about at the store?

    <p>His experiences at the Olympic Stadium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Evan pull Jessie away from the old man at the store?

    <p>He called the old man crazy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jessie find intriguing at the store?

    <p>A challenging jellybean puzzle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jessie do with the bag of candy called 'Moose Droppings'?

    <p>She decided not to buy it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the family find when they arrived at Grandma's house?

    <p>The hole in the back kitchen wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Evan find in his room?

    <p>A hole in the floor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was Evan advised to sleep temporarily?

    <p>Grandma's room</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reason for the vulnerability of the house?

    <p>The hole in the wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who arrived to inspect the damage?

    <p>Pete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Pete go after meeting Evan's mom?

    <p>To the basement to turn the electricity on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How was Pete described when he arrived?

    <p>Tall and thin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Evan's mom unable to handle the situation?

    <p>She was surprised</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the condition of Evan's room due to the broken windows?

    <p>Covered in shards and snow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Evan and his sister feel about the situation?

    <p>Puzzled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was Evan suggested to sleep due to the wood-burning stove?

    <p>Living room couch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the condition of the kitchen wall?

    <p>Large hole with blackened edges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Evan feel after meeting Pete?

    <p>Relieved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What disrupted Jessie and Evan's plans for their trip to their grandmother's house?

    <p>A fire incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tradition was altered due to the fire incident?

    <p>Ringing the old iron bell on Lovell's Hill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jessie do with the money she made from the lemonade war?

    <p>Donated a portion to the Animal Rescue League</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jessie's mother suggest initially regarding the Crossroads Store?

    <p>Driving straight through without stopping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Crossroads Store offer?

    <p>A variety of items and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jessie reminisce about during the trip?

    <p>Past New Year's Eves and ringing the bell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Jessie disappointed with the trip?

    <p>She worried they might not spend New Year's Eve at their grandmother's house</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Evan's attitude towards stopping at the Crossroads Store?

    <p>He seemed uninterested</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jessie wish she could do at the Crossroads Store?

    <p>Buy more things</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the store have that Jessie found interesting?

    <p>A post office</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jessie do with the money she made from the lemonade war?

    <p>Donated a portion to the Animal Rescue League</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Jessie's mother decide to stop at the Crossroads Store despite initial reluctance?

    <p>To take a break</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the plan to pick up Grandma from the hospital have to change?

    <p>The car battery was dead due to a light being left on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the snow turn the whole world into overnight?

    <p>A scene from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Jessie's mother decide they would stay through New Year's Day?

    <p>To ensure Grandma was settled after being discharged from the hospital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Evan feel after Pete suggested that he would help the next day?

    <p>He wasn't so desperate to leave Grandma's house</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Grandma express a strong desire for upon arriving home?

    <p>A cup of green tea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What activity did Grandma and Jessie engage in together?

    <p>Starting a challenging puzzle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Grandma reminisce about regarding starting puzzles?

    <p>Finding the four corners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Grandma's behavior like the morning after sleeping well?

    <p>More like herself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Grandma struggle with while working on the puzzle?

    <p>The similarity of the pieces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Grandma seem disoriented about upon arriving home?

    <p>The recent fire in the kitchen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who else was present when Grandma arrived home?

    <p>Jessie and Maxwell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Grandma struggle to settle her gaze on?

    <p>Anything</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Evan try to reassure his grandmother about?

    <p>Fixing the kitchen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Grandma and Jessie use as a bonding activity?

    <p>Starting a challenging puzzle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Grandma not recognize Evan about?

    <p>Fixing the kitchen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Grandma express disorientation about?

    <p>The recent fire in the kitchen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern of Evan and Jessie?

    <p>Finding their grandmother's missing bell before New Year's Eve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who arrives and introduces himself as smart?

    <p>Maxwell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the setting of the story?

    <p>A construction site and a family home</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the characters' personalities and relationships reveal?

    <p>Their concern for their grandmother's missing bell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who claims that the New Year's Eve bell is missing?

    <p>Jessie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jessie show Evan regarding the missing bell?

    <p>A letter stating the bell's worth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pete inform Evan about his plans?

    <p>He will continue working on the construction the next day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is evident about Evan's eagerness?

    <p>His eagerness to continue working on the construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who arrives home in the story?

    <p>Evan's grandmother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the text?

    <p>The mystery of the missing bell and the interaction between the characters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Evan and Pete clean up from their construction work?

    <p>Sawdust and debris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Jessie and Maxwell talk about?

    <p>Their activities with their grandmother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jessie and Evan use to build the tepee in the woods?

    <p>Pine branches and a waterproof tarp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did Jessie encounter while snowshoeing in the woods?

    <p>Maxwell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Maxwell discover while in the woods?

    <p>Grandma's house on fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jessie use as a marker to find the tepee in the woods?

    <p>The Lightning Tree</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Jessie and Maxwell reach during their encounter in the woods?

    <p>The top of Lovell's Hill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who worked to repair a hole in the wall at Grandma's house?

    <p>Evan and Pete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Evan and Jessie give to Grandma for her use?

    <p>A tepee in the woods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What themes are involved in the story?

    <p>Building, exploration, and unexpected encounters in the woods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jessie notice missing from the wooden crossbeam at the top of Lovell's Hill?

    <p>The bell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who alerted the fire department about Grandma's house being on fire?

    <p>Maxwell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Grandma find the tepee to be when she frequently checked on it?

    <p>A nice place to rest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jessie feel when inside the tepee in the woods?

    <p>Safe and hidden</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jessie find in her grandmother's bookcase that holds sentimental value to her?

    <p>A special book about bells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What disrupts Jessie's plan to visit Lovell's Hill?

    <p>Her mother needing to pick up Grandma from the hospital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mrs. Treski need to pick up from the hospital, causing a delay in getting a new car battery?

    <p>Grandma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jessie find intriguing in the store?

    <p>A bag of candy called 'Moose Droppings'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jessie reminisce about during the trip?

    <p>Building a tepee with Evan in the woods the previous summer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Mrs. Treski searching for among wet papers after a fire?

    <p>Grandma's homeowner's insurance policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jessie spend the morning doing?

    <p>Reading by the wood stove and eating powdered doughnuts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jessie plan to do after exploring the snowy woods?

    <p>Visit Lovell's Hill to see Grandma's bell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jessie do with the money she made from the lemonade war?

    <p>Saves it for a special purchase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Evan do while Pete and Jessie's mother work on the furnace in the basement?

    <p>Helping Pete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mrs. Treski need due to a delay in picking up Grandma from the hospital?

    <p>A new car battery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jessie find in the special book she discovers in her grandmother's bookcase?

    <p>Information about bells and their components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jessie receive as a Christmas gift from Grandma?

    <p>A calligraphy pen and two jars of metallic ink</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Evan receive as a Christmas gift from Grandma?

    <p>A magic set</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jessie and Grandma struggle with when they started working on the jigsaw puzzle?

    <p>Turning each puzzle piece right side up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the puzzle pieces look like to Jessie when they were spread out on the table?

    <p>They all looked the same</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year was the New Year's Eve bell put in place by Jessie's great-grandfather?

    <p>1884</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who engaged in a conversation with Jessie about politeness and rules?

    <p>Maxwell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the bell weigh approximately?

    <p>Around a hundred pounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who impressively solved the middle part of the puzzle?

    <p>Maxwell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jessie suspect her grandmother may have done recently?

    <p>Taken the bell down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the inscription on the New Year's Eve bell?

    <p>THE JONES TROY BELL FOUNDRY COMPANY, TROY, N.Y. 1884</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is known to be the best at puzzles in Jessie's family?

    <p>Jessie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Maxwell attribute his puzzle-solving skills to?

    <p>Being smart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who started a puzzle by finding the four corner pieces and building the outside frame?

    <p>Jessie and her Grandma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Jessie suspect may have taken the bell down recently?

    <p>Her grandmother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the inscription on the bell reveal about its origin?

    <p>It was made by THE JONES TROY BELL FOUNDRY COMPANY in 1884</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who denies taking the bell down when Jessie suspects her?

    <p>Grandmother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Evan recall about feeding the chickens that surprises his grandmother?

    <p>The specific details of their feeding routine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Evan pretend to do in the kitchen to distract his grandmother?

    <p>Go feed the chickens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Evan's behavior appear to Jessie?

    <p>Unusual and scared</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Evan reveal to Jessie when confronted about his actions?

    <p>His grandmother is experiencing memory loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the family dynamics affected by Grandma's memory loss?

    <p>Causing confusion and concern</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Maxwell engrossed in while Evan is helping his grandmother?

    <p>Watching TV and planning a spy mission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Grandma insist on doing, despite the fact that they no longer have any?

    <p>Feeding the chickens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jessie confront Evan about?

    <p>His actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Evan feel when he urgently calls for his mother and disappears into the kitchen with her?

    <p>Scared</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Evan do when Mrs. Treski leads Grandma out of the kitchen?

    <p>Pretends to go feed the chickens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of Grandma's memory loss on the family?

    <p>Causing confusion and concern</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Evan's grandmother insist on doing in the kitchen, despite the fact that they no longer have any?

    <p>Feeding the chickens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What inspired Jessie and Maxwell to become real secret agents?

    <p>Watching the TV show 'Get Smart'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What instruction did Evan's mother give him before going on a walk with Grandma?

    <p>To keep Grandma away from Black Bear Mountain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Maxwell explain about his name, Maxwell Smart?

    <p>It's a joke because Mrs. Joyce always calls him 'smart'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Grandma accuse Evan of when they reach Lovell's Hill?

    <p>Stealing the bell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the TV show 'Get Smart' feature?

    <p>A confident secret agent, Maxwell Smart, and his colleague Agent 99</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Evan's emotional state after the encounter with Grandma at Lovell's Hill?

    <p>Panicked and unsure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who expresses reluctance to take Grandma for a walk?

    <p>Evan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the predominant atmosphere created by the narrative in the story?

    <p>Mysterious and eerie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Evan remember about a conversation in the kitchen with his grandmother?

    <p>A discussion about secret agent aspirations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of tension in the story as the characters navigate the snowy woods?

    <p>Grandma's disorientation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text set the stage for?

    <p>A potential mystery involving Grandma's unusual behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Evan struggle to convince Grandma of at Lovell's Hill?

    <p>His identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the story a blend of?

    <p>A children's adventure and a family mystery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Evan talk about during the walk with Grandma through the woods?

    <p>His repair work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text provide insight into?

    <p>The characters' personalities and dynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Grandma's reaction upon reaching Lovell's Hill?

    <p>Accusing Evan of theft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Evan and Pete fixing when Mrs. Treski asks Evan to take Grandma for a walk?

    <p>Holes in the roof</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Evan's initial attitude towards going on a walk with Grandma?

    <p>Hesitant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Jessie and Maxwell watch together?

    <p>The first episode of 'Get Smart'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text use to convey the characters' emotions and the setting's atmosphere?

    <p>Vivid descriptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Maxwell dislike?

    <p>Nicknames</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Grandma become increasingly as they walk through the woods?

    <p>Disoriented</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jessie suggest after being inspired by the TV show?

    <p>To become real secret agents and solve a crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Evan's mother ask him to do while on the walk with Grandma?

    <p>Take care of Grandma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Evan do after finding his missing boot?

    <p>Hastened out the back door to the front yard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were Jessie and Maxwell doing at Maxwell's house?

    <p>Planning a stakeout for New Year's Eve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What materials did Maxwell have in his room for planning the stakeout?

    <p>Paper, markers, colored pencils, rulers, protractors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Evan do when Grandma decided to go outside?

    <p>Offered to come with her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jessie do to avoid getting caught while spying on the boys in the barn?

    <p>She avoids spying from the open door</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jessie see the boys doing inside the barn?

    <p>Nailing something to a board in a stall used for storing firewood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jessie realize about the boys' activities in the barn?

    <p>They are not being mean and are building something new</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Maxwell do when he joins Jessie in the barn?

    <p>He whispers questions about what the boys are doing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the boys use to make a whirring noise inside the barn?

    <p>Spools spun on nails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What item does Mike hold up inside the barn?

    <p>A live frog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are the four neighboring houses near Grandma's house?

    <p>The Uptons', Mrs. Lewis's, Maxwell's, and the old Jansen house</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Jessie and Maxwell borrow for their stakeout?

    <p>Binoculars from Maxwell's mom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Jessie and Maxwell hide behind during the stakeout?

    <p>Pine trees near the Sinclairs' house</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What show does Jessie reference to persuade Maxwell to join the stakeout?

    <p>'Get Smart'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Maxwell overhear the Sinclairs discussing?

    <p>Taking Grandma's bell on December 8th at 2:23 p.m.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the narrative?

    <p>Friendship dynamics and the children's detective work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text highlight about the children's efforts to solve the mystery?

    <p>Their determination and resourcefulness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Maxwell initially refuse to do?

    <p>Join the stakeout</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Maxwell describe as 'mean boys'?

    <p>The Sinclairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does Grandma's house locate?

    <p>In a sparsely populated area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the story involve?

    <p>A mystery and the children's detective work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Maxwell do after Jessie's persuasion?

    <p>Agrees to join the stakeout</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Jessie and Maxwell witness while attempting to spy on a suspect?

    <p>A commotion inside the house</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Evan hesitant to call out for his grandma in the woods?

    <p>He fears she might be afraid of him or hide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pete suggest as part of the plan to search for Evan's grandma?

    <p>Someone stay at the house</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text emphasize about the characters' emotions and concerns?

    <p>The urgency of finding Evan's grandma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the descriptive language in the text illustrate?

    <p>The cold, dark, and dangerous conditions of the search</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Evan worry about while running towards the road?

    <p>His grandma's safety and the possibility of her being hit by a car in the dark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Evan agree to do as part of the plan to search for his grandma?

    <p>Stay at the house</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pete's truck approaching prompt Evan to do?

    <p>Explain the situation to Pete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text highlight about the characters' determination?

    <p>Their willingness to take action to address the situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the area where Evan's grandma went missing look like?

    <p>Filled with tall pine trees and shifting shadows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Jessie and Maxwell find when they peek through the windows of the house?

    <p>Nothing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the conditions of the search for Evan's grandma described as?

    <p>Cold, dark, and dangerous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Evan's responsibility while waiting for his grandmother?

    <p>To call the police if needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What compels Evan's grandmother to sometimes wander off?

    <p>Voices that 'call' to her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Jessie and Maxwell witness two boys carrying towards the barn?

    <p>A shoebox and a hammer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Maxwell hesitant about, but Jessie is determined to do?

    <p>Investigating the barn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event concludes the chapter and adds urgency to the story?

    <p>The sound of shattering glass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Evan feel guilty about regarding his grandmother?

    <p>Not stopping her from going for a walk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Evan realize he needs Jessie's help for?

    <p>To find his grandmother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Jessie and Maxwell decide to investigate in the barn?

    <p>A hidden compartment where the bell might be</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Jessie and Maxwell witness two boys carrying towards the barn?

    <p>A shoebox and a hammer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text convey as the search for the missing grandmother and the bell intensifies?

    <p>A sense of urgency and tension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What compels Evan's grandmother to sometimes wander off?

    <p>Voices that 'call' to her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Maxwell hesitate about, but Jessie is determined to do?

    <p>Investigating the barn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the older boy accuse Jessie and Evan of doing on their property?

    <p>Torturing a frog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Maxwell and Jessie witness the boys doing in the barn?

    <p>Torturing a frog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Evan find sickening despite his tough nature?

    <p>Hurting a real animal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the older boy claim they could do on their property?

    <p>Torture animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jessie threaten to do to get the boys' mother to come out?

    <p>Break the barn windows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Evan and Jessie find hanging in the barn after the confrontation?

    <p>A frog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Evan intend to do when he thinks the frog might be permanently damaged?

    <p>Put the frog out of its misery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Evan and Jessie use to navigate in the dark when they head back to Lovell's Hill?

    <p>A flashlight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jessie feel like after the stakeout at Lovell's Hill?

    <p>A failed spy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action does Evan take against the boys during the confrontation?

    <p>He shoves one of the boys to the ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What compels the boys to eventually back off during the confrontation?

    <p>Their mother's call</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jessie display during the confrontation with the boys?

    <p>Fearlessness when it comes to justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Evan and Jessie worry about regarding the frog they find in the barn?

    <p>That it might be permanently damaged</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Evan and Jessie try to save in the barn after the confrontation?

    <p>A frog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the boys do when Jessie threatens to break the barn windows?

    <p>They back off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Evan do when one of the boys tries to prevent them from entering the barn?

    <p>He shoves the boy to the ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Evan do to convince Grandma to walk with him?

    <p>He claims to be a bus company employee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Evan do after watching Grandma enter her house?

    <p>He assures Jessie that Grandma is fine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What decision does Jessie make at the end of the summary?

    <p>She decides to reveal everything to Mrs. Cooper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Evan feel after reaching Grandma's house?

    <p>Exhausted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who insists on visiting Maxwell after the events at Grandma's house?

    <p>Jessie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Grandma plan to do after finding out about the broken buses?

    <p>Write a letter of complaint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jessie decide to tell Mrs. Cooper at the end of the summary?

    <p>The whole story, including the part about spying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Evan do to help Grandma reminisce about her youth?

    <p>Points out familiar landmarks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Grandma react to the situation with the broken buses?

    <p>In disbelief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Evan pose as to convince Grandma to walk with him?

    <p>A bus company employee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jessie do after deciding to reveal everything to Mrs. Cooper?

    <p>Sit with Mrs. Cooper and contemplate the events of the day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Evan assure Jessie after watching Grandma enter her house?

    <p>That Grandma is fine, though different</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the siblings use in their search for Grandma?

    <p>Flashlights and snowshoes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the siblings reach, still unable to find Grandma?

    <p>The top of Lovell's Hill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jessie realize about Grandma's possible location?

    <p>She might seek a warm and safe place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What landmark were the siblings struggling to find?

    <p>The tepee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Evan express upon reaching the top of Lovell's Hill?

    <p>Fear and concern for Grandma being alone in the dark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition of the woods as described in the text?

    <p>Silent and pitch-black</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is mentioned as Grandma's favorite walk, leading to Black Bear Mountain?

    <p>Black Bear Mountain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the heavy snowfall do to the search?

    <p>Made it difficult</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jessie believe she knows about Grandma's possible location?

    <p>Where Grandma might be</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Evan's emotional state after the encounter with Grandma at Lovell's Hill?

    <p>Fearful and concerned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the woods appear to be as described in the text?

    <p>Silent and pitch-black</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the siblings struggle to find in their search for Grandma?

    <p>The tepee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Evan and Jessie find near the tepee?

    <p>A burnt Lightning Tree with a single stubby branch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Evan hesitant to look inside the tepee?

    <p>He fears what they might find inside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Evan's grandmother's initial state when they find her in the tepee?

    <p>Confused and waiting for a bus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Jessie react when they find Evan's grandmother in the tepee?

    <p>She becomes emotional and expresses frustration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Evan wish he could do for his grandmother?

    <p>Make a bus appear for her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the story primarily emphasize?

    <p>Challenges and emotions involved in caring for a loved one with dementia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jessie suggest when they struggle to locate the tepee?

    <p>Create a systematic approach to their search</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Evan console and encourage Jessie?

    <p>Explaining that they have to accept the situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Evan's grandmother appear to feel upon hearing the news about the bus?

    <p>Happy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Lightning Tree near the tepee look like?

    <p>It has a burnt appearance and a single stubby branch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary emotion expressed by Jessie upon finding Evan's grandmother?

    <p>Frustration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Evan's reaction upon realizing they have to accept the situation?

    <p>He enters the tepee to comfort his grandmother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Unexpected Changes and a Stop at the Crossroads Store

    • Jessie and her brother Evan used to enjoy spotting landmarks on their trip, but Evan seemed disinterested this year.
    • They were driving to their grandmother's house after a fire incident disrupted their plans.
    • The fire had altered their New Year's Eve tradition of ringing the old iron bell on Lovell's Hill.
    • Jessie reminisced about the past New Year's Eves and the joy of ringing the bell.
    • Jessie worried they might not spend New Year's Eve at their grandmother's house.
    • Jessie's mother suggested driving straight through without stopping at the Crossroads Store.
    • The Crossroads Store was a unique place, offering a variety of items and services.
    • Jessie only had five dollars with her, and she wished she could buy more things at the store.
    • Jessie had made money from the lemonade war and donated a portion to the Animal Rescue League.
    • The store had a post office, and Jessie could spend hours browsing its offerings.
    • Jessie's disappointment with the trip was evident, while Evan seemed uninterested in stopping at the store.
    • Despite initial reluctance, Jessie's mother decided to stop at the Crossroads Store for a break.

    A Day in the Life of Jessie Treski

    • Jessie spends the morning reading by the wood stove and eating powdered doughnuts brought by Pete
    • Pete and Evan are in the basement fixing the furnace, causing loud noises and occasional laughter
    • Mrs. Treski is searching for Grandma's homeowner's insurance policy in boxes of wet papers after a fire
    • Jessie is drawn to her grandmother's bookcase filled with books that hold sentimental value to her
    • She finds a special book, "The Big Book of Bells," with a photo of Grandma's bell, a significant item to Jessie
    • Despite the chaos, Jessie spends hours engrossed in the book, learning about bells and their components
    • Mrs. Treski needs a new car battery but faces a delay due to needing to pick up her mother from the hospital
    • Jessie tries to engage Evan in playing in the snow, but he is preoccupied with helping Pete
    • Mrs. Treski leaves to pick up Grandma from the hospital, leaving Jessie to explore the snowy woods
    • Jessie reminisces about building a tepee with Evan in the woods the previous summer
    • She ventures into the woods on snowshoes, imagining herself in a magical, wintery world
    • Jessie plans to visit Lovell's Hill to see Grandma's bell, but first, she checks on the tepee they built

    Unexpected Encounter in the Woods

    • Evan is hesitant to go on a walk with Grandma but agrees to accompany her.
    • Evan's mother instructs him to take care of Grandma and to keep her away from a certain hill and bell.
    • Evan and Grandma take a walk through the woods towards Black Bear Mountain.
    • Evan talks about his repair work, but Grandma remains mostly silent.
    • As they walk, Grandma becomes determined to reach a specific hill despite the fading light.
    • Upon reaching the hill, Evan realizes they are at Lovell's Hill, where a bell used to hang.
    • Grandma accuses Evan of taking the bell and becomes disoriented, mistaking Evan for a thief.
    • Evan struggles to convince Grandma of his identity and to get her to go home, but she falls backwards in the snow.
    • The encounter leaves Evan feeling panicked and unsure of how to help Grandma.
    • The story is filled with tension and a sense of foreboding as the characters navigate the snowy woods.
    • The narrative creates a mysterious and eerie atmosphere, especially as Grandma becomes increasingly disoriented.
    • The text uses vivid descriptions to convey the characters' emotions and the setting's atmosphere.

    The Disappearance of Grandma and the Search for the Bell

    • Evan is left in charge of waiting for his grandmother and calling the police if needed
    • Pete decides to drive into town to find Evan's mother, leaving Evan alone at home
    • Evan feels guilty for not stopping his grandmother from going for a walk
    • Evan recalls that sometimes things "call" to his grandmother and she has to follow their voices
    • Evan goes into the woods to search for his grandmother and finds the old oak crossbeam empty
    • Evan reflects on missing his absent father and realizes he needs Jessie's help to find his grandmother
    • Jessie and Maxwell witness two boys running towards the barn carrying a shoebox and a hammer
    • Jessie and Maxwell decide to investigate the barn to find a potential secret compartment where the bell might be hidden
    • Maxwell is hesitant about investigating the barn, but Jessie is determined to find the bell
    • The chapter ends with Jessie and Maxwell deciding to go see what the boys are doing in the barn
    • The text conveys a sense of urgency and tension as the search for the missing grandmother and the bell intensifies
    • The chapter ends with a scream and the sound of shattering glass coming from the direction of the little bridge that crosses Deer Brook

    Rescue Mission in the Woods

    • Evan and Jessie search for a tepee in the woods to find Evan's grandmother, who is old and has a broken wrist
    • They struggle to locate the tepee, fearing for the grandmother's survival
    • Jessie suggests they create a systematic approach to their search
    • They find the tepee near the Lightning Tree, which has a burnt appearance and a single stubby branch
    • Evan is hesitant to look inside the tepee, fearing what they might find
    • They find Evan's grandmother sitting inside the tepee, confused and waiting for a bus
    • Jessie becomes emotional and expresses her frustration with her grandmother's condition
    • Evan consoles and encourages Jessie, explaining that they have to accept the situation
    • Evan enters the tepee and comforts his grandmother, who is relieved when he tells her the bus won't come due to a flat tire
    • Evan's grandmother appears happy upon hearing the news about the bus
    • Evan wishes he could make a bus appear for his grandmother
    • The story highlights the challenges and emotions involved in caring for a loved one with dementia

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