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Why was Evan allowed to sit in the front seat for the first time?
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?
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?
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?
Why did Mrs. Treski estimate 'another hour' when Jessie asked how much longer?
What does Pete estimate for the repairs in the house?
What does Pete estimate for the repairs in the house?
Why does Mrs. Treski decline Pete's offer to bring space heaters?
Why does Mrs. Treski decline Pete's offer to bring space heaters?
What changes the plan to pick up Grandma from the hospital?
What changes the plan to pick up Grandma from the hospital?
What is Jessie doing while Pete and Evan work on the furnace in the basement?
What is Jessie doing while Pete and Evan work on the furnace in the basement?
What is Mrs. Treski searching for among wet papers in a room with a hole in the floor?
What is Mrs. Treski searching for among wet papers in a room with a hole in the floor?
What does Jessie find while searching for Grandma's books?
What does Jessie find while searching for Grandma's books?
What does Jessie start reading about on the couch?
What does Jessie start reading about on the couch?
What does the story mainly focus on?
What does the story mainly focus on?
What is highlighted in the setting description?
What is highlighted in the setting description?
What do the characters' actions and reactions reveal?
What do the characters' actions and reactions reveal?
What did Jessie decide to do with the bag of candy called 'Moose Droppings'?
What did Jessie decide to do with the bag of candy called 'Moose Droppings'?
Why did Jessie's mother become impatient at the store?
Why did Jessie's mother become impatient at the store?
What did Evan call the old man at the store?
What did Evan call the old man at the store?
What did Jessie wonder about old people's behavior?
What did Jessie wonder about old people's behavior?
What surprised the family when they arrived at Grandma's house?
What surprised the family when they arrived at Grandma's house?
What did Jessie want to buy for Grandma at the store?
What did Jessie want to buy for Grandma at the store?
What did Jessie's mother suggest about the puzzle for Grandma?
What did Jessie's mother suggest about the puzzle for Grandma?
What did the old man talk about at the store?
What did the old man talk about at the store?
Why did Evan pull Jessie away from the old man at the store?
Why did Evan pull Jessie away from the old man at the store?
What did Jessie find intriguing at the store?
What did Jessie find intriguing at the store?
What did Jessie do with the bag of candy called 'Moose Droppings'?
What did Jessie do with the bag of candy called 'Moose Droppings'?
What did the family find when they arrived at Grandma's house?
What did the family find when they arrived at Grandma's house?
What did Evan find in his room?
What did Evan find in his room?
Where was Evan advised to sleep temporarily?
Where was Evan advised to sleep temporarily?
What was the reason for the vulnerability of the house?
What was the reason for the vulnerability of the house?
Who arrived to inspect the damage?
Who arrived to inspect the damage?
Where did Pete go after meeting Evan's mom?
Where did Pete go after meeting Evan's mom?
How was Pete described when he arrived?
How was Pete described when he arrived?
Why was Evan's mom unable to handle the situation?
Why was Evan's mom unable to handle the situation?
What was the condition of Evan's room due to the broken windows?
What was the condition of Evan's room due to the broken windows?
How did Evan and his sister feel about the situation?
How did Evan and his sister feel about the situation?
Where was Evan suggested to sleep due to the wood-burning stove?
Where was Evan suggested to sleep due to the wood-burning stove?
What was the condition of the kitchen wall?
What was the condition of the kitchen wall?
How did Evan feel after meeting Pete?
How did Evan feel after meeting Pete?
What disrupted Jessie and Evan's plans for their trip to their grandmother's house?
What disrupted Jessie and Evan's plans for their trip to their grandmother's house?
What tradition was altered due to the fire incident?
What tradition was altered due to the fire incident?
What did Jessie do with the money she made from the lemonade war?
What did Jessie do with the money she made from the lemonade war?
What did Jessie's mother suggest initially regarding the Crossroads Store?
What did Jessie's mother suggest initially regarding the Crossroads Store?
What did the Crossroads Store offer?
What did the Crossroads Store offer?
What did Jessie reminisce about during the trip?
What did Jessie reminisce about during the trip?
Why was Jessie disappointed with the trip?
Why was Jessie disappointed with the trip?
What was Evan's attitude towards stopping at the Crossroads Store?
What was Evan's attitude towards stopping at the Crossroads Store?
What did Jessie wish she could do at the Crossroads Store?
What did Jessie wish she could do at the Crossroads Store?
What did the store have that Jessie found interesting?
What did the store have that Jessie found interesting?
What did Jessie do with the money she made from the lemonade war?
What did Jessie do with the money she made from the lemonade war?
Why did Jessie's mother decide to stop at the Crossroads Store despite initial reluctance?
Why did Jessie's mother decide to stop at the Crossroads Store despite initial reluctance?
Why did the plan to pick up Grandma from the hospital have to change?
Why did the plan to pick up Grandma from the hospital have to change?
What did the snow turn the whole world into overnight?
What did the snow turn the whole world into overnight?
Why did Jessie's mother decide they would stay through New Year's Day?
Why did Jessie's mother decide they would stay through New Year's Day?
How did Evan feel after Pete suggested that he would help the next day?
How did Evan feel after Pete suggested that he would help the next day?
What did Grandma express a strong desire for upon arriving home?
What did Grandma express a strong desire for upon arriving home?
What activity did Grandma and Jessie engage in together?
What activity did Grandma and Jessie engage in together?
What did Grandma reminisce about regarding starting puzzles?
What did Grandma reminisce about regarding starting puzzles?
What was Grandma's behavior like the morning after sleeping well?
What was Grandma's behavior like the morning after sleeping well?
What did Grandma struggle with while working on the puzzle?
What did Grandma struggle with while working on the puzzle?
What did Grandma seem disoriented about upon arriving home?
What did Grandma seem disoriented about upon arriving home?
Who else was present when Grandma arrived home?
Who else was present when Grandma arrived home?
What did Grandma struggle to settle her gaze on?
What did Grandma struggle to settle her gaze on?
What did Evan try to reassure his grandmother about?
What did Evan try to reassure his grandmother about?
What did Grandma and Jessie use as a bonding activity?
What did Grandma and Jessie use as a bonding activity?
What did Grandma not recognize Evan about?
What did Grandma not recognize Evan about?
What did Grandma express disorientation about?
What did Grandma express disorientation about?
What is the main concern of Evan and Jessie?
What is the main concern of Evan and Jessie?
Who arrives and introduces himself as smart?
Who arrives and introduces himself as smart?
What is the setting of the story?
What is the setting of the story?
What do the characters' personalities and relationships reveal?
What do the characters' personalities and relationships reveal?
Who claims that the New Year's Eve bell is missing?
Who claims that the New Year's Eve bell is missing?
What does Jessie show Evan regarding the missing bell?
What does Jessie show Evan regarding the missing bell?
What does Pete inform Evan about his plans?
What does Pete inform Evan about his plans?
What is evident about Evan's eagerness?
What is evident about Evan's eagerness?
Who arrives home in the story?
Who arrives home in the story?
What is the focus of the text?
What is the focus of the text?
What do Evan and Pete clean up from their construction work?
What do Evan and Pete clean up from their construction work?
What do Jessie and Maxwell talk about?
What do Jessie and Maxwell talk about?
What did Jessie and Evan use to build the tepee in the woods?
What did Jessie and Evan use to build the tepee in the woods?
Who did Jessie encounter while snowshoeing in the woods?
Who did Jessie encounter while snowshoeing in the woods?
What did Maxwell discover while in the woods?
What did Maxwell discover while in the woods?
What did Jessie use as a marker to find the tepee in the woods?
What did Jessie use as a marker to find the tepee in the woods?
Where did Jessie and Maxwell reach during their encounter in the woods?
Where did Jessie and Maxwell reach during their encounter in the woods?
Who worked to repair a hole in the wall at Grandma's house?
Who worked to repair a hole in the wall at Grandma's house?
What did Evan and Jessie give to Grandma for her use?
What did Evan and Jessie give to Grandma for her use?
What themes are involved in the story?
What themes are involved in the story?
What did Jessie notice missing from the wooden crossbeam at the top of Lovell's Hill?
What did Jessie notice missing from the wooden crossbeam at the top of Lovell's Hill?
Who alerted the fire department about Grandma's house being on fire?
Who alerted the fire department about Grandma's house being on fire?
What did Grandma find the tepee to be when she frequently checked on it?
What did Grandma find the tepee to be when she frequently checked on it?
What did Jessie feel when inside the tepee in the woods?
What did Jessie feel when inside the tepee in the woods?
What does Jessie find in her grandmother's bookcase that holds sentimental value to her?
What does Jessie find in her grandmother's bookcase that holds sentimental value to her?
What disrupts Jessie's plan to visit Lovell's Hill?
What disrupts Jessie's plan to visit Lovell's Hill?
What does Mrs. Treski need to pick up from the hospital, causing a delay in getting a new car battery?
What does Mrs. Treski need to pick up from the hospital, causing a delay in getting a new car battery?
What does Jessie find intriguing in the store?
What does Jessie find intriguing in the store?
What does Jessie reminisce about during the trip?
What does Jessie reminisce about during the trip?
What is Mrs. Treski searching for among wet papers after a fire?
What is Mrs. Treski searching for among wet papers after a fire?
What does Jessie spend the morning doing?
What does Jessie spend the morning doing?
What does Jessie plan to do after exploring the snowy woods?
What does Jessie plan to do after exploring the snowy woods?
What does Jessie do with the money she made from the lemonade war?
What does Jessie do with the money she made from the lemonade war?
What does Evan do while Pete and Jessie's mother work on the furnace in the basement?
What does Evan do while Pete and Jessie's mother work on the furnace in the basement?
What does Mrs. Treski need due to a delay in picking up Grandma from the hospital?
What does Mrs. Treski need due to a delay in picking up Grandma from the hospital?
What does Jessie find in the special book she discovers in her grandmother's bookcase?
What does Jessie find in the special book she discovers in her grandmother's bookcase?
What did Jessie receive as a Christmas gift from Grandma?
What did Jessie receive as a Christmas gift from Grandma?
What did Evan receive as a Christmas gift from Grandma?
What did Evan receive as a Christmas gift from Grandma?
What did Jessie and Grandma struggle with when they started working on the jigsaw puzzle?
What did Jessie and Grandma struggle with when they started working on the jigsaw puzzle?
What did the puzzle pieces look like to Jessie when they were spread out on the table?
What did the puzzle pieces look like to Jessie when they were spread out on the table?
What year was the New Year's Eve bell put in place by Jessie's great-grandfather?
What year was the New Year's Eve bell put in place by Jessie's great-grandfather?
Who engaged in a conversation with Jessie about politeness and rules?
Who engaged in a conversation with Jessie about politeness and rules?
What does the bell weigh approximately?
What does the bell weigh approximately?
Who impressively solved the middle part of the puzzle?
Who impressively solved the middle part of the puzzle?
What does Jessie suspect her grandmother may have done recently?
What does Jessie suspect her grandmother may have done recently?
What is the inscription on the New Year's Eve bell?
What is the inscription on the New Year's Eve bell?
Who is known to be the best at puzzles in Jessie's family?
Who is known to be the best at puzzles in Jessie's family?
What does Maxwell attribute his puzzle-solving skills to?
What does Maxwell attribute his puzzle-solving skills to?
Who started a puzzle by finding the four corner pieces and building the outside frame?
Who started a puzzle by finding the four corner pieces and building the outside frame?
Who does Jessie suspect may have taken the bell down recently?
Who does Jessie suspect may have taken the bell down recently?
What does the inscription on the bell reveal about its origin?
What does the inscription on the bell reveal about its origin?
Who denies taking the bell down when Jessie suspects her?
Who denies taking the bell down when Jessie suspects her?
What does Evan recall about feeding the chickens that surprises his grandmother?
What does Evan recall about feeding the chickens that surprises his grandmother?
What does Evan pretend to do in the kitchen to distract his grandmother?
What does Evan pretend to do in the kitchen to distract his grandmother?
How does Evan's behavior appear to Jessie?
How does Evan's behavior appear to Jessie?
What does Evan reveal to Jessie when confronted about his actions?
What does Evan reveal to Jessie when confronted about his actions?
How are the family dynamics affected by Grandma's memory loss?
How are the family dynamics affected by Grandma's memory loss?
What is Maxwell engrossed in while Evan is helping his grandmother?
What is Maxwell engrossed in while Evan is helping his grandmother?
What does Grandma insist on doing, despite the fact that they no longer have any?
What does Grandma insist on doing, despite the fact that they no longer have any?
What does Jessie confront Evan about?
What does Jessie confront Evan about?
How does Evan feel when he urgently calls for his mother and disappears into the kitchen with her?
How does Evan feel when he urgently calls for his mother and disappears into the kitchen with her?
What does Evan do when Mrs. Treski leads Grandma out of the kitchen?
What does Evan do when Mrs. Treski leads Grandma out of the kitchen?
What is the impact of Grandma's memory loss on the family?
What is the impact of Grandma's memory loss on the family?
What does Evan's grandmother insist on doing in the kitchen, despite the fact that they no longer have any?
What does Evan's grandmother insist on doing in the kitchen, despite the fact that they no longer have any?
What inspired Jessie and Maxwell to become real secret agents?
What inspired Jessie and Maxwell to become real secret agents?
What instruction did Evan's mother give him before going on a walk with Grandma?
What instruction did Evan's mother give him before going on a walk with Grandma?
What does Maxwell explain about his name, Maxwell Smart?
What does Maxwell explain about his name, Maxwell Smart?
What does Grandma accuse Evan of when they reach Lovell's Hill?
What does Grandma accuse Evan of when they reach Lovell's Hill?
What does the TV show 'Get Smart' feature?
What does the TV show 'Get Smart' feature?
What is Evan's emotional state after the encounter with Grandma at Lovell's Hill?
What is Evan's emotional state after the encounter with Grandma at Lovell's Hill?
Who expresses reluctance to take Grandma for a walk?
Who expresses reluctance to take Grandma for a walk?
What is the predominant atmosphere created by the narrative in the story?
What is the predominant atmosphere created by the narrative in the story?
What does Evan remember about a conversation in the kitchen with his grandmother?
What does Evan remember about a conversation in the kitchen with his grandmother?
What is the main cause of tension in the story as the characters navigate the snowy woods?
What is the main cause of tension in the story as the characters navigate the snowy woods?
What does the text set the stage for?
What does the text set the stage for?
What does Evan struggle to convince Grandma of at Lovell's Hill?
What does Evan struggle to convince Grandma of at Lovell's Hill?
What is the story a blend of?
What is the story a blend of?
What does Evan talk about during the walk with Grandma through the woods?
What does Evan talk about during the walk with Grandma through the woods?
What does the text provide insight into?
What does the text provide insight into?
What is Grandma's reaction upon reaching Lovell's Hill?
What is Grandma's reaction upon reaching Lovell's Hill?
What are Evan and Pete fixing when Mrs. Treski asks Evan to take Grandma for a walk?
What are Evan and Pete fixing when Mrs. Treski asks Evan to take Grandma for a walk?
What is Evan's initial attitude towards going on a walk with Grandma?
What is Evan's initial attitude towards going on a walk with Grandma?
What do Jessie and Maxwell watch together?
What do Jessie and Maxwell watch together?
What does the text use to convey the characters' emotions and the setting's atmosphere?
What does the text use to convey the characters' emotions and the setting's atmosphere?
What does Maxwell dislike?
What does Maxwell dislike?
What does Grandma become increasingly as they walk through the woods?
What does Grandma become increasingly as they walk through the woods?
What does Jessie suggest after being inspired by the TV show?
What does Jessie suggest after being inspired by the TV show?
What does Evan's mother ask him to do while on the walk with Grandma?
What does Evan's mother ask him to do while on the walk with Grandma?
What did Evan do after finding his missing boot?
What did Evan do after finding his missing boot?
What were Jessie and Maxwell doing at Maxwell's house?
What were Jessie and Maxwell doing at Maxwell's house?
What materials did Maxwell have in his room for planning the stakeout?
What materials did Maxwell have in his room for planning the stakeout?
What did Evan do when Grandma decided to go outside?
What did Evan do when Grandma decided to go outside?
What does Jessie do to avoid getting caught while spying on the boys in the barn?
What does Jessie do to avoid getting caught while spying on the boys in the barn?
What does Jessie see the boys doing inside the barn?
What does Jessie see the boys doing inside the barn?
What does Jessie realize about the boys' activities in the barn?
What does Jessie realize about the boys' activities in the barn?
What does Maxwell do when he joins Jessie in the barn?
What does Maxwell do when he joins Jessie in the barn?
What do the boys use to make a whirring noise inside the barn?
What do the boys use to make a whirring noise inside the barn?
What item does Mike hold up inside the barn?
What item does Mike hold up inside the barn?
Who are the four neighboring houses near Grandma's house?
Who are the four neighboring houses near Grandma's house?
What do Jessie and Maxwell borrow for their stakeout?
What do Jessie and Maxwell borrow for their stakeout?
What do Jessie and Maxwell hide behind during the stakeout?
What do Jessie and Maxwell hide behind during the stakeout?
What show does Jessie reference to persuade Maxwell to join the stakeout?
What show does Jessie reference to persuade Maxwell to join the stakeout?
What did Maxwell overhear the Sinclairs discussing?
What did Maxwell overhear the Sinclairs discussing?
What is the main focus of the narrative?
What is the main focus of the narrative?
What does the text highlight about the children's efforts to solve the mystery?
What does the text highlight about the children's efforts to solve the mystery?
What does Maxwell initially refuse to do?
What does Maxwell initially refuse to do?
Who does Maxwell describe as 'mean boys'?
Who does Maxwell describe as 'mean boys'?
Where does Grandma's house locate?
Where does Grandma's house locate?
What does the story involve?
What does the story involve?
What does Maxwell do after Jessie's persuasion?
What does Maxwell do after Jessie's persuasion?
What do Jessie and Maxwell witness while attempting to spy on a suspect?
What do Jessie and Maxwell witness while attempting to spy on a suspect?
Why is Evan hesitant to call out for his grandma in the woods?
Why is Evan hesitant to call out for his grandma in the woods?
What does Pete suggest as part of the plan to search for Evan's grandma?
What does Pete suggest as part of the plan to search for Evan's grandma?
What does the text emphasize about the characters' emotions and concerns?
What does the text emphasize about the characters' emotions and concerns?
What does the descriptive language in the text illustrate?
What does the descriptive language in the text illustrate?
What does Evan worry about while running towards the road?
What does Evan worry about while running towards the road?
What does Evan agree to do as part of the plan to search for his grandma?
What does Evan agree to do as part of the plan to search for his grandma?
What does Pete's truck approaching prompt Evan to do?
What does Pete's truck approaching prompt Evan to do?
What does the text highlight about the characters' determination?
What does the text highlight about the characters' determination?
What does the area where Evan's grandma went missing look like?
What does the area where Evan's grandma went missing look like?
What do Jessie and Maxwell find when they peek through the windows of the house?
What do Jessie and Maxwell find when they peek through the windows of the house?
What are the conditions of the search for Evan's grandma described as?
What are the conditions of the search for Evan's grandma described as?
What is Evan's responsibility while waiting for his grandmother?
What is Evan's responsibility while waiting for his grandmother?
What compels Evan's grandmother to sometimes wander off?
What compels Evan's grandmother to sometimes wander off?
What do Jessie and Maxwell witness two boys carrying towards the barn?
What do Jessie and Maxwell witness two boys carrying towards the barn?
What is Maxwell hesitant about, but Jessie is determined to do?
What is Maxwell hesitant about, but Jessie is determined to do?
What event concludes the chapter and adds urgency to the story?
What event concludes the chapter and adds urgency to the story?
What does Evan feel guilty about regarding his grandmother?
What does Evan feel guilty about regarding his grandmother?
What does Evan realize he needs Jessie's help for?
What does Evan realize he needs Jessie's help for?
What do Jessie and Maxwell decide to investigate in the barn?
What do Jessie and Maxwell decide to investigate in the barn?
What do Jessie and Maxwell witness two boys carrying towards the barn?
What do Jessie and Maxwell witness two boys carrying towards the barn?
What does the text convey as the search for the missing grandmother and the bell intensifies?
What does the text convey as the search for the missing grandmother and the bell intensifies?
What compels Evan's grandmother to sometimes wander off?
What compels Evan's grandmother to sometimes wander off?
What does Maxwell hesitate about, but Jessie is determined to do?
What does Maxwell hesitate about, but Jessie is determined to do?
What did the older boy accuse Jessie and Evan of doing on their property?
What did the older boy accuse Jessie and Evan of doing on their property?
What did Maxwell and Jessie witness the boys doing in the barn?
What did Maxwell and Jessie witness the boys doing in the barn?
What did Evan find sickening despite his tough nature?
What did Evan find sickening despite his tough nature?
What did the older boy claim they could do on their property?
What did the older boy claim they could do on their property?
What does Jessie threaten to do to get the boys' mother to come out?
What does Jessie threaten to do to get the boys' mother to come out?
What do Evan and Jessie find hanging in the barn after the confrontation?
What do Evan and Jessie find hanging in the barn after the confrontation?
What does Evan intend to do when he thinks the frog might be permanently damaged?
What does Evan intend to do when he thinks the frog might be permanently damaged?
What do Evan and Jessie use to navigate in the dark when they head back to Lovell's Hill?
What do Evan and Jessie use to navigate in the dark when they head back to Lovell's Hill?
What does Jessie feel like after the stakeout at Lovell's Hill?
What does Jessie feel like after the stakeout at Lovell's Hill?
What action does Evan take against the boys during the confrontation?
What action does Evan take against the boys during the confrontation?
What compels the boys to eventually back off during the confrontation?
What compels the boys to eventually back off during the confrontation?
What does Jessie display during the confrontation with the boys?
What does Jessie display during the confrontation with the boys?
What do Evan and Jessie worry about regarding the frog they find in the barn?
What do Evan and Jessie worry about regarding the frog they find in the barn?
What do Evan and Jessie try to save in the barn after the confrontation?
What do Evan and Jessie try to save in the barn after the confrontation?
What do the boys do when Jessie threatens to break the barn windows?
What do the boys do when Jessie threatens to break the barn windows?
What does Evan do when one of the boys tries to prevent them from entering the barn?
What does Evan do when one of the boys tries to prevent them from entering the barn?
What does Evan do to convince Grandma to walk with him?
What does Evan do to convince Grandma to walk with him?
What does Evan do after watching Grandma enter her house?
What does Evan do after watching Grandma enter her house?
What decision does Jessie make at the end of the summary?
What decision does Jessie make at the end of the summary?
What does Evan feel after reaching Grandma's house?
What does Evan feel after reaching Grandma's house?
Who insists on visiting Maxwell after the events at Grandma's house?
Who insists on visiting Maxwell after the events at Grandma's house?
What does Grandma plan to do after finding out about the broken buses?
What does Grandma plan to do after finding out about the broken buses?
What does Jessie decide to tell Mrs. Cooper at the end of the summary?
What does Jessie decide to tell Mrs. Cooper at the end of the summary?
What does Evan do to help Grandma reminisce about her youth?
What does Evan do to help Grandma reminisce about her youth?
How does Grandma react to the situation with the broken buses?
How does Grandma react to the situation with the broken buses?
What does Evan pose as to convince Grandma to walk with him?
What does Evan pose as to convince Grandma to walk with him?
What does Jessie do after deciding to reveal everything to Mrs. Cooper?
What does Jessie do after deciding to reveal everything to Mrs. Cooper?
What does Evan assure Jessie after watching Grandma enter her house?
What does Evan assure Jessie after watching Grandma enter her house?
What did the siblings use in their search for Grandma?
What did the siblings use in their search for Grandma?
Where did the siblings reach, still unable to find Grandma?
Where did the siblings reach, still unable to find Grandma?
What did Jessie realize about Grandma's possible location?
What did Jessie realize about Grandma's possible location?
What landmark were the siblings struggling to find?
What landmark were the siblings struggling to find?
What did Evan express upon reaching the top of Lovell's Hill?
What did Evan express upon reaching the top of Lovell's Hill?
What is the condition of the woods as described in the text?
What is the condition of the woods as described in the text?
What is mentioned as Grandma's favorite walk, leading to Black Bear Mountain?
What is mentioned as Grandma's favorite walk, leading to Black Bear Mountain?
What did the heavy snowfall do to the search?
What did the heavy snowfall do to the search?
What did Jessie believe she knows about Grandma's possible location?
What did Jessie believe she knows about Grandma's possible location?
What was Evan's emotional state after the encounter with Grandma at Lovell's Hill?
What was Evan's emotional state after the encounter with Grandma at Lovell's Hill?
What did the woods appear to be as described in the text?
What did the woods appear to be as described in the text?
What did the siblings struggle to find in their search for Grandma?
What did the siblings struggle to find in their search for Grandma?
What do Evan and Jessie find near the tepee?
What do Evan and Jessie find near the tepee?
Why is Evan hesitant to look inside the tepee?
Why is Evan hesitant to look inside the tepee?
What is Evan's grandmother's initial state when they find her in the tepee?
What is Evan's grandmother's initial state when they find her in the tepee?
How does Jessie react when they find Evan's grandmother in the tepee?
How does Jessie react when they find Evan's grandmother in the tepee?
What does Evan wish he could do for his grandmother?
What does Evan wish he could do for his grandmother?
What does the story primarily emphasize?
What does the story primarily emphasize?
What does Jessie suggest when they struggle to locate the tepee?
What does Jessie suggest when they struggle to locate the tepee?
How does Evan console and encourage Jessie?
How does Evan console and encourage Jessie?
What does Evan's grandmother appear to feel upon hearing the news about the bus?
What does Evan's grandmother appear to feel upon hearing the news about the bus?
What does the Lightning Tree near the tepee look like?
What does the Lightning Tree near the tepee look like?
What is the primary emotion expressed by Jessie upon finding Evan's grandmother?
What is the primary emotion expressed by Jessie upon finding Evan's grandmother?
What is Evan's reaction upon realizing they have to accept the situation?
What is Evan's reaction upon realizing they have to accept the situation?
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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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