Pictures of Hollis Woods by Patricia Reilly Giff Multiple Choice Questions
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What color is the house with a door that doesn't quite close?

  • White
  • Blue
  • Green (correct)
  • Yellow

    • What was the condition of the stairs in the yellow house?

  • Tiled stairs
  • Wooden stairs
  • No rugs on the stairs (correct)
  • Carpeted stairs

    • What did the driver have on the front of her sweats?

  • Chocolate stain
  • Coffee stain
  • Ketchup stain
  • Mustard stain (correct)

    • What did Hollis have on her feet in the car?

    <p>Feet up on the glove compartment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the protagonist in 'The Summer of the Swans'?

    <p>Hollis Woods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is Hollis sent to spend the summer?

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

    Who does Hollis bond with during her summer in Branches?

    <p>Steven and his father</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Steven and his father share with Hollis that makes her feel welcome?

    <p>A meal at a diner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Hollis and the Regans bond over during a meal?

    <p>Root beer floats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the encounter with the Regans mark for Hollis?

    <p>A turning point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Hollis initially feel with the Regans?

    <p>Unwanted and misunderstood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contrasts with Hollis's previous experiences when she is with the Regans?

    <p>Kindness and warmth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hollis start to feel with the Regans?

    <p>A sense of connection and acceptance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotion does Hollis begin to experience with the Regans?

    <p>Belonging and acceptance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Hollis feel after spending time with the Regans?

    <p>More at ease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hollis initially struggle with when she is with the Regans?

    <p>Feeling unwanted and misunderstood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hollis admire in Josie's kitchen?

    <p>The unique belongings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Josie plan to show Hollis during their drive?

    <p>The Silver Bullet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is hanging from the windshield of Josie's car?

    <p>A tree figure of a man with gray whiskers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Hollis concerned about regarding Henry?

    <p>His behavior in the car</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Steven boast about?

    <p>His skills including walking, driving, and tracking animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hollis reflect on at Josie Cahill's house?

    <p>Her growing attachment to the place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hollis admire in her room at Josie's house?

    <p>The morning sunlight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Josie affectionately refer to her cat as?

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

    What does Hollis do about her school attendance?

    <p>Writes notes to excuse herself from school</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What inspires Hollis to sketch the house?

    <p>The description of Josie's kitchen and her unique belongings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of Josie's old Buick?

    <p>The Silver Bullet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Josie have hanging from the windshield of her car?

    <p>A tree figure of a man with gray whiskers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initially causes Hollis to feel anxious on the trip?

    <p>Heavy traffic on the road</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What captivates Hollis upon reaching the ocean?

    <p>The grandeur and beauty of the ocean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Josie and Hollis discuss at the ocean?

    <p>Differences between salt-water and freshwater people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What overwhelms Hollis emotionally at the ocean?

    <p>Thinking about her past and relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What invitation does Josie extend to Hollis at the ocean?

    <p>To stay longer and work on her tree figure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the characters plan to do by the river?

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

    What does Hollis reflect on regarding the nearby mountain?

    <p>Her feelings about it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrative introduce Steven and Izzy as?

    <p>Other characters on the trip</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the characters experience while walking along the jetty?

    <p>Sights, smells, and sounds of the ocean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What starts to make Hollis feel a sense of belonging?

    <p>Connection with the people and the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What guidance does Hollis receive from the Old Man?

    <p>Fishing tips</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Hollis and Josie discuss during the trip?

    <p>Differences between salt-water and freshwater people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What captivates the protagonist about Josie upon their first meeting?

    <p>Her captivating beauty and the knife she carries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Josie offer to create for the protagonist?

    <p>A wooden figure of the protagonist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist reflect on when considering Josie's offer?

    <p>Her tendency to leave places quickly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is Josie's backyard located?

    <p>On the edge of the woods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Mustard Woman wait to deliver a speech about?

    <p>A new start and being good</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist feel about the Mustard Woman's intentions?

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

    What does Josie show the protagonist in her backyard?

    <p>Wooden figures with faces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist feel compelled to do in Josie's presence?

    <p>Draw Josie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist reflect on regarding her typical routine?

    <p>Leaving places quickly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist feel hesitant about doing for a long period?

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

    What does the protagonist feel compelled to make of Josie?

    <p>A wooden figure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist admire about Josie?

    <p>Her artistic nature and the knife she carries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Josie plan to show Hollis during their drive?

    <p>Her old Buick</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist feel compelled to make of Josie?

    <p>A Santa Claus ornament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What overwhelms Hollis emotionally at the ocean?

    <p>The memory of her mother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist admire about Josie?

    <p>Her graceful hands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Josie carving the figure of Hollis from?

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

    What does the 'mustard woman' arrive to do?

    <p>Take Hollis to school</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Old Man give Hollis as a present?

    <p>A box of art supplies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hollis carry for good luck?

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

    What does Hollis draw on the porch while waiting for Steven?

    <p>A mountain picture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the setting of the story?

    <p>Wintry Queens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Beatrice bring for dinner during her visit?

    <p>Chinese food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is central to the story?

    <p>Hollis' past and present</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrative capture about Hollis' growth?

    <p>Her sense of connection with the people around her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Josie gather for Hollis' wood figure?

    <p>Sea grass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hollis find comfort and acceptance in?

    <p>Her current environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hollis admire and wish to be on to see the land from the sea?

    <p>Fishing boats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feeling does the text convey about Hollis' life?

    <p>A sense of warmth, family, and belonging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the story revolve around?

    <p>Hollis' search for a place to belong</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes arguments in the house?

    <p>Steven's frequent disappearances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hollis carry for good luck?

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

    Where do Steven and Hollis go on an adventure?

    <p>Up the mountain road</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hollis feel protective of Josie about?

    <p>Not wanting the mustard woman to see her wet, bare legs and soaked shoes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hollis share with Beatrice?

    <p>A boat drawing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist carry for good luck?

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

    What does Josie inform Hollis about during her cousin's visit?

    <p>Her cousin Beatrice's visit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hollis wish to be on to see the land from the sea?

    <p>Fishing boats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hollis receive from the Old Man as a present?

    <p>A box of art supplies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hollis feel a sense of with the Old Man, Izzy, and Steven?

    <p>Belonging and acceptance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist find in Josie's attic?

    <p>Old art supplies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Beatrice ask the protagonist to take care of Josie?

    <p>Beatrice is leaving for New Mexico</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Steven encourage the protagonist to do?

    <p>Hang in there</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist feel towards Josie?

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

    What does Beatrice leave with the protagonist before leaving?

    <p>Her contact information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist want to do differently?

    <p>Start over and do things differently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist find attached to a particular picture?

    <p>A happy moment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the protagonist reluctant to let Beatrice leave?

    <p>Worried about Josie's well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Steven and the Old Man leave to do, leaving the protagonist behind?

    <p>Go to a movie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist feel compelled to do in Josie's presence?

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

    What does the protagonist feel attached to in Josie's house?

    <p>A particular picture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Steven and the Old Man discuss with the protagonist, leaving her feeling welcome?

    <p>Neatness and tidiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Beatrice emphasize as important in artistic guidance to the protagonist?

    <p>Drawing what one truly sees and the self-revelation inherent in art</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Old Man reveal about 'Hollis Woods'?

    <p>It is a real place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist receive praise for from the Old Man?

    <p>Capturing his essence and shining through her drawings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the characters provide to the protagonist in addition to recognition of her talent?

    <p>Emotional support and encouragement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text highlight regarding the protagonist's response to the characters' recognition of her artistic talent?

    <p>Her emotional response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Old Man's acknowledgment of the protagonist's talent and personal essence in her drawings mark for the protagonist?

    <p>A significant moment of emotional connection and validation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Beatrice plan and express her intention to do for the protagonist?

    <p>Plan a painting trip and leave the protagonist in Josie's care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist reflect on regarding the characters' encouragement and insight?

    <p>The profound impact on her artistic journey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist reflect on when considering Josie's offer?

    <p>The profound impact of the characters' encouragement and insight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist feel compelled to do in Josie's presence?

    <p>Embrace her talent and affirm her art reflects her inner self</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist admire about Josie?

    <p>Her artistic guidance and emotional support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist feel hesitant about doing for a long period?

    <p>Embracing her talent and affirming her art reflects her inner self</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the stucco woman's voice in Hollis' head refer to her as?

    <p>A mountain of trouble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Mustard Woman emphasize to Hollis about Mrs. Cahill?

    <p>Mrs. Cahill is old and forgetful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hollis inform the Mustard Woman she is drawing?

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

    What does the Old Man give to Hollis as a present?

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

    What is the protagonist's main concern driving the urgency to leave?

    <p>Fear of being found after leaving without notice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protagonist struggling with while making the decision to leave?

    <p>Feeling torn between the need to escape and the guilt of leaving others behind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reassurance does the protagonist seek during the journey?

    <p>Imagined conversations with Izzy and the Old Man</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protagonist relieved to find at the gas station?

    <p>Fuel, as they were running low</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotion does the protagonist experience due to the toll the journey is taking on them?

    <p>Hunger and tiredness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protagonist determined to reach despite the challenges and uncertainties?

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

    What is the setting for the majority of the text?

    <p>Long Island and Route Seventeen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenges do they encounter on the road?

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

    Who is hesitant but eventually agrees to go on the journey?

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

    What is the protagonist frantically packing for the journey?

    <p>Food and warm clothes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protagonist seeking from the imagined conversations with Izzy and the Old Man?

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

    What does the text convey about the protagonist's feelings during the escape?

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

    What is the woman anxious about regarding their current situation?

    <p>Being caught by the Mustard Woman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the woman recall about her previous attempt to run away?

    <p>Being caught after a few days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the woman's emotional reaction upon arriving at a house?

    <p>Feeling a mix of emotions and a sense of loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the woman trying to do as they drive to their destination?

    <p>Keep Josie awake and talk about their plans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the woman feel compelled to do for Josie and Henry?

    <p>Remain optimistic about the new place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the woman plan to do upon reaching Branches?

    <p>Find shelter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the woman recall upon crossing a bridge?

    <p>Memories of the place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the woman apprehensive about, but tries to remain optimistic for?

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

    What captivates the woman about Josie and Henry's new home?

    <p>The appearance of the house and the surroundings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the woman try to do as they arrive at the new house?

    <p>Reassure Josie and Henry about the new place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the woman worry about regarding the Mustard Woman's intentions?

    <p>Being caught and the police being called</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the woman try to keep Josie doing during the drive?

    <p>Stay awake and talk about their plans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist plan to escape with Josie in?

    <p>A car called the Silver Bullet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist recall a conversation about with the mustard woman?

    <p>Visiting Eleanor and being in the same school as Josie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist plan to embark on with Josie?

    <p>An adventure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist remember a doll with pale painted eyes and a promise to save it in the morning, connecting it to?

    <p>The need to save Josie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist reminisce about regarding Steven and the house in Hancock?

    <p>Contemplating the decision to leave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist recall a frenzied week in August with Steven, Izzy, and the Old Man, and the difficult decision to leave them?

    <p>A heartfelt moment of belonging and acceptance with the family on the porch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist grapple with feelings of guilt and concern about?

    <p>Leaving Steven and the Old Man behind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist reflect on regarding the struggle of fitting into a family?

    <p>The fear of ruining existing relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist reminisce about in connection to the approaching fall?

    <p>The last weekend with the family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist reflect on when considering the decision to leave?

    <p>The fear of ruining existing relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist feel determined to do, despite financial constraints?

    <p>Leave and embark on an adventure with Josie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist recall about a heartfelt moment of belonging and acceptance?

    <p>With the family on the porch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator struggle with when trying to move the car into the shed?

    <p>A damaged truck in the shed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator reflect on when tending to Josie's cold feet?

    <p>The impracticality of Josie's open-toed shoes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator try to assure Josie about regarding the house?

    <p>That the house is now theirs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text emphasize about the setting and characters?

    <p>The coldness of the setting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator reminisce about regarding the house?

    <p>The house's history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator plan to do with the car?

    <p>Move it into the shed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the significance of the Silver Bullet and the damaged truck?

    <p>They hold clues to the house's history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator indicate by tending to Josie's cold feet?

    <p>A sense of responsibility and care for her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator find familiar about their surroundings?

    <p>The drawing box</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator and Josie's arrival at the house reveal about their plans?

    <p>They intend to stay for the winter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the relationship between the narrator, Josie, the Old Man, and the house?

    <p>A deeper backstory and potential future developments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator experience when confronted with the damaged truck in the shed?

    <p>A moment of internal conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist plan to do with Josie in the spring?

    <p>Call Beatrice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist consider using for shading in the pictures?

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

    What does the protagonist recall while hacking branches for decorations?

    <p>A story about hunters building shelters with tree branches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Josie surprise the protagonist with for Christmas Eve dinner?

    <p>Apple pancakes and milk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist dream of on Christmas Eve?

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

    What does the protagonist desire the next morning?

    <p>An egg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist plan to use for decoration?

    <p>Evergreen branches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text primarily explore?

    <p>Themes of home, family, and Christmas traditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist plan to have for a special dinner?

    <p>Fruit cocktail, canned tuna, and popcorn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist do while decorating the house with ornaments?

    <p>Wishes for Josie's happiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist feel excited for on Christmas Eve?

    <p>Presents in the morning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gift does the protagonist plan to give?

    <p>A picture of Josie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist find and set up to enhance the festive ambiance?

    <p>An old radio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the cold do, as described in the text?

    <p>Shocks and stings the inside of the nose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What memories continue to haunt the protagonist in the wilderness?

    <p>Memories of a past event involving Steven</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist urge to start with Josie?

    <p>Exchanging presents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist start sketching a picture of, but is distracted by memories of a significant event?

    <p>A picture of Josie and Beatrice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the story capture the magic and beauty of?

    <p>A snowy Christmas in a remote setting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What day of the week is hinted to be associated with a tragic event involving Steven?

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

    What does the protagonist's thoughts and actions reveal?

    <p>A deep care for Josie's well-being and happiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the excerpt convey a sense of amidst the cold and snow?

    <p>Warmth and coziness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the overarching theme explored in the story?

    <p>Isolation and longing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does the protagonist attempt to create a festive atmosphere with in the wilderness?

    <p>Josie and Beatrice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotions does the protagonist struggle with while trying to navigate memories in the wilderness?

    <p>Loneliness and longing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is juxtaposed with the protagonist's attempts to create a Christmas atmosphere in the story?

    <p>Tragic memories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrative allude to in the wilderness?

    <p>A sense of isolation and longing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the protagonist to hesitate before calling for help?

    <p>Fear of burdening Steven</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Steven initially feel when he arrives to rescue the protagonist?

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

    What does the protagonist reveal to Steven during their conversation at the top of the hill?

    <p>Childhood struggles and running away</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens as Steven and the protagonist start descending the hill in the truck?

    <p>The truck begins to slide uncontrollably</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Steven urge the protagonist to do when the truck tips?

    <p>Jump before it goes over the edge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of the story's climax?

    <p>The snow tapers off and stops late in the afternoon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist do before reaching the top of the hill?

    <p>Takes a break to make a sketch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist lose balance and fall while doing?

    <p>Dancing on the rock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist recall a frenzied week in August with?

    <p>Steven, Izzy, and the Old Man</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Steven offer to the protagonist after hearing about their struggles?

    <p>Understanding and support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist show Steven during their conversation at the top of the hill?

    <p>A crumpled picture from their childhood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protagonist's main fear while hesitating to call for help?

    <p>Fear of the injury getting worse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the protagonist to struggle with sleep?

    <p>The traumatic event involving a truck accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who arrives to help the protagonist's injured brother after the truck accident?

    <p>The Old Man and Izzy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What injuries does the protagonist receive treatment for?

    <p>A forehead injury and an ankle wrapped in an Ace bandage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What confirms that Steven will recover from his injuries?

    <p>The agency hotshot's confirmation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drives the protagonist's decision to leave a note and return to Long Island?

    <p>A desire to escape familial troubles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marks the protagonist's departure?

    <p>A mix of emotional turmoil and a sense of finality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist seek with the stucco woman?

    <p>Refuge and reflection on family dynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotions drive the protagonist's decision to sever ties with the family?

    <p>Guilt and a desire for independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist's departure reflect?

    <p>A deep internal conflict and a desire for independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist recall watching outside their house before the distressing memory?

    <p>Deer grazing in the yard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist express a strong desire to do after the truck accident?

    <p>Sever ties with the family and never return</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist receive treatment for?

    <p>A forehead injury and an ankle wrapped in an Ace bandage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist recall about Izzy and the Old Man's offer to take anything?

    <p>They offered her a tin of Izzy's candies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Steven notice about the protagonist while she enjoys Izzy's candies?

    <p>She always has a lump in one cheek</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist recall about Izzy's comment regarding her always having a lump in one cheek?

    <p>Steven told her it's going to freeze like that</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist offer to Josie from the round tin?

    <p>First pick of Izzy's candies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hollis ask Steven to do for her?

    <p>Take her to a telephone booth to call Beatrice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the picture of Hollis' family symbolize?

    <p>The family's dynamics with both arguments and smiles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Izzy give Hollis as a gift?

    <p>A tree figure and crystal beads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often does Hollis visit Josie?

    <p>Every month</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the family doing in the picture that Hollis hangs in her room?

    <p>Arguing and smiling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Beatrice want Hollis and Josie to do?

    <p>Come home</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the picture of Hollis' family represent to her?

    <p>Happiness and memories of Josie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Steven offer to fix for Hollis?

    <p>The old truck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the family's picture show about their relationship?

    <p>Both arguments and smiles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hollis feel guilty about?

    <p>The mess she made with her family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Beatrice discuss with Steven while preparing Hollis' room?

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

    What does Hollis call Izzy to ask?

    <p>If she can come home</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hollis plan to do after finding Josie asleep on the couch?

    <p>Call Beatrice and consider going home</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Steven reveal about the accident?

    <p>It was his fault and his father knew it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hollis hear that prompts her to run towards the road?

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

    What does Hollis do while waiting for Steven?

    <p>Draws on the porch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Josie tell Hollis about?

    <p>A candy in a tin box</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Steven reveal about Hollis' fame?

    <p>That she is famous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hollis consider doing after finding Josie asleep on the couch?

    <p>Going home</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hollis do upon hearing a snowmobile?

    <p>Runs towards the road</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Josie talk to Hollis about?

    <p>A candy in a tin box</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Steven reveal about the Old Man's intentions?

    <p>He went looking for Hollis and wanted to give her time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hollis do after finding Josie asleep on the couch?

    <p>Plans to call Beatrice and considers going home</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hollis ask Josie about?

    <p>The candy in a tin box</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hollis contemplate doing with her drawings of her current family?

    <p>Burning them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hollis realize about the Old Man's affection for Steven?

    <p>It causes her to question her decision to leave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hollis try to do in order to confirm her suspicion about a past event involving Steven?

    <p>Wake Josie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hollis do in an attempt to entice Josie?

    <p>Cook and offer food and drink</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hollis feel haunted by on the night before she wakes up at dawn?

    <p>The possibility of leaving her current family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hollis wake up still grappling with?

    <p>Her internal turmoil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text capture about Hollis' struggle?

    <p>Her internal struggle and the emotional weight of her decision to leave her current home</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hollis feel a strong desire to belong in?

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

    What does Hollis contemplate capturing in a drawing?

    <p>The snow-covered landscape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hollis resolve to do regarding Beatrice and Josie?

    <p>Call Beatrice and go back to her, leaving Josie with her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hollis recall about her drawings and Josie?

    <p>Josie doesn't belong in their current home</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hollis have a revelation about during her reflection on a past conversation with Josie?

    <p>Beatrice's advice about learning from drawings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers bittersweet memories for the protagonist?

    <p>Finding a picture of herself and her son</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prompts the protagonist's desire for the outdoors?

    <p>Discovering a shell from her first encounter with the ocean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist resist when interacting with Mr. Regan?

    <p>Mr. Regan's attempts to persuade her to return home</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the drawing at an agency reveal about perception and reality?

    <p>A disconnect between perception and reality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist reminisce about, evoking sadness and longing?

    <p>Her son's upcoming birthday</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist experience as she walks outside?

    <p>A sense of isolation and emotional turmoil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist find resembling herself, expressing a mixture of emotions?

    <p>A tree figurine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist reflect on regarding her son's perception of her?

    <p>Her son's perception of her and her decision to stay where she is</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist resist when interacting with Mr. Regan?

    <p>Mr. Regan's attempts to persuade her to return home</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist recall, prompting a desire for the outdoors?

    <p>A shell from her first encounter with the ocean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist reminisce about, evoking sadness and longing?

    <p>Her son's upcoming birthday</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist experience as she walks outside?

    <p>A sense of isolation and emotional turmoil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    A Day by the Ocean

    • The protagonist, Hollis, is on a trip with Josie, who is driving them to the Atlantic Ocean.
    • Hollis is initially anxious about the trip but eventually relaxes as they encounter minimal traffic.
    • Upon reaching the ocean, Hollis is captivated by its grandeur and beauty.
    • Josie and Hollis discuss the differences between salt-water and freshwater people and their love for the water.
    • They walk along the jetty and experience the sights, smells, and sounds of the ocean.
    • Hollis becomes emotionally overwhelmed, thinking about her past and her relationships.
    • Josie invites Hollis to stay longer and work on her tree figure, reflecting on her emotional state.
    • Hollis reflects on her feelings about the nearby mountain and her artistic endeavors.
    • The narrative introduces Steven and Izzy, other characters on the trip, and their interactions with Hollis.
    • The group plans to fish by the river, and Hollis receives guidance from the Old Man.
    • Hollis starts to feel a sense of belonging and connection with the people and the environment around her.
    • The text vividly describes the sensory experiences and emotions of the characters during the day by the ocean.

    The Mustard Woman and Josie Cahill

    • The protagonist is being dropped off by the Mustard Woman, who is waiting to deliver a speech about a new start and being good.
    • The protagonist is skeptical of the Mustard Woman's intentions and her ability to understand and care for them.
    • Josie Cahill, a beautiful woman with a knife, is introduced as the protagonist arrives at her new home.
    • The protagonist is captivated by Josie's beauty, her attire, and the knife she carries.
    • The protagonist feels compelled to draw Josie and is drawn to her artistic nature and the knife.
    • The interaction with Josie continues as she invites the protagonist into her home and introduces her to her cat, Henry.
    • Josie takes the protagonist to her backyard, which is a garden on the edge of the woods, and shows her wooden figures with faces.
    • The protagonist engages in conversation with Josie and expresses interest in making a wooden figure of her.
    • Josie offers to create a wooden figure of the protagonist if she stays, which prompts the protagonist to reflect on her tendency to leave places quickly.
    • The protagonist is hesitant about staying for a long period, as she usually leaves when she has had enough.
    • The protagonist considers the offer and Josie's artistic talents, contemplating the possibility of staying and having a wooden figure made of herself.
    • The chapter ends with the protagonist reflecting on her typical routine of leaving places quickly and her internal struggle with the idea of staying in this new environment.

    Artistic Encouragement and Insight

    • Beatrice, a former art teacher, admires the protagonist's drawings and expresses disbelief at her talent, which leaves the protagonist emotional.
    • Beatrice and Josie, another character, recall their extensive teaching experience and express surprise at the protagonist's artistic ability.
    • Beatrice provides artistic guidance to the protagonist, emphasizing the importance of drawing what one truly sees and the self-revelation inherent in art.
    • Beatrice expresses her belief in the protagonist's potential and encourages her to embrace her talent, affirming that her art reflects her inner self.
    • The Old Man, a character, acknowledges the protagonist's artistic gift and acknowledges the personal essence conveyed in her drawings.
    • The Old Man reveals that "Hollis Woods" is a real place, which surprises the protagonist.
    • The protagonist sketches the Old Man and receives praise for capturing his essence and shining through her drawings.
    • The characters provide emotional support and encouragement to the protagonist, recognizing her talent and the depth of her art.
    • Beatrice plans a painting trip and expresses her intention to leave the protagonist in Josie's care, suggesting a growing bond between them.
    • The protagonist reflects on the profound impact of the characters' encouragement and insight on her artistic journey.
    • The text highlights the protagonist's emotional response to the recognition and validation of her artistic talent by the characters.
    • The Old Man's acknowledgment of the protagonist's talent and personal essence in her drawings marks a significant moment of emotional connection and validation for the protagonist.

    Winter House Break-In

    • The narrator and Josie plan to break into a house, despite the narrator's worries about getting caught and the Old Man's potential disapproval.
    • They arrive at the house in bitter cold, and the narrator realizes Josie's open-toed shoes are impractical for the weather.
    • They enter the house, which the narrator claims as theirs for the winter, and the narrator tries to make Josie comfortable.
    • The narrator reminisces about the house's history and the Old Man, and tries to assure Josie that the house is now theirs.
    • The narrator starts a fire and tends to Josie's cold feet, indicating a sense of responsibility and care for her.
    • The narrator reflects on the familiarity of their surroundings and the memories associated with the house, particularly a drawing box.
    • The narrator and Henry make several trips to the car to bring in belongings from Josie's house.
    • The narrator plans to move the car into the shed, and experiences a moment of internal conflict when confronted with the damaged truck in the shed.
    • The narrator struggles with the car's low fuel and pleads with it for one more bit, hinting at a potential plan or purpose.
    • The text sets a tense and mysterious tone, with hints about the narrator's past and the significance of the Silver Bullet and the damaged truck.
    • The story reveals a complex relationship between the narrator, Josie, the Old Man, and the house, suggesting a deeper backstory and potential future developments.
    • The text is rich in sensory details, emphasizing the setting's coldness and the characters' actions, thoughts, and emotions.

    A Troubled Night and its Aftermath

    • The protagonist watches deer outside their house, then recalls a distressing memory of a fisherman and a green sweater.
    • The protagonist struggles to sleep due to the memory of a traumatic event involving a truck accident.
    • The protagonist's brother, Steven, is injured in the truck accident, and the protagonist seeks help.
    • The Old Man and Izzy arrive, concerned about the accident, and an ambulance is called.
    • The protagonist gets stitches for a forehead injury and an ankle wrapped in an Ace bandage.
    • The protagonist feels responsible for the family's troubles and decides to leave a note and return to Long Island.
    • The protagonist seeks refuge with the stucco woman and reflects on the family's dynamics.
    • The protagonist receives confirmation from an agency hotshot that Steven will recover from his injuries.
    • The protagonist expresses a strong desire to sever ties with the family and never return.
    • The protagonist's decision to leave is driven by a sense of guilt and a desire to escape the familial troubles.
    • The protagonist's departure is marked by a mix of emotional turmoil and a sense of finality.
    • The protagonist's actions and emotions reflect a deep internal conflict and a desire for independence.

    A Journey of Self-Discovery and Family Bonds

    • The protagonist encounters a tree figurine resembling herself, expressing a mixture of emotions.
    • The protagonist is comforted by her friend Josie, who reassures her of her worth and kindness.
    • The protagonist and Josie share a moment of bonding and reflection on their desires.
    • The protagonist reminisces about her son's upcoming birthday, evoking sadness and longing.
    • The protagonist finds a picture of herself and her son, triggering bittersweet memories.
    • The protagonist discovers a shell from her first encounter with the ocean, prompting a desire for the outdoors.
    • The protagonist recalls a tense encounter with Mr. Regan, where she feels pressured to return home.
    • The protagonist resists Mr. Regan's attempts to persuade her to return home, feeling conflicted.
    • The protagonist reflects on her son's perception of her and her decision to stay where she is.
    • The protagonist experiences a sense of isolation and emotional turmoil as she walks outside.
    • The text shifts to a description of a drawing at an agency, revealing a disconnect between perception and reality.
    • The protagonist's internal struggle and longing for freedom are conveyed through her actions and surroundings.

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