Needful Things Overview

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Match the characters with their actions:

Brian = Curiously peeking into the new store Cora Rusk = Calling Myra on a Saturday morning Sean = Watching cartoons on the living-room floor Myra = Engaging in a conversation with Cora

Match the items associated with the store 'Needful Things':

Suction cup sign = Announcing store details Ad in The Call = Surrounded by a ruffled border Spool beds = Claimed to be two hundred years old Drawing of angels = Blowing long trumpets

Match the descriptions with the respective elements of the narrative:

Sign on the door = Announcing the grand opening Shade installed on the door = Preventing visibility into the store Cartoons on TV = Entertaining Brian and Sean Cora's irritation = Due to unclear store offerings

Match the phrases with their implications:

<p>You won't believe your eyes = Intriguing customers about the store Pulled all the way down = Blockading Brian's view into the store Two hundred years old = Questioning authenticity of products Weekday call = Rare engagement from Cora</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the locations or objects to their descriptions:

<p>Main Street = Site of the new store Town Common = Opposite side of Main Street Living-room floor = Where Brian and Sean sit Frames stamped with Rochester, New York = Indicating modern origins of antiques</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Needful Things store

A new store opening on October 9th, whose inventory is undisclosed.

Grand Opening

The official opening of a new business.

Cora Rusk

A character who is skeptical about the new store and its merchandise.

Mysteries of Needful Things

The unknown nature of the items sold in the store and its proprietors.

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Newspaper Advertisement

A notice in Castle Rock's weekly newspaper, The Call, announcing the grand opening of Needful Things.

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Hidden Merchandise

The undisclosed items planned to be sold in the Needful Things store.

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Skeptical Customer

A customer who is doubtful or unpersuaded about the new store.

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Study Notes

Brian's Curiosity Regarding Needful Things

  • Brian, observing the new store, Needful Things, noticed a shade covering the windows; he saw only his reflection.
  • The store's grand opening was advertised in Castle Rock's weekly newspaper, The Call.
  • The advertisement had a ruffled border and a drawing of angels blowing trumpets.
  • The sign described the store opening at 10 AM on October 9th.
  • The ad had a slogan of "You won't believe your eyes" with no details on what goods would be dispensed.

Cora Rusk's Reaction

  • Cora Rusk was skeptical about the store; she called Myra to express her irritation.
  • Cora's skepticism centered around the authenticity of the vintage spool beds; she questioned the Rochester, New York marking on them.
  • Cora was quite critical about the potential of the spool beds.
  • Cora's skepticism was fuelled by potential discrepancies in age markings on the furniture.

Brian and Sean's Activities

  • Brian and Sean, siblings, were watching cartoons together in the living room.
  • Sean was engrossed in the Smurfs; Brian was also somewhat interested.
  • Brian was also listening to Cora's conversation with Myra.
  • Cora exclaimed "Ri-night!" during her conversation, demonstrating emphasis.

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