Salvage the Bones Days 1-7 Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the verse of the first epigraph?

Dueteronomy 32:39

Who is the musical artist that is quoted in the third epigraph?

OutKast

What is Esch reading as part of her summer reading?

Mythology by Edith Hamilton

What story does Esch compare herself to most often?

Medea, Jason, and the Argonauts Signup and view all the answers

Who is Esch in love with?

Manny Signup and view all the answers

What color is China?

White Signup and view all the answers

How did Mama die?

She bled out while giving birth to Junior Signup and view all the answers

How many puppies did China have originally?

5 Signup and view all the answers

How old was Esch when she started having sex?

12 Signup and view all the answers

Who is the first person Esch had sex with?

Marquise Signup and view all the answers

What does the dirt get infected with?

Parvo Signup and view all the answers

What does Esch name the sick puppy?

Nella Signup and view all the answers

What does Esch do that Manny thinks is weird?

Touches his chest Signup and view all the answers

What does Skeetah get to protect the puppies from the dirt?

Linoleum Signup and view all the answers

What is the storm in the gulf named?

Jose Signup and view all the answers

What does Skeetah eat that is odd?

Razor blades Signup and view all the answers

What is the signal for people coming when they break into the white family's shed?

Loud whistle Signup and view all the answers

How much money can Skeetah get for the puppies if they all survive?

$800 Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the old man's dog who chases after them?

Twist Signup and view all the answers

What are the dark spots on Esch's stomach from?

Chicken pox scars Signup and view all the answers

What is Manny's nervous habit?

Fiddling with his lighter Signup and view all the answers

What is Rico's dog's name?

Kilo Signup and view all the answers

What does Manny say to mix with the Ivomec?

Cooking oil Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the things Esch has heard at school to get rid of the baby?

Take a months worth of birth control, drink bleach, hit your stomach really hard Signup and view all the answers

Why does Skeetah think he gave China too much Ivomec?

She is too calm, and let the puppies suckle for over an hour Signup and view all the answers

What is Manny's girlfriend's name?

Shaliyah Signup and view all the answers

What is the hurricane's name?

Katrina Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Daddy while Randall drives the tractor into the wall?

Three of his fingers are severed Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the red puppy?

China kills it Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Characters and Relationships

Esch is in love with Manny and often compares herself to Medea from mythology.
Skeetah cares for the puppies and is protective, concerned about their health.
Mama died from childbirth complications related to Junior.
Skeetah's nervous energy is shown through his odd habit of eating razor blades.

Significant Events and Context

The opening epigraphs include a verse from Deuteronomy 32:39 and a quote from OutKast.
Esch reads "Mythology" by Edith Hamilton during her summer, reflecting her interests in myth and identity.
Esch began having sexual experiences at age 12, the first being with Marquise.
Hurricane Katrina, referred to as the storm in the gulf, is a looming threat throughout the story.

Animal Interactions and Symbolism

China, a white dog, gives birth to an initial litter of five puppies.
Esch names a sick puppy Nella, showcasing her attachment to the animals.
The puppies face health risks, particularly from parvo, and Skeetah uses linoleum for protection from infected dirt.

Health and Survival

The family faces dire circumstances including financial hardships, with Skeetah hoping to earn $800 if all puppies survive.
Discussions around unwanted pregnancy reveal the extreme lengths some girls believe they need to go to avoid motherhood.

Trauma and Family Dynamics

Daddy suffers a serious injury while operating a tractor, losing three fingers, indicating the family's struggles.
The emotional scars of loss and trauma are compounded by physical scars on Esch's stomach from chickenpox.

Miscellaneous Facts

Manny exhibits a nervous habit of fiddling with a lighter, which illustrates his anxiety.
The dog Kilo belongs to Rico, showcasing the interconnectedness of the characters through their pets.
Manny suggests mixing Ivomec with cooking oil, which highlights the practical measures the characters take to care for their animals amidst chaos.

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