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What kind of environment did the narrator grow up in in New York State?

The narrator grew up in the country with no sidewalks or streetlights.

What did the narrator hope to witness by walking around after dark in their new location?

The narrator hoped to witness a murder.

Who owned the only place that seemed truly different in the new location?

Mr. Tomkey owned the place.

What did Mr. Tomkey not believe in?

Mr. Tomkey did not believe in television. Signup and view all the answers

How did the mother's friend present the information about Mr. Tomkey?

The mother's friend presented the information without any editorializing. Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason the Tomkeys were forced to talk during dinner?

Because they had no TV Signup and view all the answers

What did the Tomkeys not know about attractive, dinner, and eating time?

They did not know what attractive was or what dinner was supposed to look like or even what time people were supposed to eat Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr. Tomkey occasionally do during the meal?

Mr. Tomkey would occasionally pound the table and point at his children with a fork Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator think Mr. Tomkey was doing during dinner?

I got the idea that he was imitating someone else, and wondered if he spied on us while we were eating Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator see the Tomkey children carrying when school began?

The Tomkey children were carrying paper sacks Signup and view all the answers