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Who are the inhabitants of Coven Tree no strangers to?
Who are the inhabitants of Coven Tree no strangers to?
magic
What is the name of the village derived from?
What is the name of the village derived from?
the huge, twisted tree down at the crossroads where groups of witches used to meet
What is the strange tale that Thaddeus Blinn brought to Coven Tree?
What is the strange tale that Thaddeus Blinn brought to Coven Tree?
about being able to give people exactly what they asked for
Who were a part of what went on in the story?
Who were a part of what went on in the story?
Who is the narrator of the tale of Thaddeus Blinn and the trouble he brought to Coven Tree village?
Who is the narrator of the tale of Thaddeus Blinn and the trouble he brought to Coven Tree village?
What is the Coven Tree Church Social?
What is the Coven Tree Church Social?
What does Thaddeus Blinn offer at the Coven Tree Church Social?
What does Thaddeus Blinn offer at the Coven Tree Church Social?
Who are the three customers that Thaddeus Blinn gathers?
Who are the three customers that Thaddeus Blinn gathers?
What is Polly Kemp known for?
What is Polly Kemp known for?
What is Rowena Jervis infatuated with?
What is Rowena Jervis infatuated with?
What struggle does Adam Fiske face?
What struggle does Adam Fiske face?
How do the customers express their feelings towards Blinn's claims?
How do the customers express their feelings towards Blinn's claims?
What does Blinn insist about his abilities?
What does Blinn insist about his abilities?
What does the text set up at the Coven Tree Church Social?
What does the text set up at the Coven Tree Church Social?
What is the purpose of introducing the characters and their individual motivations and personalities in the narrative?
What is the purpose of introducing the characters and their individual motivations and personalities in the narrative?
What questions does the text raise about the nature of Blinn's abilities?
What questions does the text raise about the nature of Blinn's abilities?
Who finds a large bullfrog by Spider Crick with the help of Leland and Lenora Wickstaff?
Who finds a large bullfrog by Spider Crick with the help of Leland and Lenora Wickstaff?
What did the twins do to Polly that caused a playful argument?
What did the twins do to Polly that caused a playful argument?
What did Polly become friends with the twins after they helped her with?
What did Polly become friends with the twins after they helped her with?
What are Leland and Lenora known for?
What are Leland and Lenora known for?
How do the twins often retaliate against Polly's sharp tongue?
How do the twins often retaliate against Polly's sharp tongue?
What do the twins enjoy being alone in the woods without?
What do the twins enjoy being alone in the woods without?
What did Polly feel when the twins avoided her at a Church Social?
What did Polly feel when the twins avoided her at a Church Social?
What didn’t Leland and Lenora attend?
What didn’t Leland and Lenora attend?
How is the friendship between Polly, Leland, and Lenora characterized?
How is the friendship between Polly, Leland, and Lenora characterized?
What are the twins known for despite their shyness?
What are the twins known for despite their shyness?
What are the dynamics highlighted in the text?
What are the dynamics highlighted in the text?
What does the story showcase between Polly and the Wickstaff twins?
What does the story showcase between Polly and the Wickstaff twins?
What causes Polly to feel self-conscious at the fair?
What causes Polly to feel self-conscious at the fair?
Who does Polly desire to be friends with?
Who does Polly desire to be friends with?
What does Polly accidentally do to Agatha's dress ribbon?
What does Polly accidentally do to Agatha's dress ribbon?
How does Agatha react to Polly tearing her dress ribbon?
How does Agatha react to Polly tearing her dress ribbon?
What does Polly wish for using the card from Thaddeus Blinn?
What does Polly wish for using the card from Thaddeus Blinn?
What does the story highlight about Polly's longing?
What does the story highlight about Polly's longing?
What is the central theme of Polly's desire?
What is the central theme of Polly's desire?
What does the narrative explore about social dynamics?
What does the narrative explore about social dynamics?
What does the story capture about Polly's emotions?
What does the story capture about Polly's emotions?
What does Polly mope at home feeling?
What does Polly mope at home feeling?
What does Polly remember having bought from Thaddeus Blinn?
What does Polly remember having bought from Thaddeus Blinn?
What is Polly hopeful about regarding the card?
What is Polly hopeful about regarding the card?
What does Thaddeus Blinn offer to the four young people?
What does Thaddeus Blinn offer to the four young people?
What is the content of the card each person receives from Thaddeus Blinn?
What is the content of the card each person receives from Thaddeus Blinn?
How many wishes are the cards said to grant?
How many wishes are the cards said to grant?
What does the group feel about Blinn's claims?
What does the group feel about Blinn's claims?
What does Thaddeus Blinn crave instead of money?
What does Thaddeus Blinn crave instead of money?
What warning does Blinn give the group?
What warning does Blinn give the group?
What does the narrator initially think of Blinn's story?
What does the narrator initially think of Blinn's story?
Where does the narrator put the card received from Blinn?
Where does the narrator put the card received from Blinn?
What does the narrator conclude about Blinn?
What does the narrator conclude about Blinn?
What does Blinn claim he will never do?
What does Blinn claim he will never do?
How many wishes can be made with each card?
How many wishes can be made with each card?
What does the group do after exiting the tent?
What does the group do after exiting the tent?
What did Polly experience in the morning that led to the disappearance of her croaking voice?
What did Polly experience in the morning that led to the disappearance of her croaking voice?
Who led Polly to a corner of the school yard and advised her to give her voice a rest?
Who led Polly to a corner of the school yard and advised her to give her voice a rest?
What did Miss Morasco appreciate about Polly's behavior after her voice returned?
What did Miss Morasco appreciate about Polly's behavior after her voice returned?
What subject was scheduled after lunch?
What subject was scheduled after lunch?
What activity does Leland promise to teach Polly, and how does Polly respond to it?
What activity does Leland promise to teach Polly, and how does Polly respond to it?
How do Agatha and Eunice react to the idea of tickling a trout, and what does Polly think of it?
How do Agatha and Eunice react to the idea of tickling a trout, and what does Polly think of it?
According to Agatha, what does a real lady not do, and how does she express her opinion about catching fish?
According to Agatha, what does a real lady not do, and how does she express her opinion about catching fish?
Who does Polly overhear gossiping about her at Stew Meat’s store?
Who does Polly overhear gossiping about her at Stew Meat’s store?
Where does Polly plan to approach Agatha to apologize?
Where does Polly plan to approach Agatha to apologize?
What does Polly decide to accept despite the plot against her?
What does Polly decide to accept despite the plot against her?
What does Polly resolve to be the next day?
What does Polly resolve to be the next day?
What surprises Polly's classmates the next day?
What surprises Polly's classmates the next day?
What changes as a result of Polly's newfound kindness?
What changes as a result of Polly's newfound kindness?
Who keeps their distance from Polly after her behavior changes?
Who keeps their distance from Polly after her behavior changes?
What does Polly reflect on feeling as a result of being kind to everyone?
What does Polly reflect on feeling as a result of being kind to everyone?
What does Polly wonder if she can maintain at Agatha’s house?
What does Polly wonder if she can maintain at Agatha’s house?
Where does Polly plan to approach Agatha to apologize?
Where does Polly plan to approach Agatha to apologize?
Who does Polly consider apologizing to in order to break a magic spell?
Who does Polly consider apologizing to in order to break a magic spell?
What does Polly plan to approach Agatha Benthorn to do?
What does Polly plan to approach Agatha Benthorn to do?
What strange occurrence happens to Polly in class with Agatha?
What strange occurrence happens to Polly in class with Agatha?
What remedy does Polly's mother give her for her croaking?
What remedy does Polly's mother give her for her croaking?
Who warns Polly about Agatha and Eunice's plot against her?
Who warns Polly about Agatha and Eunice's plot against her?
What do Leland and Lenora hint at regarding other strange occurrences in Coven Tree?
What do Leland and Lenora hint at regarding other strange occurrences in Coven Tree?
What does Polly do to reassure herself that she can still talk?
What does Polly do to reassure herself that she can still talk?
What is Polly's determination in the story?
What is Polly's determination in the story?
What does Polly hear outside her window at night?
What does Polly hear outside her window at night?
Who sends Polly home from school?
Who sends Polly home from school?
What do the Wickstaff twins hint at regarding other strange occurrences in Coven Tree?
What do the Wickstaff twins hint at regarding other strange occurrences in Coven Tree?
What does Polly's determination focus on in the story?
What does Polly's determination focus on in the story?
What does Polly worry about regarding the croaking?
What does Polly worry about regarding the croaking?
What does Polly's mother give her to cure the croaking?
What does Polly's mother give her to cure the croaking?
What triggers Polly's croaking according to Lenora and Leland?
What triggers Polly's croaking according to Lenora and Leland?
What does Polly realize about her croaking and a red spot?
What does Polly realize about her croaking and a red spot?
What concerns Polly about her wish and her croaking ability?
What concerns Polly about her wish and her croaking ability?
What is the cause of the confrontation on the playground involving Polly?
What is the cause of the confrontation on the playground involving Polly?
Who are concerned about Polly's croaking at school?
Who are concerned about Polly's croaking at school?
What does Miss Morasco do regarding Polly's croaking ability?
What does Miss Morasco do regarding Polly's croaking ability?
What is the consequence of Polly inadvertently croaking in front of the whole school?
What is the consequence of Polly inadvertently croaking in front of the whole school?
What is the initial reaction of Polly's classmates to her croaking ability at school?
What is the initial reaction of Polly's classmates to her croaking ability at school?
What odd behavior do Lenora and Leland describe witnessing from Rowena?
What odd behavior do Lenora and Leland describe witnessing from Rowena?
What does Polly's croaking ability lead to at school?
What does Polly's croaking ability lead to at school?
What does Polly do when she inadvertently croaks in front of the whole school?
What does Polly do when she inadvertently croaks in front of the whole school?
What does Polly reflect on after Miss Morasco tests her ability to speak?
What does Polly reflect on after Miss Morasco tests her ability to speak?
Who initially shows disdain towards Polly due to a past incident?
Who initially shows disdain towards Polly due to a past incident?
What surprising reaction does Polly have when Mrs. Benthorn shows disdain towards her?
What surprising reaction does Polly have when Mrs. Benthorn shows disdain towards her?
How does Polly respond when Agatha tries to belittle her clothes?
How does Polly respond when Agatha tries to belittle her clothes?
What does Polly talk about that contrasts with Agatha and Eunice's refined pursuits?
What does Polly talk about that contrasts with Agatha and Eunice's refined pursuits?
Who did Polly mention learning how to fish from?
Who did Polly mention learning how to fish from?
What do Agatha and Eunice find surprising about Polly's interests?
What do Agatha and Eunice find surprising about Polly's interests?
What challenges Agatha and Eunice's assumptions about Polly?
What challenges Agatha and Eunice's assumptions about Polly?
What does Polly usually do after school and what does she enjoy watching?
What does Polly usually do after school and what does she enjoy watching?
How does Eunice express her disdain for Polly's activities and interests?
How does Eunice express her disdain for Polly's activities and interests?
What does Agatha and Eunice usually do after having tea and cookies?
What does Agatha and Eunice usually do after having tea and cookies?
What does Polly mention about the flowers along the crick and how does Eunice respond to it?
What does Polly mention about the flowers along the crick and how does Eunice respond to it?
What are Rowena's feelings and thoughts as she interacts with Henry and Sam in the text?
What are Rowena's feelings and thoughts as she interacts with Henry and Sam in the text?
What does the dialogue and interaction between the characters reveal about their relationships and dynamics?
What does the dialogue and interaction between the characters reveal about their relationships and dynamics?
What is the significance of the physical and emotional reactions of the characters in the text?
What is the significance of the physical and emotional reactions of the characters in the text?
What does Henry insist on keeping a secret to avoid embarrassment?
What does Henry insist on keeping a secret to avoid embarrassment?
What does Rowena wrap Henry in to keep him warm?
What does Rowena wrap Henry in to keep him warm?
What does Henry rudely reject that Rowena brings him?
What does Henry rudely reject that Rowena brings him?
What does Henry ask Rowena to help him get free with?
What does Henry ask Rowena to help him get free with?
What is Rowena tasked with in relation to Henry?
What is Rowena tasked with in relation to Henry?
What does Rowena find out about a girl named Polly Kemp?
What does Rowena find out about a girl named Polly Kemp?
What does Henry become unable to do as his condition worsens?
What does Henry become unable to do as his condition worsens?
What does Rowena's mother become suspicious of?
What does Rowena's mother become suspicious of?
How does the story end for Henry?
How does the story end for Henry?
What does Rowena feel at the end of the story?
What does Rowena feel at the end of the story?
What does Rowena find that promises to grant her wishes?
What does Rowena find that promises to grant her wishes?
Who questions Henry's arrival at the Jervises'?
Who questions Henry's arrival at the Jervises'?
What does Rowena make a wish on for Henry to stay?
What does Rowena make a wish on for Henry to stay?
What does the story suggest is keeping Henry in place?
What does the story suggest is keeping Henry in place?
What does the text hint at regarding a mysterious force at play?
What does the text hint at regarding a mysterious force at play?
What feeling does the story leave the reader with?
What feeling does the story leave the reader with?
What does Rowena hope for regarding Henry's stay?
What does Rowena hope for regarding Henry's stay?
What does Henry decline due to?
What does Henry decline due to?
What does Henry discuss with Mr. Jervis?
What does Henry discuss with Mr. Jervis?
What does Rowena hear and find when she makes a wish for Henry to stay?
What does Rowena hear and find when she makes a wish for Henry to stay?
What does Henry ask Rowena for when he is stuck to the ground?
What does Henry ask Rowena for when he is stuck to the ground?
What does Rowena find when she looks for a trap holding Henry's feet?
What does Rowena find when she looks for a trap holding Henry's feet?
What does Rowena anxiously anticipate twice a year?
What does Rowena anxiously anticipate twice a year?
Who is present in the kitchen when Rowena seeks a private conversation with her mother?
Who is present in the kitchen when Rowena seeks a private conversation with her mother?
How is Sam described in the text?
How is Sam described in the text?
What urgent matter does Rowena want to discuss with her mother?
What urgent matter does Rowena want to discuss with her mother?
How does Mrs. Jervis react to Rowena's desire for Henry Piper to stay at their house?
How does Mrs. Jervis react to Rowena's desire for Henry Piper to stay at their house?
What does Rowena feel is unfair regarding Henry Piper's visits to Coven Tree?
What does Rowena feel is unfair regarding Henry Piper's visits to Coven Tree?
What does the text depict about Rowena's emotions and desires?
What does the text depict about Rowena's emotions and desires?
What do the dynamics between Rowena, her mother, and Sam reveal?
What do the dynamics between Rowena, her mother, and Sam reveal?
What tension does the text capture?
What tension does the text capture?
What does Rowena do when Mrs. Jervis rejects the idea of Henry staying at their house?
What does Rowena do when Mrs. Jervis rejects the idea of Henry staying at their house?
What is Rowena's reaction to Sam's mockery of her infatuation with Henry Piper?
What is Rowena's reaction to Sam's mockery of her infatuation with Henry Piper?
What does Rowena try to discreetly inform her mother about?
What does Rowena try to discreetly inform her mother about?
What unconventional activities does Polly suggest for 'well-bred girls'?
What unconventional activities does Polly suggest for 'well-bred girls'?
What does Polly shout into in the woods to express her disdain for Agatha and Eunice?
What does Polly shout into in the woods to express her disdain for Agatha and Eunice?
What does Polly blame for her inability to speak normally after her outburst?
What does Polly blame for her inability to speak normally after her outburst?
What story does Polly reflect on involving Rowena Jervis talking to trees?
What story does Polly reflect on involving Rowena Jervis talking to trees?
What does the narrative highlight about Polly's struggle?
What does the narrative highlight about Polly's struggle?
What does the story emphasize about Polly's journey?
What does the story emphasize about Polly's journey?
What themes are central in the narrative?
What themes are central in the narrative?
What does Polly yearn for in her dissatisfaction with her current friends?
What does Polly yearn for in her dissatisfaction with her current friends?
What does Polly contemplate as a potential solution to her predicament?
What does Polly contemplate as a potential solution to her predicament?
What does Polly contemplate as a way out of her predicament?
What does Polly contemplate as a way out of her predicament?
What does Polly suddenly reject while at Agatha's house?
What does Polly suddenly reject while at Agatha's house?
What does the story portray about Polly's dissatisfaction with her current social circle?
What does the story portray about Polly's dissatisfaction with her current social circle?
Who is Uncle Poot and what special ability does he claim to have?
Who is Uncle Poot and what special ability does he claim to have?
What is Adam's reaction to Uncle Poot's claim about finding water?
What is Adam's reaction to Uncle Poot's claim about finding water?
How does Uncle Poot describe the dowsing gift and its rarity?
How does Uncle Poot describe the dowsing gift and its rarity?
What does Uncle Poot imply about the dowsing gift and how it works?
What does Uncle Poot imply about the dowsing gift and how it works?
What is happening to Henry and how are the characters reacting to it?
What is happening to Henry and how are the characters reacting to it?
What is the characters' dilemma in deciding whether to seek help from others or keep Henry's condition a secret?
What is the characters' dilemma in deciding whether to seek help from others or keep Henry's condition a secret?
How does Sam's understanding of the situation differ from Rowena's, and how does it influence their decision-making?
How does Sam's understanding of the situation differ from Rowena's, and how does it influence their decision-making?
What does the characters' struggle with Henry's condition reveal about their understanding of magic and their relationships with each other?
What does the characters' struggle with Henry's condition reveal about their understanding of magic and their relationships with each other?
Who does Adam's father mention as a person who will help find water?
Who does Adam's father mention as a person who will help find water?
What does Adam face from the townspeople when he hauls water from Spider Crick?
What does Adam face from the townspeople when he hauls water from Spider Crick?
What happens to one-third of the water on the return trip?
What happens to one-third of the water on the return trip?
What does the text set the stage for?
What does the text set the stage for?
Who does Adam meet on the road and responds with strange noises?
Who does Adam meet on the road and responds with strange noises?
What does Adam suggest as an alternative to fetching water from Spider Crick?
What does Adam suggest as an alternative to fetching water from Spider Crick?
What does Rowena mention in class that indicates her distraction?
What does Rowena mention in class that indicates her distraction?
What does Adam's mother explain about the necessity of fetching water from Spider Crick?
What does Adam's mother explain about the necessity of fetching water from Spider Crick?
What does Adam's father instruct him to do due to the dry well and cistern?
What does Adam's father instruct him to do due to the dry well and cistern?
What is Adam's reaction to the task of fetching water from Spider Crick?
What is Adam's reaction to the task of fetching water from Spider Crick?
What does Adam's father insist on in terms of getting water?
What does Adam's father insist on in terms of getting water?
Who does Sam express his patience and willingness to wait for?
Who does Sam express his patience and willingness to wait for?
Who does Rowena encounter after being dropped off at her house by Mr. Haskill?
Who does Rowena encounter after being dropped off at her house by Mr. Haskill?
What does Sam spend the day at the school library researching?
What does Sam spend the day at the school library researching?
Who does Sam call to handle Henry's selling until he recovers?
Who does Sam call to handle Henry's selling until he recovers?
How long do they have before anyone comes looking for Henry?
How long do they have before anyone comes looking for Henry?
What does Rowena keep a secret from her parents?
What does Rowena keep a secret from her parents?
What does Rowena realize about the support she receives from Sam?
What does Rowena realize about the support she receives from Sam?
What does Sam find stories of while researching at the school library?
What does Sam find stories of while researching at the school library?
What does Rowena desperately want to find a way to do?
What does Rowena desperately want to find a way to do?
Who is turning into a tree?
Who is turning into a tree?
Who tells Ruth about water on the Fiske farm, believed to be magical?
Who tells Ruth about water on the Fiske farm, believed to be magical?
Who drops Rowena off at her house?
Who drops Rowena off at her house?
What does Rowena feel foolish for?
What does Rowena feel foolish for?
Who pretends to be Henry Piper and tells Rowena about far-off places?
Who pretends to be Henry Piper and tells Rowena about far-off places?
What does Sam reveal about Henry Piper's travels?
What does Sam reveal about Henry Piper's travels?
What did Sam find in a leather case owned by Henry Piper?
What did Sam find in a leather case owned by Henry Piper?
How does Rowena feel after finding out about Henry's lies?
How does Rowena feel after finding out about Henry's lies?
What does Sam try to do to console Rowena?
What does Sam try to do to console Rowena?
What does Rowena want to do to undo the spell on Henry?
What does Rowena want to do to undo the spell on Henry?
Who gave Rowena one wish?
Who gave Rowena one wish?
What does Rowena become excited about?
What does Rowena become excited about?
What does Rowena rush off to do?
What does Rowena rush off to do?
How does Sam indicate his support for Rowena's plan?
How does Sam indicate his support for Rowena's plan?
How does the text end?
How does the text end?
What does Rowena wish for regarding Henry's fate, and how does she feel about missing the party?
What does Rowena wish for regarding Henry's fate, and how does she feel about missing the party?
What does Sam offer to do while Rowena attends the party, and what warning does he give?
What does Sam offer to do while Rowena attends the party, and what warning does he give?
What does Henry reveal about his previous behavior towards Rowena, and why did he act that way?
What does Henry reveal about his previous behavior towards Rowena, and why did he act that way?
What does Rowena's mother question her about, and what event does she remind her about?
What does Rowena's mother question her about, and what event does she remind her about?
What does Sam advise Rowena to focus on, and why?
What does Sam advise Rowena to focus on, and why?
What does Rowena worry about in regards to Henry, and where is he situated?
What does Rowena worry about in regards to Henry, and where is he situated?
What does Sam find and what does Henry warn him about regarding it?
What does Sam find and what does Henry warn him about regarding it?
How does Sam attempt to make Henry feel better, and what does he advise Rowena to do?
How does Sam attempt to make Henry feel better, and what does he advise Rowena to do?
What action does Rowena start, and how does Henry respond?
What action does Rowena start, and how does Henry respond?
What does Rowena learn about her wish, and what does she need to do to help Henry?
What does Rowena learn about her wish, and what does she need to do to help Henry?
What does Rowena's mother remind her about, and what event is she concerned about missing?
What does Rowena's mother remind her about, and what event is she concerned about missing?
What does Rowena feel guilty about at the party, and what does she eavesdrop on during the event?
What does Rowena feel guilty about at the party, and what does she eavesdrop on during the event?
What task does Pa plan to do and why?
What task does Pa plan to do and why?
What was the impact of the continuous water supply on the crops and the household?
What was the impact of the continuous water supply on the crops and the household?
How did the characters react to the continuous supply of water?
How did the characters react to the continuous supply of water?
What did Adam dream about that night?
What did Adam dream about that night?
What is the significance of the 'JUG-A-RUM' and the red spot on the card in the text?
What is the significance of the 'JUG-A-RUM' and the red spot on the card in the text?
What does the narrator wish for using the card, and why does this wish have a significant impact on the other characters?
What does the narrator wish for using the card, and why does this wish have a significant impact on the other characters?
How does the use of the card and the act of making a wish contribute to the development of the plot and the characters' motivations in the story?
How does the use of the card and the act of making a wish contribute to the development of the plot and the characters' motivations in the story?
In the story, what is the makeshift raft made from, and what is its purpose?
In the story, what is the makeshift raft made from, and what is its purpose?
What does Adam confess to Pa, and how does Pa respond?
What does Adam confess to Pa, and how does Pa respond?
What are the main events that the story revolves around?
What are the main events that the story revolves around?
What do the villagers offer, and what choice do the Fiskes make?
What do the villagers offer, and what choice do the Fiskes make?
- What challenges does Adam and his family face due to the flooding on their farm?
- What challenges does Adam and his family face due to the flooding on their farm?
- How does the community react to the flooding situation at Adam's farm?
- How does the community react to the flooding situation at Adam's farm?
- What is the potential outcome for Adam's family if the water doesn't recede?
- What is the potential outcome for Adam's family if the water doesn't recede?
- How does Adam's father react to the worsening situation caused by the flooding?
- How does Adam's father react to the worsening situation caused by the flooding?
- What does the flooding pose a serious threat to for Adam's family?
- What does the flooding pose a serious threat to for Adam's family?
- What are Adam and his father doing to salvage items in the flooded barn?
- What are Adam and his father doing to salvage items in the flooded barn?
- How does Adam observe the impact of the flooding on his family?
- How does Adam observe the impact of the flooding on his family?
- What is the concern expressed by Adam's father regarding the farm?
- What is the concern expressed by Adam's father regarding the farm?
- What is the initial discovery that Adam makes upon waking up?
- What is the initial discovery that Adam makes upon waking up?
- How is the flooding affecting the farm's infrastructure?
- How is the flooding affecting the farm's infrastructure?
- What actions are Adam and his family taking to mitigate the impact of the flooding?
- What actions are Adam and his family taking to mitigate the impact of the flooding?
- What do the family's observations and concerns convey about the severity of the flooding situation?
- What do the family's observations and concerns convey about the severity of the flooding situation?
Who offers to cap the spouts of mysterious spouting water on the farm?
Who offers to cap the spouts of mysterious spouting water on the farm?
What happens when Sven attempts to cap a spout with a washtub?
What happens when Sven attempts to cap a spout with a washtub?
What is the impending consequence of the spouts bringing water closer to the family's home?
What is the impending consequence of the spouts bringing water closer to the family's home?
What does Ma insist on doing despite the worsening conditions?
What does Ma insist on doing despite the worsening conditions?
What does Pa indicate when he calls out to the family to prepare for something?
What does Pa indicate when he calls out to the family to prepare for something?
What does Adam recall about a wish he made at a Church Social?
What does Adam recall about a wish he made at a Church Social?
Who dismisses Adam's wish as frivolous?
Who dismisses Adam's wish as frivolous?
What does the family watch helplessly as the spouts continue to do?
What does the family watch helplessly as the spouts continue to do?
What condition is the house in the next morning?
What condition is the house in the next morning?
What does the family prepare to do as a result of the worsening conditions?
What does the family prepare to do as a result of the worsening conditions?
What does the text depict about Ma's character in the face of adversity?
What does the text depict about Ma's character in the face of adversity?
How does the situation with the spouting water affect the family's future?
How does the situation with the spouting water affect the family's future?
What are the unintended negative consequences of the wishes made by Polly Kemp, Rowena Jervis, and Adam Fiske after accepting cards from Thaddeus Blinn in 'Wish Giver'?
What are the unintended negative consequences of the wishes made by Polly Kemp, Rowena Jervis, and Adam Fiske after accepting cards from Thaddeus Blinn in 'Wish Giver'?
Who do the three troubled characters seek help from with their predicaments, and what does the storyteller realize about the Wish Giver's power in 'Wish Giver'?
Who do the three troubled characters seek help from with their predicaments, and what does the storyteller realize about the Wish Giver's power in 'Wish Giver'?
What do the three characters urge Stew Meat to do in an attempt to undo the negative effects of their previous wishes in 'Wish Giver'?
What do the three characters urge Stew Meat to do in an attempt to undo the negative effects of their previous wishes in 'Wish Giver'?
What specific wishes do Rowena, Adam, and Polly ask Stew Meat to make on their behalf in 'Wish Giver'?
What specific wishes do Rowena, Adam, and Polly ask Stew Meat to make on their behalf in 'Wish Giver'?
Who does Stew Meat realize is the only way for the three characters to escape the troubles caused by their wishes in 'Wish Giver'?
Who does Stew Meat realize is the only way for the three characters to escape the troubles caused by their wishes in 'Wish Giver'?
How does the epilogue of 'Wish Giver' conclude?
How does the epilogue of 'Wish Giver' conclude?
Study Notes
The Wish Giver Summary
- Thaddeus Blinn offers four young people a wish for fifty cents each
- Each person receives a card with a red spot and is told it grants a single wish
- The group doubts Blinn's claims, feeling cheated and skeptical
- Blinn insists that the cards can bring anything desired, but only one wish per card
- Blinn explains that he craves respect and recognition, not money
- The group exits the tent, still doubting the validity of the wish cards
- Blinn warns them to be careful with their wishes
- Blinn claims he will never return to the same place
- The group disperses, and the narrator dismisses Blinn as a fraud
- The narrator reflects on the story Blinn told and his initial belief in it
- The group members go their separate ways, and the narrator puts the card in a cash register
- The narrator concludes that Blinn was a crafty humbug, but the story was convincing to the others
Polly's Unusual Invitation and Politeness
- Polly gets invited to a party at Miss Agatha Benthorn's house with Eunice Ingersoll
- Mrs. Kemp, Polly's mother, is skeptical about Agatha and Eunice
- Agatha and Eunice behave oddly, making Polly suspicious
- Mrs. Benthorn initially shows disdain towards Polly due to a past incident
- Polly apologizes sincerely, surprising Mrs. Benthorn with her politeness
- Agatha and Eunice plan to provoke Polly, but she remains composed
- Agatha tries to belittle Polly's clothes, but Polly responds gracefully
- Polly talks about her simple activities, contrasting with Agatha and Eunice's refined pursuits
- Agatha and Eunice are surprised by Polly's interests
- Polly mentions learning how to fish from Lenora Wickstaff
- Agatha and Eunice are taken aback by Polly's different perspective
- Polly's unexpected politeness and interests challenge Agatha and Eunice's assumptions
Polly's Revelation and Decision
- Polly, Agatha, and Eunice discuss activities for "well-bred girls," with Polly suggesting unconventional activities like tickling trout and learning to throw a baseball.
- Polly realizes her dissatisfaction with her current friends and yearns for genuine connections with others.
- Polly abruptly leaves Agatha's house, rejecting the notion of being a "proper lady."
- Polly expresses her disdain for Agatha and Eunice by shouting into a hollow tree in the woods.
- Despite feeling happier momentarily, Polly becomes distressed about her inability to speak normally due to her outburst, blaming Thaddeus Blinn for granting her a wish.
- Polly reflects on the story of Rowena Jervis talking to trees and considers if there is a way out of her predicament.
- Polly contemplates a potential solution and gets to her feet, suggesting a possible plan to address her situation.
- The story portrays Polly's struggle with societal expectations and her desire for genuine connections and personal freedom.
- The narrative highlights Polly's internal conflict and her longing for authenticity and meaningful relationships.
- Polly's dissatisfaction with her current social circle leads her to seek a more fulfilling and genuine life.
- The story emphasizes Polly's journey toward self-discovery, independence, and the pursuit of genuine connections.
- Polly's desire for authenticity and her rejection of societal norms are central themes in the narrative.
The Wish and its Consequences
- Rowena is told that she made a wish on a card taken from Thaddeus Blinn, and now she must find a way to release Henry from the spell.
- Sam finds a leather case in the weeds which Henry warns him not to open, but Sam takes it and leaves to put it in the barn.
- Rowena starts pulling the weeds around Henry, who starts giving her orders and criticizing her efforts.
- Henry reveals that he didn't mean the nice things he said to Rowena and that he only said them to sell machinery to her father.
- Sam sprinkles tree-growing powder around Henry's feet and pours water over his shoes to make him feel better.
- Sam advises Rowena to focus on finding a way to remove the spell to get rid of Henry.
- Rowena worries that she might have to spend the rest of her life caring for Henry, who is now rooted in her backyard.
- Rowena's mother questions her about spending time in the grove of trees and reminds her about the Haskills' party that evening.
- Rowena wishes for Henry to dry up and blow away, and laments missing the party to Sam.
- Sam offers to stay with Henry while Rowena attends the party, warning that he will silence Henry if he complains too much.
- At the party, Rowena feels guilty for leaving Sam to take her place with Henry, and eavesdrops on a conversation about Adam Fiske.
- Rowena is unable to enjoy the party and feels conflicted about leaving Sam with Henry.
"Wish Giver" Epilogue Summary
- The characters Polly Kemp, Rowena Jervis, and Adam Fiske are in deep trouble after accepting cards from Thaddeus Blinn, which resulted in their wishes coming true in unexpected and negative ways.
- Polly is unable to speak harshly without experiencing physical discomfort, Rowena sees the face of a terrified man in a tree, and Adam's family is left homeless due to flooding.
- Stew Meat, the storyteller, recounts an encounter with the three troubled individuals at his store after hours, where they seek his help with their predicaments.
- Stew Meat realizes that the Wish Giver, Thaddeus Blinn, has the power to make dreams come true, but on his own terms, and regrets not taking Blinn seriously earlier.
- The three characters plead with Stew Meat to use the card with the red spot, given to him by Thaddeus Blinn, to reverse the unintended consequences of their wishes.
- Rowena asks Stew Meat to wish for Henry Piper to become a man again, while Adam wants the pond on his farm to disappear, and Polly expresses frustration at Rowena's request.
- Stew Meat realizes that he is the only way for the three characters to escape the troubles caused by their wishes and retrieves the card from the cash register.
- The three characters urge Stew Meat to make the wishes on their behalf in an attempt to undo the negative effects of their previous wishes.
- The epilogue ends with the characters seeking Stew Meat's help and Stew Meat contemplating the power of the Wish Giver and the consequences of making wishes.
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