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What kind of magic is mentioned in the text?
What kind of magic is mentioned in the text?
- Real magic (correct)
- Elemental magic
- Illusion magic
- Dark magic
Where did witches used to meet in the village?
Where did witches used to meet in the village?
- In the swamps
- At the village square
- At the crossroads (correct)
- In the mountains
What did Thaddeus Blinn claim to be able to do?
What did Thaddeus Blinn claim to be able to do?
- Grant people's wishes (correct)
- Summon dark creatures
- Cast protective spells
- Predict the future
How are the creatures of darkness recognized in the text?
How are the creatures of darkness recognized in the text?
What is the name of the owner of Coven Tree General Store who narrates the tale?
What is the name of the owner of Coven Tree General Store who narrates the tale?
What event is the Coven Tree Church Social?
What event is the Coven Tree Church Social?
How much does Thaddeus Blinn charge for offering wishes?
How much does Thaddeus Blinn charge for offering wishes?
Who among the following is known for her brutal honesty?
Who among the following is known for her brutal honesty?
What is Adam Fiske struggling with?
What is Adam Fiske struggling with?
What does Thaddeus Blinn claim he can grant?
What does Thaddeus Blinn claim he can grant?
What is the main purpose of the Coven Tree Church Social in the story?
What is the main purpose of the Coven Tree Church Social in the story?
What does the encounter with Thaddeus Blinn serve as in the story?
What does the encounter with Thaddeus Blinn serve as in the story?
What do the events at the Coven Tree Church Social set up in the story?
What do the events at the Coven Tree Church Social set up in the story?
What is the tone set by the narrative in relation to Thaddeus Blinn's abilities?
What is the tone set by the narrative in relation to Thaddeus Blinn's abilities?
What is the initial reaction of the customers to Thaddeus Blinn's claims?
What is the initial reaction of the customers to Thaddeus Blinn's claims?
What does the narrative primarily focus on?
What does the narrative primarily focus on?
What is the central theme of the story?
What is the central theme of the story?
What does Polly wish for using the card she bought from Thaddeus Blinn?
What does Polly wish for using the card she bought from Thaddeus Blinn?
What causes Agatha to humiliate and reject Polly?
What causes Agatha to humiliate and reject Polly?
What does the story explore?
What does the story explore?
How does Polly feel about her attire at the fair?
How does Polly feel about her attire at the fair?
What does Polly feel after being rejected by Agatha?
What does Polly feel after being rejected by Agatha?
What does the card bought from Thaddeus Blinn promise?
What does the card bought from Thaddeus Blinn promise?
What does Polly long for throughout the story?
What does Polly long for throughout the story?
What does the story capture about Polly?
What does the story capture about Polly?
What does Polly believe in regarding the card she bought?
What does Polly believe in regarding the card she bought?
What does Polly remember after feeling rejected and unwanted?
What does Polly remember after feeling rejected and unwanted?
What does Polly desire in relation to Agatha and Eunice?
What does Polly desire in relation to Agatha and Eunice?
What did Polly find with the help of Leland and Lenora Wickstaff?
What did Polly find with the help of Leland and Lenora Wickstaff?
How did the twins react when Polly became friends with them after they helped her with a crow?
How did the twins react when Polly became friends with them after they helped her with a crow?
What is a characteristic of the friendship between Polly, Leland, and Lenora?
What is a characteristic of the friendship between Polly, Leland, and Lenora?
What did the twins do to Polly, causing a playful argument?
What did the twins do to Polly, causing a playful argument?
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 are the twins known for?
What are the twins known for?
What did the story showcase about the friendship between Polly and the Wickstaff twins?
What did the story showcase about the friendship between Polly and the Wickstaff twins?
Why did the twins often retaliate against Polly's sharp tongue with pranks?
Why did the twins often retaliate against Polly's sharp tongue with pranks?
What did Polly do when the twins enjoyed being alone in the woods without her talkativeness?
What did Polly do when the twins enjoyed being alone in the woods without her talkativeness?
What did the twins do when Polly sought them out after feeling left out?
What did the twins do when Polly sought them out after feeling left out?
What is a characteristic of the twins' relationship with each other?
What is a characteristic of the twins' relationship with each other?
What did the twins enjoy in the woods without Polly's talkativeness?
What did the twins enjoy in the woods without Polly's talkativeness?
What did Thaddeus Blinn offer to the four young people?
What did Thaddeus Blinn offer to the four young people?
What did each person receive from Thaddeus Blinn?
What did each person receive from Thaddeus Blinn?
How many wishes could be granted by each card?
How many wishes could be granted by each card?
What did the group members feel about Blinn's claims?
What did the group members feel about Blinn's claims?
What did Blinn insist he craved?
What did Blinn insist he craved?
What warning did Blinn give to the group?
What warning did Blinn give to the group?
What did the narrator conclude about Blinn?
What did the narrator conclude about Blinn?
Where did the narrator put the card?
Where did the narrator put the card?
What did Blinn claim he would never do?
What did Blinn claim he would never do?
What did the group members do after exiting the tent?
What did the group members do after exiting the tent?
What did Blinn claim he desired instead of money?
What did Blinn claim he desired instead of money?
What did the narrator initially believe in?
What did the narrator initially believe in?
What did Polly achieve just before lunch?
What did Polly achieve just before lunch?
What did Leland suggest might have caused Polly to lose her voice?
What did Leland suggest might have caused Polly to lose her voice?
What was Miss Morasco pleased with Polly for?
What was Miss Morasco pleased with Polly for?
What did Lenora advise Polly to do?
What did Lenora advise Polly to do?
What does Polly find fun and interesting in the text?
What does Polly find fun and interesting in the text?
What was Agatha's reaction to the idea of catching fish?
What was Agatha's reaction to the idea of catching fish?
According to Agatha, what does a real lady not do?
According to Agatha, what does a real lady not do?
What leads to Polly being sent home from school?
What leads to Polly being sent home from school?
What remedy does Polly's mother give her for the croaking?
What remedy does Polly's mother give her for the croaking?
What do the Wickstaff twins warn Polly about?
What do the Wickstaff twins warn Polly about?
What does Polly hear outside her window at night?
What does Polly hear outside her window at night?
What does Polly do to reassure herself she can still talk?
What does Polly do to reassure herself she can still talk?
What do Leland and Lenora Wickstaff hint at?
What do Leland and Lenora Wickstaff hint at?
What is Polly's primary concern regarding the croaking?
What is Polly's primary concern regarding the croaking?
What do the Wickstaff twins do after Polly seeks them out?
What do the Wickstaff twins do after Polly seeks them out?
What does Polly do after waking up deeply scared of the croaking?
What does Polly do after waking up deeply scared of the croaking?
What do Leland and Lenora hint at regarding Coven Tree?
What do Leland and Lenora hint at regarding Coven Tree?
What does Polly's determination focus on?
What does Polly's determination focus on?
What does Polly do when Agatha insults her?
What does Polly do when Agatha insults her?
What is Mrs. Kemp's initial reaction to Agatha and Eunice's invitation?
What is Mrs. Kemp's initial reaction to Agatha and Eunice's invitation?
How does Polly's unexpected politeness surprise Mrs. Benthorn?
How does Polly's unexpected politeness surprise Mrs. Benthorn?
How does Polly respond to Agatha's attempt to belittle her clothes?
How does Polly respond to Agatha's attempt to belittle her clothes?
What surprises Agatha and Eunice about Polly's interests?
What surprises Agatha and Eunice about Polly's interests?
Who taught Polly how to fish?
Who taught Polly how to fish?
What do Agatha and Eunice plan to do to provoke Polly at the party?
What do Agatha and Eunice plan to do to provoke Polly at the party?
How does Polly's behavior challenge Agatha and Eunice's assumptions?
How does Polly's behavior challenge Agatha and Eunice's assumptions?
How does Mrs. Benthorn initially feel towards Polly due to a past incident?
How does Mrs. Benthorn initially feel towards Polly due to a past incident?
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?
What does Agatha try to do to belittle Polly at the party?
What does Agatha try to do to belittle Polly at the party?
What does Mrs. Kemp feel about Agatha and Eunice's behavior?
What does Mrs. Kemp feel about Agatha and Eunice's behavior?
How does Polly respond to Agatha and Eunice's odd behavior at the party?
How does Polly respond to Agatha and Eunice's odd behavior at the party?
What triggers Polly's croaking according to Lenora and Leland?
What triggers Polly's croaking according to Lenora and Leland?
What realization does Polly have about her croaking?
What realization does Polly have about her croaking?
What is Polly worried about regarding her wish?
What is Polly worried about regarding her wish?
Who tests Polly's ability to speak?
Who tests Polly's ability to speak?
What leads to a confrontation on the playground?
What leads to a confrontation on the playground?
Why is Polly the center of attention at school initially?
Why is Polly the center of attention at school initially?
What do Lenora and Leland find odd about Rowena?
What do Lenora and Leland find odd about Rowena?
What does Polly inadvertently do in front of the whole school?
What does Polly inadvertently do in front of the whole school?
What does Polly reflect on after returning to her seat?
What does Polly reflect on after returning to her seat?
What do Charlie and Alfred do to Polly?
What do Charlie and Alfred do to Polly?
What do Lenora and Leland suspect triggers Polly's croaking?
What do Lenora and Leland suspect triggers Polly's croaking?
What does Polly worry about regarding her croaking ability?
What does Polly worry about regarding her croaking ability?
What does Polly plan to do to break a magic spell cast by Thaddeus Blinn?
What does Polly plan to do to break a magic spell cast by Thaddeus Blinn?
What does Polly decide to do despite the plot against her?
What does Polly decide to do despite the plot against her?
How do Agatha and Eunice react to Polly's newfound kindness?
How do Agatha and Eunice react to Polly's newfound kindness?
What does Polly reflect on after feeling rejected and unwanted?
What does Polly reflect on after feeling rejected and unwanted?
What does Polly wonder about maintaining at Agatha’s house?
What does Polly wonder about maintaining at Agatha’s house?
What does Polly's behavior change with her classmates?
What does Polly's behavior change with her classmates?
What does Polly overhear Agatha and Eunice doing?
What does Polly overhear Agatha and Eunice doing?
What does Polly resolve to be the next day?
What does Polly resolve to be the next day?
What does Polly surprise her classmates by being?
What does Polly surprise her classmates by being?
What do Agatha and Eunice discuss in relation to Polly?
What do Agatha and Eunice discuss in relation to Polly?
Where does Polly plan to approach Agatha?
Where does Polly plan to approach Agatha?
What does Polly consider doing to apologize to Agatha?
What does Polly consider doing to apologize to Agatha?
What did Henry ask Rowena to do?
What did Henry ask Rowena to do?
What does Sam accuse Rowena of doing with Henry?
What does Sam accuse Rowena of doing with Henry?
What does Henry compare Rowena to when he says 'You’re just like all the rest. Not enough sense to boil water'?
What does Henry compare Rowena to when he says 'You’re just like all the rest. Not enough sense to boil water'?
What does Polly usually do after school?
What does Polly usually do after school?
What are Agatha and Eunice's after-school activities?
What are Agatha and Eunice's after-school activities?
What does Eunice boast about in response to Polly's activities?
What does Eunice boast about in response to Polly's activities?
What does Agatha make a face at when Polly mentions it?
What does Agatha make a face at when Polly mentions it?
What does Rowena do to keep Henry warm?
What does Rowena do to keep Henry warm?
Why does Henry insist on keeping the situation a secret?
Why does Henry insist on keeping the situation a secret?
What does Henry rudely reject from Rowena?
What does Henry rudely reject from Rowena?
How does Henry's condition worsen?
How does Henry's condition worsen?
What does Rowena become worried about?
What does Rowena become worried about?
What does Rowena's mother become suspicious of?
What does Rowena's mother become suspicious of?
What does the story end with?
What does the story end with?
What does Henry ask Rowena to help him with?
What does Henry ask Rowena to help him with?
What is Rowena tasked with?
What is Rowena tasked with?
What does Rowena struggle with?
What does Rowena struggle with?
What does Rowena find out about at school?
What does Rowena find out about at school?
What does Henry do when Rowena brings him a doughnut?
What does Henry do when Rowena brings him a doughnut?
What unconventional activities does Polly suggest for 'well-bred girls'?
What unconventional activities does Polly suggest for 'well-bred girls'?
What does Polly do after feeling rejected by Agatha and Eunice?
What does Polly do after feeling rejected by 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 does the story emphasize about Polly's struggle?
What does the story emphasize about Polly's struggle?
What does Polly contemplate after reflecting on the story of Rowena Jervis?
What does Polly contemplate after reflecting on the story of Rowena Jervis?
Why does Rowena rush to her room after a church social?
Why does Rowena rush to her room after a church social?
What is the reason for Mrs. Jervis's skepticism about Henry's intentions and charms?
What is the reason for Mrs. Jervis's skepticism about Henry's intentions and charms?
What is the central theme of the narrative?
What is the central theme of the narrative?
Why does Rowena's mother refuse to let Henry stay at their house?
Why does Rowena's mother refuse to let Henry stay at their house?
What does Polly yearn for throughout the story?
What does Polly yearn for throughout the story?
Why does Polly abruptly leave Agatha's house?
Why does Polly abruptly leave Agatha's house?
What does the narrative primarily portray about Rowena?
What does the narrative primarily portray about Rowena?
What is the cause of tension in the dynamics between Rowena, her mother, and Sam?
What is the cause of tension in the dynamics between Rowena, her mother, and Sam?
What does the narrative highlight about Polly's internal conflict?
What does the narrative highlight about Polly's internal conflict?
Why does Rowena feel it's unfair that Henry only visits Coven Tree twice a year?
Why does Rowena feel it's unfair that Henry only visits Coven Tree twice a year?
What leads Polly to seek a more fulfilling and genuine life?
What leads Polly to seek a more fulfilling and genuine life?
What is the reason for Sam's annoyance towards Rowena and his mocking of Henry?
What is the reason for Sam's annoyance towards Rowena and his mocking of Henry?
What does the story emphasize about Polly's journey?
What does the story emphasize about Polly's journey?
What does Polly express her disdain for by shouting into a hollow tree in the woods?
What does Polly express her disdain for by shouting into a hollow tree in the woods?
Why is Rowena upset by Sam's behavior?
Why is Rowena upset by Sam's behavior?
What does Rowena's mother's disapproval of Henry staying at their house indicate?
What does Rowena's mother's disapproval of Henry staying at their house indicate?
What does Sam's teasing of Rowena about her feelings for Henry reveal?
What does Sam's teasing of Rowena about her feelings for Henry reveal?
What does Rowena feel about the situation involving Henry's visit?
What does Rowena feel about the situation involving Henry's visit?
What does the narrative highlight about Rowena's feelings for Henry?
What does the narrative highlight about Rowena's feelings for Henry?
What does Rowena do after finding Thaddeus Blinn's sign promising to grant her wishes?
What does Rowena do after finding Thaddeus Blinn's sign promising to grant her wishes?
What is Rowena's reaction upon finding Henry stuck to the ground?
What is Rowena's reaction upon finding Henry stuck to the ground?
What does Henry spend the day doing at the Jervises'?
What does Henry spend the day doing at the Jervises'?
What does the story suggest about the force keeping Henry in place?
What does the story suggest about the force keeping Henry in place?
What is Rowena's hope regarding Henry's stay in Coven Tree?
What is Rowena's hope regarding Henry's stay in Coven Tree?
What does Rowena find upon hearing Henry's voice and finding him stuck to the ground?
What does Rowena find upon hearing Henry's voice and finding him stuck to the ground?
What does Rowena do upon finding Henry stuck to the ground?
What does Rowena do upon finding Henry stuck to the ground?
What does Rowena hear before finding Henry stuck to the ground?
What does Rowena hear before finding Henry stuck to the ground?
What does Rowena find after making a wish on the red-spotted card for Henry to stay?
What does Rowena find after making a wish on the red-spotted card for Henry to stay?
What does Rowena hope for regarding Henry's decision to stay in Coven Tree?
What does Rowena hope for regarding Henry's decision to stay in Coven Tree?
What does the story suggest about the force keeping Henry in place?
What does the story suggest about the force keeping Henry in place?
What is Rowena's reaction to Henry declining to stay longer due to work?
What is Rowena's reaction to Henry declining to stay longer due to work?
What is happening to Henry as described in the text?
What is happening to Henry as described in the text?
Why does Sam advise against seeking help from Daddy or Mama?
Why does Sam advise against seeking help from Daddy or Mama?
Why does Sam believe that Thaddeus Blinn could be far away?
Why does Sam believe that Thaddeus Blinn could be far away?
Why does Rowena suggest going to look for Thaddeus Blinn?
Why does Rowena suggest going to look for Thaddeus Blinn?
What does Uncle Poot claim to have?
What does Uncle Poot claim to have?
What is Uncle Poot using to search for water underground?
What is Uncle Poot using to search for water underground?
What is Adam's reaction to Uncle Poot's method of finding water?
What is Adam's reaction to Uncle Poot's method of finding water?
How does Uncle Poot describe the rarity of the dowsing gift?
How does Uncle Poot describe the rarity of the dowsing gift?
What does Rowena realize about Henry's travels?
What does Rowena realize about Henry's travels?
What does Rowena remember receiving from Thaddeus Blinn?
What does Rowena remember receiving from Thaddeus Blinn?
How does Sam react when Rowena rushes off to execute her plan?
How does Sam react when Rowena rushes off to execute her plan?
Why does Sam advise Rowena to handle the situation alone?
Why does Sam advise Rowena to handle the situation alone?
What is the final mood at the end of the story?
What is the final mood at the end of the story?
What does Rowena feel foolish for?
What does Rowena feel foolish for?
What does Sam reveal about Henry's routine during his vacation?
What does Sam reveal about Henry's routine during his vacation?
What does Rowena believe she has a way to solve?
What does Rowena believe she has a way to solve?
What does Sam do when Rowena asks him to wait for her to return?
What does Sam do when Rowena asks him to wait for her to return?
Why does Rowena feel determined to find a solution?
Why does Rowena feel determined to find a solution?
What does Rowena regret and blame herself for?
What does Rowena regret and blame herself for?
What does Sam try to do to comfort Rowena?
What does Sam try to do to comfort Rowena?
What does Sam do after finding stories of people turning into plants?
What does Sam do after finding stories of people turning into plants?
Why does Rowena keep Henry's condition a secret from her parents?
Why does Rowena keep Henry's condition a secret from her parents?
What realization does Rowena have about the support she receives from Sam?
What realization does Rowena have about the support she receives from Sam?
What does Sam spend the day doing at the school library?
What does Sam spend the day doing at the school library?
What does Rowena think Adam might have done to get water on the Fiske farm?
What does Rowena think Adam might have done to get water on the Fiske farm?
Why does Rowena rush to find a way to turn Henry back into a human?
Why does Rowena rush to find a way to turn Henry back into a human?
Why does Sam take Rowena to see Henry as he is turning into a tree?
Why does Sam take Rowena to see Henry as he is turning into a tree?
What does Sam find when researching spells or legends to reverse Henry's transformation?
What does Sam find when researching spells or legends to reverse Henry's transformation?
What does Rowena realize about the water on the Fiske farm?
What does Rowena realize about the water on the Fiske farm?
What does Rowena encounter when she is dropped off at her house by Mr. Haskill?
What does Rowena encounter when she is dropped off at her house by Mr. Haskill?
What does Rowena plan to do after realizing the support she receives from Sam?
What does Rowena plan to do after realizing the support she receives from Sam?
What does Rowena do when she realizes the support she receives from Sam?
What does Rowena do when she realizes the support she receives from Sam?
What task is Adam Fiske assigned due to the well running dry?
What task is Adam Fiske assigned due to the well running dry?
Who is expected to help find water for the farm?
Who is expected to help find water for the farm?
What causes Adam embarrassment as he hauls water through town?
What causes Adam embarrassment as he hauls water through town?
What does Adam endure while filling the tubs at Spider Crick?
What does Adam endure while filling the tubs at Spider Crick?
Who is seen with Adam's father in the front yard upon Adam's return?
Who is seen with Adam's father in the front yard upon Adam's return?
How does Sam's behavior change according to Rowena?
How does Sam's behavior change according to Rowena?
What does Adam's father emphasize by refusing to seek water from Mr. Jenks's farm?
What does Adam's father emphasize by refusing to seek water from Mr. Jenks's farm?
Who responds with frog-like sounds when encountered by Adam?
Who responds with frog-like sounds when encountered by Adam?
What causes Adam's frustration in the story?
What causes Adam's frustration in the story?
What is the primary cause of tension in the dynamics between Rowena, her mother, and Sam?
What is the primary cause of tension in the dynamics between Rowena, her mother, and Sam?
What triggers Adam's physical discomfort and exhaustion in the story?
What triggers Adam's physical discomfort and exhaustion in the story?
What is Adam's father's view regarding seeking water from Mr. Jenks's farm?
What is Adam's father's view regarding seeking water from Mr. Jenks's farm?
What does Sam find in the weeds that Henry warns him not to open?
What does Sam find in the weeds that Henry warns him not to open?
What does Sam sprinkle around Henry's feet to make him feel better?
What does Sam sprinkle around Henry's feet to make him feel better?
What does Rowena wish for regarding Henry?
What does Rowena wish for regarding Henry?
What is Rowena's main concern about Henry's condition?
What is Rowena's main concern about Henry's condition?
What does Sam offer to do while Rowena attends the party?
What does Sam offer to do while Rowena attends the party?
Why does Rowena feel guilty at the party?
Why does Rowena feel guilty at the party?
What does Rowena's mother remind her about while questioning her?
What does Rowena's mother remind her about while questioning her?
What does Henry reveal about his previous behavior towards Rowena?
What does Henry reveal about his previous behavior towards Rowena?
What does Sam advise Rowena to focus on?
What does Sam advise Rowena to focus on?
What does Rowena lament to Sam about at one point?
What does Rowena lament to Sam about at one point?
What does Henry warn Sam about if he complains too much?
What does Henry warn Sam about if he complains too much?
What does Rowena feel conflicted about at the party?
What does Rowena feel conflicted about at the party?
What was Pa's plan for the water on the farm?
What was Pa's plan for the water on the farm?
What was Adam's reaction to the continuous gushing of water on the farm?
What was Adam's reaction to the continuous gushing of water on the farm?
What did Ma hope about the noise of the gushing water at night?
What did Ma hope about the noise of the gushing water at night?
What did Adam dream about that night?
What did Adam dream about that night?
What does the narrator wish for using the card bought from Thaddeus Blinn?
What does the narrator wish for using the card bought from Thaddeus Blinn?
What is the significance of the red spot on the card?
What is the significance of the red spot on the card?
What effect does the frog's croak have on the characters?
What effect does the frog's croak have on the characters?
What is the makeshift raft made of?
What is the makeshift raft made of?
What does Adam confess to Pa?
What does Adam confess to Pa?
How does Pa respond to Adam's confession?
How does Pa respond to Adam's confession?
What is the main focus of the story?
What is the main focus of the story?
Where do the Fiskes decide to camp out as the water rises?
Where do the Fiskes decide to camp out as the water rises?
What do the villagers offer as the water rises?
What do the villagers offer as the water rises?
What materials are NOT mentioned as part of the makeshift raft?
What materials are NOT mentioned as part of the makeshift raft?
What is the urgency faced by the Fiskes?
What is the urgency faced by the Fiskes?
What does Pa express disbelief at?
What does Pa express disbelief at?
What does the raft symbolize in the story?
What does the raft symbolize in the story?
What action do the Fiskes take with the help of the villagers?
What action do the Fiskes take with the help of the villagers?
What is the primary concern for Adam and his father at the beginning of the story?
What is the primary concern for Adam and his father at the beginning of the story?
What does Adam's father worry about as the situation worsens?
What does Adam's father worry about as the situation worsens?
What does the rising water force the Fiskes to do?
What does the rising water force the Fiskes to do?
What instruction is given to Adam regarding his mother?
What instruction is given to Adam regarding his mother?
What does Adam's father reassure him about?
What does Adam's father reassure him about?
What is the potential consequence the family faces if the water doesn't recede?
What is the potential consequence the family faces if the water doesn't recede?
What does Adam see people from town coming to do?
What does Adam see people from town coming to do?
What is the situation of the barn as the water keeps rising?
What is the situation of the barn as the water keeps rising?
What does Adam's father emphasize by refusing to seek water from Mr. Jenks's farm?
What does Adam's father emphasize by refusing to seek water from Mr. Jenks's farm?
What does the narrative highlight about the force keeping Henry in place?
What does the narrative highlight about the force keeping Henry in place?
What is the cause of tension in the dynamics between Rowena, her mother, and Sam?
What is the cause of tension in the dynamics between Rowena, her mother, and Sam?
What does Polly decide to do despite the plot against her?
What does Polly decide to do despite the plot against her?
What does Henry ask Rowena to help him with?
What does Henry ask Rowena to help him with?
What did Adam recall wishing for that led to the unexplained spouting water on their farm?
What did Adam recall wishing for that led to the unexplained spouting water on their farm?
Why did the blacksmith fail in capping the spouts of water?
Why did the blacksmith fail in capping the spouts of water?
What does Adam's mother display in the face of the worsening situation?
What does Adam's mother display in the face of the worsening situation?
What is the immediate cause for the need to evacuate as announced by Adam's father?
What is the immediate cause for the need to evacuate as announced by Adam's father?
What is the outcome of the blacksmith's attempt to cap the spouts of water?
What is the outcome of the blacksmith's attempt to cap the spouts of water?
What does the unceasing spouting water cause to happen to the barn on the farm?
What does the unceasing spouting water cause to happen to the barn on the farm?
What is the family's initial reaction to the encroaching water on their farm?
What is the family's initial reaction to the encroaching water on their farm?
What does Adam overhear that sets the events in motion?
What does Adam overhear that sets the events in motion?
What causes the immense pressure of the spouting water on the farm?
What causes the immense pressure of the spouting water on the farm?
What does the water eventually do to the house on the farm?
What does the water eventually do to the house on the farm?
What does the family witness as a result of the unceasing spouts of water on the farm?
What does the family witness as a result of the unceasing spouts of water on the farm?
What does Adam's father announce as a result of the water entering the cellar windows?
What does Adam's father announce as a result of the water entering the cellar windows?
What is the primary reason for Adam Fiske and his family losing their home and farm?
What is the primary reason for Adam Fiske and his family losing their home and farm?
What consequence does Polly Kemp face after accepting a card from Thaddeus Blinn?
What consequence does Polly Kemp face after accepting a card from Thaddeus Blinn?
Who does Rowena Jervis see the face of in a tree in her grove?
Who does Rowena Jervis see the face of in a tree in her grove?
Where do the three characters find themselves seeking help after hours?
Where do the three characters find themselves seeking help after hours?
What is Stew Meat's initial reaction when the three characters seek help?
What is Stew Meat's initial reaction when the three characters seek help?
What does Rowena ask Stew Meat to wish for?
What does Rowena ask Stew Meat to wish for?
What does Adam interrupt with, wanting to be dealt with?
What does Adam interrupt with, wanting to be dealt with?
What does Polly criticize Rowena for?
What does Polly criticize Rowena for?
What does Stew Meat realize about the cards?
What does Stew Meat realize about the cards?
Who becomes astonished after hearing the characters' stories?
Who becomes astonished after hearing the characters' stories?
What does Rowena realize about the consequences of her wish for Henry Piper?
What does Rowena realize about the consequences of her wish for Henry Piper?
What does Adam's family lose due to the flooding?
What does Adam's family lose due to the flooding?
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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
A Change of Heart
- Polly considers apologizing to Agatha Benthorn to break a magic spell cast by Thaddeus Blinn
- Polly plans to approach Agatha at Stew Meat’s store
- Polly overhears Agatha and Eunice gossiping about her
- Agatha and Eunice discuss an invitation and a plan to embarrass Polly
- Polly decides to accept Agatha’s invitation despite the plot against her
- Polly resolves to be friendly to everyone the next day
- Polly surprises her classmates by being unusually kind and considerate
- Polly’s newfound kindness puzzles and surprises her classmates
- Polly’s behavior changes the dynamics with her classmates
- Agatha and Eunice keep their distance from Polly
- Polly wonders if she can maintain her newfound kindness at Agatha’s house
- Polly reflects on the unexpected joy she felt from being kind to everyone
Rowena's Hope for Henry
- Rowena imagines Henry settling in Coven Tree to see him every day
- Rowena finds Thaddeus Blinn's sign promising to grant her wishes
- Henry arrives at the Jervises', but Sam questions his arrival
- Henry spends the day discussing machinery with Mr. Jervis
- Rowena hopes Henry will stay longer, but he declines due to work
- Rowena makes a wish on a red-spotted card for Henry to stay
- Rowena hears Henry's voice and finds him stuck to the ground
- Henry is genuinely scared and asks Rowena for help
- Rowena finds no trap holding Henry's feet
- The story suggests a supernatural force is keeping Henry in place
- The text hints at a mysterious and potentially sinister force at play
- The story leaves the reader with a sense of uncertainty and tension
Water Woes in Coven Tree
- Rowena notices a change in Sam, who speaks to her with a mature voice and expresses his patience in waiting for her.
- Adam Fiske is tasked with hauling water from Spider Crick due to the well running dry, causing him frustration.
- Adam's father insists on not seeking water from Mr. Jenks's farm, emphasizing their self-reliance.
- Uncle Poot, a dowser man, is expected to help find water for the farm.
- Adam encounters Polly Kemp, who responds with frog-like sounds, and notices Rowena's distracted behavior in class.
- Adam faces mockery from townspeople as he hauls water through town, causing him embarrassment.
- Adam endures physical discomfort and exhaustion while filling the tubs at Spider Crick, only to spill a third of the water on the way back.
- Adam's father is seen with Uncle Poot, a slender, elderly man, in the front yard upon Adam's return.
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.
The Wish Giver: Three Tales of Coven Tree
- Adam Fiske and his family lost their home and farm due to flooding
- Polly Kemp, Rowena Jervis, and Adam Fiske all face consequences after accepting cards from Thaddeus Blinn
- Polly Kemp experiences inability to speak harshly without suffering consequences
- Rowena Jervis sees the face of Henry Piper in a tree in her grove
- Adam Fiske and his family are left homeless due to the flooding of their farm
- The three characters find themselves at Stew Meat's store after hours, seeking help
- Stew Meat is initially annoyed but becomes curious as he hears their stories
- The three characters share their experiences with Stew Meat, who becomes astonished
- Stew Meat realizes the power of the cards and is asked to make a wish to undo the troubles
- Rowena asks Stew Meat to wish for Henry Piper to become a man again
- Adam interrupts, wanting the pond on their farm to be dealt with
- Polly Kemp criticizes Rowena for being selfish and inconsiderate
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