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Who is the main character also known as 'Sal'?
Salamance Tree Hiddle
What is Sal's original home?
Bybanks, Kentucky
To which place did Sal and her father move after her mother left them?
Euclid, Ohio
Who is Sal's father's friend in Euclid whom Sal does not like?
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Who are Sal's grandparents on her father's side?
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Who is Sal's friend in Euclid who experiences many peculiar events?
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What is the name of Sal's mother?
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Who is Mrs. Cadaver's mother, who is blind?
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Who is Phoebe's mother, known for being a great homemaker but also unhappy?
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Who is the young man searching for Mrs. Winterbottom?
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Who is the classmate of Sal and Phoebe, living in pandemonium?
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Who is Mary Lou's cousin who kissed Sal?
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What is the first mysterious note left on Phoebe's doorstep?
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Study Notes
Main Characters
- Salamance Tree Hiddle ("Sal"): Protagonist navigating her feelings about family and loss.
- Margaret Cadaver: Sal's father's friend in Euclid, viewed unfavorably by Sal.
- Phoebe Winterbottom: Sal's friend who faces her own strange happenings.
- Gram and Gramps: Sal's grandparents, characterized by their warmth and eccentricities.
Locations
- Bybanks, Kentucky: Sal's hometown, providing a backdrop of familiarity and nostalgia.
- Euclid, Ohio: New city where Sal and her father live after Sal's mother leaves.
Supporting Characters
- Mrs. Partridge: Blind mother of Mrs. Cadaver, adding depth to the family dynamics.
- Mrs. Winterbottom: Phoebe's discontented mother, representing the struggles of domestic life.
- Mary Lou Finney: Classmate of Sal’s with a chaotic home life, highlighting different family structures.
- Ben Finney: Mary Lou's cousin, who initiates a moment of intimacy by kissing Sal.
Themes and Symbolism
- "Don't judge a man until you've walked two moons in his moccasins.": A significant quote symbolizing empathy and understanding others’ experiences.
- "Sugar": Sal’s affectionate nickname for her mother, indicating a close relationship despite physical absence.
Mysterious Elements
- The "lunatic": A young man visiting Phoebe’s house, hinting at underlying tensions and secrets within the narrative.
- Notes left on Phoebe's doorstep: Serve as a plot device to build mystery and intrigue surrounding the characters' lives.
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