Walk Two Moons Family Dynamics Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What does the message in Phoebe's doorstep say?

Don't judge a man until you've walked two moons in his moccasins.

Who was the most upset at the note on the doorstep?

Mrs. Winterbottom.

What are Gram and Gramps like?

They are very curious about Sal's life story.

Why does Sal's mom cry after her father leaves them flowers?

She is concerned that she is not perfect enough to be a true Hiddle. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Phoebe tell the lunatic her mother is home when she isn't?

Phoebe is unsure if the lunatic has a gun or plans to kidnap them. Signup and view all the answers

How is Mary Lou and Ben Finney's house different from Phoebe's?

Mary Lou and Ben Finney's house is a pandemonium. Signup and view all the answers

How does Sal feel about Ohio?

Sal does not like Ohio. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Sal go on the trip to Ohio with her grandparents?

To see her mother and because her dad wanted to be alone with Mrs. Cadaver. Signup and view all the answers

Who does Sal tell her grandparents a story about?

A lunatic, Phoebe Winterbottom. Signup and view all the answers

How does Mrs. Partridge tell people's ages?

By feeling people's faces and using all her senses but sight. Signup and view all the answers

What happened when the 'lunatic' visited Phoebe's house?

He asked if Mrs. Winterbottom was home and Phoebe answered yes when she was still at work. Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'divulge' mean?

Reveal. Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'ruination' mean?

Something that causes destruction. Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'cadaver' mean?

Dead body. Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'diabolic' mean?

Cruel or wicked; fiendish. Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'gnarled' mean?

Twisted; deformed. Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'lunatic' mean?

Insane person. Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'pandemonium' mean?

Wild disorder; uproar. Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'cholesterol' mean?

Fatty material found in animal tissue. Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'boa' mean?

Long scarf of fur or feathers. Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'prissy' mean?

Prim; proper. Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'embarrassment' mean?

Cause distress and self-consciousness. Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'peculiarity' mean?

Characteristics of only one; strange. Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'concentration' mean?

Gather together; make stronger; fix one's attention. Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'extensively' mean?

Covering or extending over a large area; great in extent. Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'gooseberry' mean?

Tart edible berry of any of a group of thorny shrubs. Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'thumping' mean?

Heavy blow. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Phoebe's Note and Family Dynamics

Phoebe receives a mysterious note stating, "Don't judge a man until you've walked two moons in his moccasins."
Mrs. Winterbottom is deeply upset by the note, suspecting the sender to be a "lunatic" who visited earlier.

Sal's Relationship with Grandparents

Gram and Gramps show interest in Sal's life and enjoy spending time with her, though they sometimes mistakenly believe their Kentucky rules apply universally.
Sal's mother feels inadequate as a Hiddle family member after receiving flowers from her husband, indicating her insecurities.

Phoebe lies about her mother being home when confronted by a suspicious man, fearing for her safety.
In contrast to Phoebe's tidy home, Mary Lou and Ben Finney's residence is chaotic, emphasizing differing domestic atmospheres.

Sal's Perception of Places

Sal expresses dislike for Ohio, missing the familiar elements of Bybanks, Kentucky, such as swimming holes and farm animals.
Sal travels to Ohio with her grandparents to visit her mother, prompted by her father's desire for solitude with Mrs. Cadaver.

Storytelling and Characters

Sal recounts a story about Phoebe Winterbottom to her grandparents, illustrating the importance of storytelling in connecting generations.
Mrs. Partridge, a blind character, perceives people’s ages through touch and other senses, showcasing her unique abilities.

Vocabulary and Important Terms

Divulge: To reveal information.
Ruination: The act of causing destruction.
Cadaver: A dead body, often used in medical contexts.
Diabolic: Describes something cruel or wicked.
Gnarled: Refers to something twisted or deformed.
Lunatic: An insane person, often associated with irrational behavior.
Pandemonium: Represents wild disorder or uproar.
Cholesterol: A fatty substance found in animal tissues.
Boa: A long, decorative scarf made of fur or feathers.
Prissy: Combines traits of being overly proper or prim.
Embarrassment: A feeling caused by self-consciousness or distress.
Peculiarity: A characteristic that is unique or strange to an individual.
Concentration: The act of gathering focus or strength.
Extensively: Refers to covering a large area or being extensive.
Gooseberry: A tart fruit from thorny shrubs, also used as a nickname for Sal.
Thumping: A heavy blow or sound, often indicating impact.

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Test your understanding of character relationships and themes in 'Walk Two Moons.' This quiz covers important aspects of Phoebe's family dynamics, Sal's relationship with her grandparents, and their perceptions of comfort and home. Explore how personal experiences shape their interactions and feelings.