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What does the message in Phoebe's doorstep say?
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?
Who was the most upset at the note on the doorstep?
Mrs. Winterbottom.
What are Gram and Gramps like?
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?
Why does Sal's mom cry after her father leaves them flowers?
Why does Phoebe tell the lunatic her mother is home when she isn't?
Why does Phoebe tell the lunatic her mother is home when she isn't?
How is Mary Lou and Ben Finney's house different from Phoebe's?
How is Mary Lou and Ben Finney's house different from Phoebe's?
How does Sal feel about Ohio?
How does Sal feel about Ohio?
Why did Sal go on the trip to Ohio with her grandparents?
Why did Sal go on the trip to Ohio with her grandparents?
Who does Sal tell her grandparents a story about?
Who does Sal tell her grandparents a story about?
How does Mrs. Partridge tell people's ages?
How does Mrs. Partridge tell people's ages?
What happened when the 'lunatic' visited Phoebe's house?
What happened when the 'lunatic' visited Phoebe's house?
What does the word 'divulge' mean?
What does the word 'divulge' mean?
What does the word 'ruination' mean?
What does the word 'ruination' mean?
What does the word 'cadaver' mean?
What does the word 'cadaver' mean?
What does the word 'diabolic' mean?
What does the word 'diabolic' mean?
What does the word 'gnarled' mean?
What does the word 'gnarled' mean?
What does the word 'lunatic' mean?
What does the word 'lunatic' mean?
What does the word 'pandemonium' mean?
What does the word 'pandemonium' mean?
What does the word 'cholesterol' mean?
What does the word 'cholesterol' mean?
What does the word 'boa' mean?
What does the word 'boa' mean?
What does the word 'prissy' mean?
What does the word 'prissy' mean?
What does the word 'embarrassment' mean?
What does the word 'embarrassment' mean?
What does the word 'peculiarity' mean?
What does the word 'peculiarity' mean?
What does the word 'concentration' mean?
What does the word 'concentration' mean?
What does the word 'extensively' mean?
What does the word 'extensively' mean?
What does the word 'gooseberry' mean?
What does the word 'gooseberry' mean?
What does the word 'thumping' mean?
What does the word 'thumping' mean?
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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.
Encounters and Social Dynamics
- 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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