Question
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5. On pages 9-14,
a. What is the effect of the first sentence?
b. Give three reasons Jeanette (or her siblings) likes the hospital?
c. What has Jeanette's family been doing while she is in hospital?
d. What smells does Jeanette associate with her father?
6. On pages 15-16,
a. What has Jeanette become obsessed with, and what does she do as a result?
7. On pages 17-18,
a. What is the "skedaddle," and what does it entail?
b. What happens to their cat, and what does this tell you about Jeanette's
parents?
Answer
5.
a. The first sentence sets the tone for the following pages, which describe Jeanette's experiences in the hospital.
b. Jeanette likes the hospital because it is clean, quiet, and has a TV.
c. Jeanette's family has been visiting her in the hospital and bringing her gifts.
d. Jeanette associates the smell of gasoline with her father.
6.
Jeanette has become obsessed with reading and spends all her time in the hospital library.
7.
a. The "skedaddle" is a plan to leave town quickly in case of an emergency. It entails packing up their belongings and leaving in a hurry.
b. Their cat is left behind and dies, which suggests that Jeanette's parents prioritize their own safety over the well-being of their pets.