Walk Two Moons Chapters 18-19

Why is Sal’s father the light of her grandparents’ lives? Find quotes that support your opinion.

• Because his other two brothers passed away and he is all they have

• he has yellow hair and they love to look at it

• he gives them lots of money so they look up to him

• he gave them their only grand daughter so they are proud of him

What do we learn about his feelings about moving?

• He was really excited to start working in an office

• He was ready to sale the farm

• He does not want to move either but cannot stand being in the house because he can still feel Sal's mother in the house.

• He did not want to move but was forced to by his new girlfriend Mrs. Cadaver

How does Sal’s mother describe her need to go away?

• She needs to be able to go somewhere where people call her by her real name

• She really needs a vacation

• She wants to leave the farm and go to school

What do you think the terrible shocks were?

Why do you think Sal’s father wrote Chanhassen in the cement?

Why did he decide to rent the farm instead of selling it?

• Because Sal threw such a fit and did not want to leave

• Because he really did not want to sell it

• Because he hoped they could come back one day

• Because he was unable to make any money on it right away

What do you think Sal’s father wants to say about Margaret?

Why does Mr. Birkway remind Sal of her mother?

• Because he is so funny

• Because he likes to write

• Because he is a teacher

• Because is so happy like she used to be

What do you think about Phoebe’s fears?

Do you think that the "lunatic" is actually a lunatic?

• Yes

• No

• Mrs. Winterbottom is involved....I know it!!