Child of the Owl • Chapter 1, Part 1, p. 9-1

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3. How does Casey help her dad make money for food?

• gambling

• delivering newspapers

• babysitting for neighbors
• selling homemade crafts

What sort of housing do Casey & Barney usually live in, and why are they always moving (“skipping out”)?

• They usually live in dormitories and are always moving to experience different cultures.
• They usually live in mobile homes and are always moving to follow job opportunities.
• They usually live in luxury mansions and are always moving to explore new places.
• They usually live in low-rent hotels, are always moving to escape from debts.

Where did Morey get the money he gives to Casey?

• From selling his horn.

• From his gambling winnings

• From his savings account.
• From his parents.

What lie do Casey & Barney tell the nurse? Why?

• She thinks the hospital is a bus station; she says this as an excuse for why she’s there when kids aren’t allowed

• She's delivering money to Barney for his hospital bill. She says this as an excuse for why she’s there when kids aren’t allowed

• That they are business partners and need to have an important meeting about a new product

• Just for fun because they don't have anything better to do

1. Choose three details about Morey.

• He’s Black

• he’s a musician

• he sold his horn for money to give to Case

• He makes a lot of money

Reread Casey’s description of the nurse. What does this description reveal about how Casey feels about the woman?

• Casey thinks the nurse is sweet and caring

• Casey thinks the nurse is mean and militaristic

• Casey thinks the nurse is spacing out

• positiveCasey thinks the nurse unqualified

When Barney asks Casey to stay with her uncle, he says it’s only temporary, then adds, “I’m your father!” which makes Casey think, “It was more like the other way around.” What do you think she means? Point to textual evidence (details from the chapter) to support your thinking.

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