Walk Two Moons Quiz: Chapters 1–33

Why is the title Walk Two Moons significant to Sal's journey?

• It represents how long it took Sal to find her mother.

• It symbolizes the literal phases of the moon seen on the road trip.

• It echoes the message of empathy: understanding others by seeing from their perspective.

• It refers to Native American customs her mother admired.

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How does the author use the road trip as a structural device in the novel?

• To contrast city and rural life

• To alternate between flashbacks and present action

• To emphasize the beauty of American landscapes

• To develop the relationship between Sal and Phoebe

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Which of the following best describes Phoebe Winterbottom's view of the world in Chapters 1–33?

• Realistic and open-minded

• Suspicious and fearful

• Confident and optimistic

• Indifferent and detached

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What literary device is most clearly demonstrated in Sal's narration about her mother and Phoebe’s mother?

• Allegory

• Foreshadowing

• Juxtaposition

• Irony

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Why does Sal initially resist forming a relationship with Mrs. Cadaver?

• She believes Mrs. Cadaver is hiding something about her mother.

• She feels Mrs. Cadaver is trying to replace her mother.

• She knows Mrs. Cadaver has a criminal past.

• She thinks Mrs. Cadaver dislikes her.

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What is significant about the “lunatic” character who appears in the story?

• He is a metaphor for fear and confusion.

• He represents a threat to Phoebe’s family’s safety.

• He serves as a plot device connecting Phoebe’s story to her mother’s secret.

• He is a distraction from Sal’s internal struggles.

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What does Sal's tendency to observe nature—trees, animals, and landscapes—suggest about her character?

• She feels more comfortable in rural environments than in cities.

• She is scientifically minded and curious.

• She sees herself as separate from others.

• She uses nature as a way to connect to her mother and manage grief.

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Why is Sal's retelling of Phoebe’s story to her grandparents important to her own healing process?

• It helps her avoid talking about her own pain directly.

• It distracts her from the long road trip.

• It shows her talent for storytelling.

• It proves she understands how to help Phoebe.

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What does Sal mean when she says, “Don’t judge a man until you’ve walked two moons in his moccasins”?

• It's important to test someone’s shoes before criticizing them.

• You have to spend time with someone to understand them.

• People are often hiding their true identities.

• It’s necessary to change yourself to fit in with others.

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How does Sal’s relationship with her grandparents contribute to her personal growth?

• They replace the role of her mother and give her direction.

• Their humor and stories distract her from thinking about her mother.

• Their unconditional love and willingness to listen help her reflect and heal.

• They remind her that she must grow up quickly and take responsibility.

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