Exploring Chapter 4: That's What I'm Telling You

The narrator recounts a day when Phoebe invited them to dinner, providing relief from dining with Margaret. They meet Mrs. Partridge, who mysteriously guesses Phoebe's age despite being blind. Phoebe shares a story about a man at the State Fair who guessed ages, leading to a discussion about Mrs. Cadaver, whose name and appearance Phoebe finds unsettling. The narrator reflects on Phoebe's ability to see the extraordinary in people, especially in Mrs. Cadaver, whom Phoebe suspects of hiding a dark secret.

Why was the narrator relieved to be invited to Phoebe's house for dinner?

• She didn't want to eat at Margaret's house again.

• She wanted to try Phoebe's cooking.

• She was curious about Phoebe's family.

• She wanted to avoid her schoolwork.

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What did Mrs. Partridge use to guess Phoebe's age?

• Her sense of taste

• Her sense of hearing

• Her sense of touch

• Her sense of smell

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How did the man at the State Fair guess people's ages?

• By checking their ID

• By measuring their height

• By looking at them carefully and closing his eyes

• By asking them questions

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Why was Phoebe's father upset after the man guessed his age?

• The man guessed he was much older than he actually was.

• The man refused to guess his age.

• The man guessed he was much younger than he actually was.

• The man guessed his age correctly.

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What dessert was Phoebe's mother making?

• Apple pie

• Cherry pie

• Blackberry pie

• Pumpkin pie

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Why did the narrator lie about having allergies to blackberries?

• She wanted to avoid eating dessert.

• She didn't like the taste of blackberries.

• Blackberries reminded her of her mother.

• She was allergic to blackberries.

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What did Phoebe find odd about Mrs. Partridge?

• That she lived alone.

• That she wore a yellow feather boa.

• That she had a pet cobra.

• That she could guess her age despite being blind.

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What does the name 'Cadaver' mean?

• A dead body

• A type of flower

• A type of bird

• A medical instrument

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What is Mrs. Cadaver's profession?

• A nurse

• A doctor

• A lawyer

• A teacher

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What secret did Phoebe share about her father?

• He was writing a book.

• He had a new job.

• He visited Mrs. Cadaver frequently.

• He was planning to move away.

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