Exploring Chapter 5: A Damsel in Distress

The transcript narrates a story involving Phoebe and Gloria, with humorous anecdotes about the narrator's grandparents. The grandparents have a history of getting into trouble during their travels, including incidents in Washington DC and Philadelphia. During a trip to Lewiston, Idaho, Gramps attempts to help a woman with car trouble, leading to a comedic situation. The story concludes with the continuation of their journey and a return to Phoebe's story.

Who did Phoebe remind the narrator of?

• A senator

• Gloria

• Graham

• Gramps

What did Gloria advise the narrator about?

• To borrow tires

• To fix cars

• To travel to Washington DC

• Not to marry Gramps

Why were the grandparents arrested in Washington DC?

• For stealing tires

• For speeding

• For driving on the shoulder

• For jaywalking

What mistake did Gramps make while driving in Philadelphia?

• Driving on the shoulder

• Speeding

• Running a red light

• Parking illegally

What did Gramps notice at the rest area?

• A snake

• A police officer

• A woman in distress

• A flat tire

What did Gramps call the hoses in the car engine?

• Wires

• Tubes

• Snakes

• Pipes

How long did Gramps spend trying to fix the car?

• 3 hours

• 2 hours

• 1 hour

• 30 minutes

What was the state of the car after Gramps' attempt to fix it?

• Fully repaired

• Partially fixed

• Completely dismantled

• Unchanged

Who did the woman call to repair her car?

• A friend

• A mechanic

• Her husband

• The police

What did Gramps ensure about the mechanic?

• That he was quick

• That he was experienced

• That he was cheap

• That he was honest