Narrative Reflections and Character Observations

The transcript follows a journey from Wisconsin to Minnesota, exploring themes of fear and abandonment. Phoebe receives mysterious messages, leading to discussions about their meanings. A tense encounter at a drugstore with a mysterious man adds to the intrigue. Reflections on physical touch and family dynamics reveal personal changes. The narrative concludes with an encounter with Mrs. Cadaver and a mysterious axe, leaving questions unanswered.

What does the narrator reflect on during the road trip through Minnesota?

• Her favorite books

• Her plans for the future

• Her excitement about the scenery

• Her fear of being left behind

What was the content of the mysterious message Phoebe and the narrator found?

• Everyone has his own agenda

• Don't judge a book by its cover

• Time heals all wounds

• Actions speak louder than words

How did Phoebe feel about the mysterious messages?

• Spooked

• Indifferent

• Amused

• Excited

What did Ben draw that was identical to the narrator's imagination?

• A pair of Indian moccasins with two moons

• A house with a garden

• A car driving through a forest

• A family portrait

Why did the narrator feel nervous at the drugstore?

• She was afraid of getting lost

• She lost her wallet

• She saw the nervous young man from Phoebe's house

• She couldn't find her friends

What did Ben notice about the narrator's reaction to being touched?

• She flinched

• She smiled

• She laughed

• She ignored it

What did the narrator remember about her mother when she was 9 or 10?

• Her mother snuggled close and talked about building a raft

• Her mother taught her how to cook

• Her mother took her on a trip

• Her mother read her a bedtime story

How did Phoebe's mother react to the mysterious messages?

• She was concerned and wanted to know who was sending them

• She thought they were from a friend

• She ignored them

• She found them amusing

What did Ben do when he saw Mrs. Cadaver?

• He offered to help her

• He ran away

• He asked her for directions

• He ignored her

What did the narrator observe about Phoebe's family dynamics?

• They were tense and avoided physical touch

• They were very affectionate

• They were always arguing

• They were indifferent to each other