Understanding Characters and Events in Literature

The transcript follows a narrative involving Phoebe and Sal, exploring themes of friendship, family, and mystery. Phoebe invites Sal to her home, where they encounter Miss Partridge, a peculiar neighbor. Phoebe shares a story from the State Fair, highlighting her father's age guessing incident. Over blackberry pie, they reflect on Miss Partridge's abilities and Phoebe's suspicions about Mrs. Cadaver, adding a layer of intrigue to the story.

What did Phoebe do when she sat next to Sal at lunch?

• She invited Sal to her house for dinner.

• She ignored Sal.

• She asked Sal for homework help.

• She borrowed Sal's book.

Why was Sal relieved about Phoebe's invitation?

• She wanted to avoid seeing her dad with Margaret.

• She disliked eating at home.

• She wanted to make new friends.

• She was curious about Phoebe's house.

What job did Margaret help Sal's father find?

• A chef

• A teacher

• A doctor

• A farm machinery salesman

Who did Sal and Phoebe encounter on the porch?

• Sal's father

• Phoebe's mother

• Miss Partridge

• Margaret

What was Miss Partridge's peculiar behavior?

• She painted portraits.

• She danced on the porch.

• She guessed people's ages by feeling their faces.

• She sang loudly.

What did the man at the State Fair do?

• He guessed people's ages.

• He performed magic tricks.

• He sold cotton candy.

• He played the guitar.

How did Phoebe's father react to the age-guessing man?

• He was amused.

• He laughed and walked away.

• He was upset because the man guessed he was older.

• He ignored the man.

What dessert was Phoebe's mother making?

• Lemon tart

• Chocolate cake

• Blackberry pie

• Apple pie

What did Sal claim to have an allergy to?

• Apples

• Milk

• Blackberries

• Peanuts

What was Phoebe's theory about Mrs. Cadaver?

• She was a retired actress.

• She was a famous singer.

• She was involved in something sinister.

• She was a secret agent.