Understanding Characters and Events in Literature

In this chapter, Gram and Gramps are unable to sleep and discuss their curiosity about PB. Mr. Birkway visits Phoebe's house to apologize for reading her journal aloud and reveals the truth about Mrs. Cadaver's past, including the tragic accident that killed her husband and blinded her mother. Phoebe struggles with the mystery of her mother's disappearance, while the narrator reflects on Mrs. Cadaver's loss and the challenges of life.

What is the setting of Gram and Gramps' sleepless night?

• A beach house

• A city apartment

• A suburban home

• A cabin near Yellowstone

What caused trouble similar to the journals?

• A broken vase

• A mysterious phone call

• A love letter from the egg man

• A lost diary

What activity is Prudence excited about during dinner?

• Soccer

• Painting

• Cheerleading

• Ballet

Who arrives at Phoebe's house, causing a stir?

• A delivery man

• A police officer

• A neighbor

• Mr. Birkway

What does Mr. Birkway apologize for?

• Being late

• Reading Phoebe's journal aloud

• Breaking a vase

• Losing a book

Who is Mrs. Cadaver in relation to Mr. Birkway?

• His cousin

• His sister

• His neighbor

• His aunt

What tragic event does Mr. Birkway explain?

• A flood

• A plane crash

• A car accident

• A house fire

What is Phoebe concerned about after Mr. Birkway's visit?

• Her lost pet

• Her broken toy

• Her grades

• Her missing mother

What does the narrator reflect on regarding Mrs. Cadaver?

• Her gardening

• Her tragic experiences

• Her singing

• Her cooking skills