Character Interactions and Themes in Literature

Rob and Sistine return to the Kentucky Star motel at dusk. They encounter Willie Mae, who shares her wisdom about anger and self-rescue. Sistine is struck by Willie Mae's insights and sees her as a prophetess, likening her to figures painted on the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Rob reflects on the idea of Willie Mae being a conduit for divine messages.

What time of day is it when Rob and Sistine start walking back to the Kentucky Star?

• Midnight

• Morning

• Noon

• Dusk

What does Sistine say she needs to do when they reach the motel?

• Go to sleep

• Do her homework

• Feed the tiger

• Call her mother

Who do Rob and Sistine meet in the parking lot?

• A hotel manager

• A stranger

• Willie Mae

• A police officer

What does Willie Mae recognize in Sistine?

• Her anger

• Her curiosity

• Her happiness

• Her fear

What does Willie Mae offer to Sistine?

• A piece of advice

• A stick of gum

• A book

• A ride home

What does Willie Mae say about anger?

• It's a rare emotion

• It's something she knows well

• It's something to be proud of

• It's a sign of weakness

What advice does Willie Mae give to Sistine?

• Ask for help

• Ignore your problems

• Rescue yourself

• Wait for someone to rescue you

How does Sistine describe Willie Mae after she leaves?

• A friend

• A stranger

• A prophetess

• A teacher

What does Rob think about the term 'prophetess'?

• He finds it fitting

• He disagrees with it

• He is confused by it

• He ignores it