Narrative Reflections and Relationships

The transcript narrates a story set in New Hampshire, focusing on the narrator's friendship with Celeste, a girl from New York. It explores themes of cultural differences, personal loss, and the impact of friendship. The narrator reflects on memories of their mother, the changing seasons, and the challenges faced in a predominantly white town. The story concludes with a promise to reunite with Celeste in New York, highlighting the enduring bond between the two friends.

What is the main setting described at the beginning of the transcript?

• A bustling city

• A snowy mountain

• A quiet village

• A vibrant autumn landscape

How did Celeste's mother discover Peterborough?

• Through a friend

• On a bus tour

• During a business trip

• By reading a book

Why were egg creams added to the coffee shop menu?

• The owner liked them

• Tourists frequently requested them

• They were a local favorite

• They were easy to make

How does the narrator describe the town after Celeste is gone?

• Unchanged

• Completely different

• Absolutely the same

• Both different and the same

What surprises the narrator about the snowplow?

• Its speed

• Its quiet power

• Its color

• Its size

What does the narrator wish to tell her father about her pain?

• It is similar to her mother's

• It is temporary

• It is not real

• It is unbearable

What does the narrator recall about her mother's language?

• It was always poetic

• It was sometimes harsh

• It was never understood

• It was always kind

What nickname does the narrator's father use for her?

• Treehouse

• Treetop

• Treeline

• Treelimb

What does Celeste's father do for a living?

• He is a teacher

• He is a banker

• He manages money

• He is a chef

What shared activity helps the narrator and Celeste bond?

• Laughing together

• Reading books

• Playing piano

• Cooking meals