Chapters 34-40

Before we read, let's predict what Sal and Phoebe will do now that Sal knows that the lunatic is Sergeant Bickel's son.

What will Sal and Phoebe's plan include?  What will the results be?


Now that we have read the chapters, how accurate were your predictions?  What surprised you?

Go back to what you wrote about men and the word "lunatic".   After reading chapter 37, explain why Ben prefers to not use the word.

Discuss how you think the Winterbottom family might change over the next year.  Why will these changes occur? Be specific.

What do these quotes say about Sal, Margaret Cadaver, Gram and Gramps?

“I went to see Margaret Cadaver, and we had a long talk, and that’s when

I found out how she met my father. It was painful to talk with her, and I

even cried in front of her, but afterward I understood why my father liked

to be with her.” (page 254)

“Gram closed her eyes for the next hour as Gramps drove toward Coeur

d’Alene, he and I listened to her rattly breathing. I watched her lying there

so still, so calm. ‘Gramps,’ I whispered. ‘She looks a little gray, doesn’t she?’

‘Yes she does chickabiddy, yes she does.’ He stepped on the gas and we 

raced toward Coeur d’Alene.” (page 255)