Lyddie Chapter 15: Rachel

Who was placed in an insane asylum?

• Mom

• Dad

• Rachel

• Uncle Judah

How is Rachel a problem for Lyddie?

• The corporation doesn't allow children.

• It will cost Lyddie extra money for room and board.

• Lyddie does not love Rachel.

• Rachel is trying to steal Lyddie's job.

Who came to visit Lyddie and brought Lyddie many conflicts?

• Mom

• Dad

• Charlie

• Uncle Judah

How do Uncle Judah's plans for Lyddie's farm affect the plot of the story?

• Judah's plans to pay off the farm will make it possible for Lyddie and her family to reunite.
• Judah's plans to continue renting the farm to others will postpone Lyddie's return to the farm.
• Judah's plans to sell the farm will make it very difficult, or impossible, to reclaim the farm.
• Judah's plans to tear down Lyddie's cabin to build a windmill will leave Lyddie and her family without a home to return to.

Read the following passage about Rachel coming to live with Lyddie at the boarding house.
"Mrs. Bedlow looked doubtful, but she didn't say no.  She just sighed and started to peel again..."
What does this passage reveal about Mrs. Bedlow's personality?

• she is tolerant and sympathetic
• she always obeys the rules
• she is confused and angry
• she is cold and uncaring

Why does Uncle Judah claim he needs to sell the farm?

• To pay for Charlie to go to college.

• To pay for Aunt Clarissa to go to college.

• To pay for Rachel to go to school.

• To pay for Brattleboro, the insane asylum.

What warning does Mr. Marsden give Lyddie?

• Lyddie will be fired if she can't keep up the pace

• Rachel should not be seen outside the boarding house

• Brigid will be fired if she can't keep up the pace

• She must train Brigid properly or she will be fired

Lyddie decides to train Brigid more properly because

• Brigid reminds Lyddie of her sister, Rachel

• Lyddie wants to please Mr. Marsden

• Lyddie wants to please Diana

• Brigid is bribing Lyddie with hot Cheetos.

Lyddie writes to Charlie to tell him

• He needs to come pick up Rachel.

• She is not interested in going back to the farm anymore.

• He is the man of the family and needs to stand up to Uncle Judah.

• About her plans to sign the petition

What inference can you make about Rachel based on her behavior and appearance in Chapter 15?

• She was not fed well or treated properly.

• She was forced to sleep outside in the cold.

• She was very well taken care of.

• She was forced to join the circus.