One Crazy Summer: Glass of Water

(abstract) Sleepy and "sweet voiced", is how Delphine describes a voice tone. What does she mean by such a description?

• Fern uses her outdoor voice.

• Cecile uses her soft voice.

• Fern speaks with caution and kindness.

• Cecile speaks with caution and kindness.

(implied) About Delphine's watch/Timex, what is implied in the statement, "I can count on it to keep things running on schedule."

• It is very reliable.

• It matches my schedule.

• It is just as good as Vonetta's.

• It makes everything run.

(Inference) What could be inferred, by this statement, "Papa could never bring himself to say no to Fern."

• Cecile's house will be an easy adjustment.

• Fern's assumption that she should get her, way may be a problem.

• Fern will take on her responsibility to make Cecile happy.

• Fern getting her way is likely to continue with everyone.

(concrete) What did Fern make very clear, that she did not want to be called?

• Bernie

• Little Girl

• Baby Girl

• Girl

(implied) Delphine reflected on Fern and Cecile years ago. How did this reflection leave Delphine feeling and why?

• Angry, because Cecile had shifted.

• Good, because she didn't want Fern to remember that time.

• Somewhat confused, because Cecile's motherly side seemed to have diminished.

• She had no feeling, she didn't care.

(non-literal) Delphine reflects from years ago and found that it was "funny" how Cecile had even thought to give Fern a last drink. What did she mean by "funny"?

• It was silly.

• It made her laugh.

• It was strange.

• It was expected.

(concrete) When did Delphine wish her Timex was not so reliable?

• When she was reading.

• When she was eating.

• When she was relaxing in the tub.

• When her sisters were asleep.

(inference) Why might it be important that Delphine hear, even when she is sleeping?

• To carry out her responsibilities as the oldest sister.

• To get a nap in before it is time to wake up in the morning.

• To stop Fern from sleep walking.

• To read the book that she loves, in peace.

(concrete) On what page in this chapter, did Cecile make it clear that it was not her idea for her daughters to visit?

• 51

• 54

• 50

• 53

(concrete) It took less time for Vonetta and Fern to bathe than it did Delphine.

• True

• False