CH 9 Questions MILCReek PoND BY Kay Carroll

Using context clues define "caterwauling."

• Burping or belching

• howling or screeching

• purring or primping

• whispering or silent

Where did Molly go after she left work at the Neuman's that evening?

• The short way home FAR AWAY from Mr. Jackson's "big plantation"

• The long way home CLOSE TO Mr. Jackson's "big plantation"

• Straight HOME

• Straight home to Mr. Jackson's PLACE

How did Molly say Alex described Mr. Jackson's house?

• "terrible years ago and still terrible"

• "terrible, old and rundown"

• “good-looking” years ago, then it got run down, and then it got “right-nice” again

• "good-looking years ago, then run down,

  and still run down"

Who was the not-so old woman sitting on the porch and why did she stop Molly?

• Jean, She stopped Molly because she crossed they property

• Ma, She stopped Molly because she was late

• Mr. Richmond, He stopped Molly because he didn't like her

• A ghost, It was dark outside

Why was the person so mean and what caused her to get even madder(fiercer)?

What had Mr. Jackson, Jean's father, hoped living up North would do for her?

• He'd hoped it would make her rich and famous

• He'd hoped it would make her look and act her age

• He'd hoped it would get her a husband and children

• He'd hoped it would make her more gentle and easygoing

What kind of relationship did Molly have with Mr. Jackson before his daughter returned?

• He was cranky all the time and told Molly to shut up talking too much.

• They were like father and daughter.

• He was lonely. So he willingly listened to Molly talk a lot, then sent her home.

• He would run Molly off his place like his daughter Jean wanted to do.

Using context clues, define " cantankerous"

• angelic

• bad-tempered

• even-tempered

• strange

What was Molly's reaction to Mr. Jackson's suggestion that she leave?

Molly most likely _____ develop a friendship with Mr. Jackson's daughter Jean.