Remarkably Bright Creatures pgs 13-43

What happened to Tova's son, Erik?

• He moved to Seattle the second he graduated from high school

• He disappeared and was presumed to have taken his own life

• He became a marine biologist and lives in Maine

• He joined the Navy and is stationed abroad

Why did Aunt Jeanne move into a mobile home?

• To be closer to her family

• To pay off medical bills

• To start a new business

• To travel more easily

What is the significance of the clematis vines in Aunt Jeanne's story?

• They are a source of conflict with her landlord

• They are a gift from her sister

• They are used for medicinal purposes

• They are a symbol of her childhood

Analyze why Tova might feel a "void" in her life that holds "no sweetness, only bitterness."

• Because she is estranged from her brother

• Because her son disappeared

• Because she has financial difficulties

• Because she dislikes her job

What reasoning does Cameron use to refute Sissy Baker's claim about the snake?

• Snakes are not found in that area

• Snakes do not have eyelids

• Snakes are afraid of clematis vines

• Snakes are nocturnal

Evaluate why Marcellus is concerned about Terry discovering his escapades.

• Terry might make him live in the Eel Shark tank

• Terry might feed him less

• Terry might replace him with another octopus

• Terry might increase security measures

What does Tova find at her door when she returns home?

• A letter from her brother

• An animal

• A package from the Knit-Wits

• A bouquet of flowers

What does Tova do with the message from Charter Village Long-Term Care Center?

• She listens to it immediately

• She deletes it without listening

• She forwards it to her brother

• She saves it for later

Why does Tova feel irritated when people ask if she wants to talk about Erik?

• She feels they are being insincere

• She believes talking won't change anything

• She thinks they are prying into her personal life

• She feels it picks at her emotional scabs

What does Marcellus risk by snacking on too many fish?

• Attracting Terry's attention

• Getting sick

• Running out of food

• Losing his enclosure