Walk Two Moons Characters

Which example of text evidence BEST supports the following claim? Sal knew from the beginning of the story that her mother died, but she had not been able to admit it to herself.

• “...and it was only then, when I saw the stone and her name – Chanhassen “Sugar” Pickford Hiddle – and the engraving of the tree, that I knew, by myself and for myself, that she was not coming back” (253).

•   “The reason that Phoebe’s story reminds me of that plaster wall and the hidden fireplace is that beneath Phoebe’s story was another one. Mine” (3).

• “I had not mentioned my mother to anyone, not even Phoebe, except for the one time Phoebe had asked about her and I had only said she didn’t live with us” (61).

• “My mother especially liked Indian stories.  She knows about thunder gods, earth-makers, wise crows, sly coyotes, and shadow souls.  Her favorite stories were those about people who came back, after death, as a bird, a river, or a horse” (108).

Why is it so remarkable that Mrs. Partridge knows so much about what Phoebe does when Sal and Phoebe break into her house?

• Mrs. Partridge wasn’t home at the time.

• Mrs. Partridge is blind.

• Phoebe was speaking to Sal in a code only they knew.

• Sal and Phoebe were pretending to clean her home while sneaking around.

Throughout the story, Sal changes her opinions and beliefs about many people and events. Which of the following is NOT a topic Sal changed her opinion about?

• That Sal is to blame for her mother leaving.

• That Mrs. Cadaver is a terrible person.

• That Ben is someone she would like to have a relationship with.

• That Phoebe is dramatic and often over-the-top.

Which of the claims are best supported by the following evidence: In the text, Sal reveals that her mother had to carry her after she’d fallen out of a tree and broken her leg. Later that day, Sal’s mother gives birth, but loses the baby and when Sal’s father tells her that it wasn’t her fault, Sal states that she “didn’t believe him” (Creech 139). This detail reveals that Sal believes she is the reason her mother went into labor early and, consequently, that the baby died. In addition, Sal clarifies that “my mother, my father, and I all seemed fine and happy at our house until the baby died.” This implies that Sal believes her mother started to become sad only after the baby had died. Overall, these details imply that Sal believes her accident is the reason her mother lost the baby and that she believes her mother left because she was so miserable about the baby’s death.

• In Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech, Sal believes she is responsible for her mother leaving.

• In Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech, Sal believes Mrs. Cadaver is trying to replace her mother.

• In Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech, Sal believes her parents were unhappy because they only had one child.

• In Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech, Sal believes she is traveling to Idaho to bring her mother home.

According to the text, what important lesson does Sal learn on her journey?

• Sal learns the importance of nature and the environment.

• Sal learns how to be kind and loving from her grandparents.

• Sal learns that it's okay to be sad sometimes.

• Sal learns the value of friendship and family.

How does Sal's journey in Walk Two Moons contribute to her personal growth?

• Sal learns to appreciate the beauty of nature.

• Sal learns to overcome her fear of snakes.

• Sal learns to let go of her anger towards her mother.

• Sal learns to become more independent and self-reliant.

What is the role of Sal's friend Phoebe in the story?

• Phoebe helps Sal find her mom

• Phoebe tells Sal a story about her own mom

• Phoebe is Sal's best friend

• Phoebe disappears just like Sal's mom

How does Sal's journey in Walk Two Moons impact her relationship with her grandparents?

• Sal becomes closer to her grandparents

• Sal starts to dislike her grandparents

• Sal argues with her grandparents throughout the journey

• Sal ignores her grandparents during the journey

Which is true about Sal's friend, Phoebe?

• She is proud of her family

• She is critical of others

• She is dramatic

• All of the above

Who is the protagonist of 'Walk Two Moons'?

• Salamanca Tree Hiddle

• Phoebe Winterbottom

• Mrs. Cadaver

• Ben Finney