In paragraph 3, what facts does the reader learn regarding Sal’s father and Mrs. Cadaver?

What can you infer about why Sal ignores Mrs. Cadaver’s “whole existence”?

• Sal is too busy finding gifts for her mother and doesn’t want to pack.

• Sal does not want to have to write letters if they leave the farm.

• Sal sees a connection between Mrs. Cadaver and the move away from the farm.

• Sal is worried because she knows her grandparents will not like Mrs. Cadaver.

What does Sal’s father mean when he says, “She’s in the fields, the air, the barn, the walls, the trees”?

• He’s referring to a ghost haunting the farm.

• He feels the lingering presence of Sal's mother everywhere on the farm.

• The farm is full of hidden secrets about Sal’s mother.

• Sal’s father is trying to scare Mrs. Cadaver into leaving.

What do you think Sal’s father means when he says the purpose of their move is “to learn about bravery and courage”?

(Complete the table part.)

. Think about the actions of Sal’s father in the passage and what you can infer about what he is thinking or feeling.

Sal’s Father’s Actions: He brings gifts home for Sal’s mother.

He brings gifts home for Sal’s mother.

Explain your inference.

Father's Action: He carves Sal’s mother’s name in the new cement.

What is your inference?

He carves Sal’s mother’s name in the new cement.

Explain your inference.

Answer explanation

Father's Action: He changes the sign on the farm from For Sale to For Rent.

What is your inference?

He changes the sign on the farm from For Sale to For Rent.

Explain your inference.