Exploring Family Connections in The Relatives Came

The story describes a summer visit from relatives who travel from Virginia to spend time with family. They leave early in the morning, journeying through the day and night, thinking of their home and the family awaiting them. Upon arrival, there is a joyful reunion filled with hugs and laughter. The relatives stay for weeks, sharing meals, helping with chores, and enjoying each other's company. Eventually, they return to Virginia, leaving behind cherished memories and looking forward to the next summer's visit.

Who is the author of 'The Relatives Came'?

• Cynthia Ryland

• Stephen Gamal

• Virginia Woolf

• Mark Twain

What did the relatives pack in their station wagon?

• Water bottles, chips, and fruits

• Ice cream, cookies, and sandwiches

• Juice, bread, and cheese

• Ice chest full of soda pop, boxes of crackers, and bologna sandwiches

At what time did the relatives leave Virginia?

• 6:00 in the morning

• 6:00 in the evening

• 4:00 in the morning

• 4:00 in the evening

What did the relatives think about during their journey?

• The weather and their pets

• The traffic and road conditions

• Their jobs and upcoming events

• Their almost purple grapes and the family waiting for them

What was the first thing the relatives did upon arrival?

• Hugged everyone

• Ate dinner

• Went to sleep

• Unpacked their bags

How many hugs did one have to go through to get from the kitchen to the front room?

• At least two

• At least four

• At least three

• At least six

Where did the relatives sleep during their stay?

• In their station wagon

• In tents outside

• In a hotel nearby

• Some squeezed in with the family, others on the floor

What did the relatives help with during their stay?

• Cleaning the house

• Cooking meals

• Painting the house

• Tending the garden and fixing broken things

What did the relatives promise in return for eating all the strawberries and melons?

• That the family could eat their grapes and peaches in Virginia

• To bring more food next time

• To send gifts

• To visit more often

What did the relatives think about on their way back to Virginia?

• Their dark purple grapes and missing the family

• The traffic and their pets

• The weather and road conditions

• Their jobs and upcoming events