Narrator's Reflections and Relationships

The narrator, a 13-year-old girl, recounts her life in Bybanks, Kentucky, and her subsequent move to Euclid, Ohio, with her father. She describes her initial impressions of the new place, meeting Margaret, and noticing a mysterious face in the window, which belongs to Phoebe Winterbottom. The narrator shares how Phoebe's imaginative story parallels her own life, particularly the discovery of a hidden fireplace behind a plaster wall, symbolizing hidden stories and emotions.

Where did the narrator spend most of her childhood?

• New York City, New York

• Bybanks, Kentucky

• Euclid, Ohio

• Los Angeles, California

What was the narrator's first impression of Euclid, Ohio?

• The houses were closely packed with little greenery.

• It was full of trees and nature.

• It was a quiet village with a river.

• It was a bustling city with skyscrapers.

How did the narrator feel about moving to Euclid, Ohio?

• Excited

• Joyful

• Indifferent

• Reluctant

What did the narrator's father say about Margaret's house?

• It was their new home.

• It was a vacation spot.

• It was a temporary place.

• It was a friend's house.

What did the narrator compare the houses in Euclid to?

• Cabins

• Skyscrapers

• Castles

• Birdhouses

Who is Margaret in the story?

• The narrator's sister

• The narrator's teacher

• The narrator's new neighbor

• The lady with wild red hair

What did the narrator want to retrieve from her old home?

• A photograph

• A toy

• A book

• Something under the floorboards

What did the narrator notice in the window next door?

• A bird

• A girl's face

• A cat

• A boy's face

Who is Phoebe Winterbottom?

• A girl with a vivid imagination

• The narrator's cousin

• A famous author

• The narrator's teacher

What was the narrator's relationship with Phoebe?

• They were cousins.

• They were classmates.

• They became friends.

• They were neighbors.