Character Actions and Reactions in a Story

Charlie spends her summer in the Blue Ridge Mountains, engaging in various activities like playing cards, biking, and learning to crochet. She maintains connections with friends and family through calls and letters, while making daily wishes. A visit from Social Services brings news that her mother is doing better, prompting a potential return to Raleigh. Charlie faces an emotional dilemma about leaving her current life and her beloved dog, Wishbone, behind.

Where does the story in Chapter 28 take place?

• Sierra Nevada

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Blue Ridge Mountains

What activity did the narrator enjoy after Bible School?

• Swimming in the lake

• Reading books in the library

• Playing cards on Howard's porch

• Hiking in the mountains

What did the narrator and friends sell from a wagon?

• Old toys and books

• Lemonade and cookies

• Handmade crafts

• Vegetables and bread-and-butter pickles

Who taught the narrator how to crochet?

• Mrs. Spring

• Mrs. Autumn

• Mrs. Summer

• Mrs. Winter

What did Jackie not achieve?

• Getting a bank teller job

• Becoming a file clerk

• Finding a new boyfriend

• Quitting her Waffle House job

What did Scrappy mention in his letters?

• His plans to travel

• His new job

• The cold weather

• The hot weather and jailhouse food

What unusual things did the narrator wish upon?

• A falling leaf and a river stone

• A butterfly and a camel-shaped cloud

• A bird and a mountain peak

• A shooting star and a rainbow

Who visited Gus and Bertha's house from Social Services?

• A police officer

• A social worker

• A school teacher

• A family friend

What did the social worker say about the situation in Raleigh?

• It had worsened

• It had improved

• It remained the same

• It was uncertain

What was Charlie's reaction to the news about Raleigh?

• Angry

• Confused and scared

• Indifferent

• Excited