Understanding Sally's Character and Relationships

The transcript explores Sally's life, focusing on her beauty, the restrictions imposed by her father, her style, and her friendships. It delves into her isolation at school, her dreams of escaping her current life, and her deep desire for love and acceptance. The narrative paints a picture of a young girl yearning for freedom and a place where she can be herself without judgment.

How do the boys at school perceive Sally?

• They think she is too quiet.

• They think she is too loud.

• They find her intimidating.

• They find her beautiful.

What does Sally's father believe about her beauty?

• It is a family trait.

• It is a sign of intelligence.

• It is a source of trouble.

• It is a blessing.

What does Sally want to learn from the narrator?

• How to dance.

• How to paint her eyes like Cleopatra.

• How to cook.

• How to sew.

What does Sally's father remember about his sister?

• She was sad and couldn't go out.

• She was very strict.

• She was very religious.

• She was a great dancer.

What does Sally's mother think about wearing black?

• It is dangerous for young girls.

• It is too formal.

• It is fashionable.

• It is too expensive.

Why did Sally and Cheryl stop being friends?

• They had a disagreement over a boy.

• There was a physical altercation.

• Cheryl moved away.

• Sally moved away.

What does Sally do when she is alone at the schoolyard fence?

• She sings a song.

• She closes her eyes.

• She talks to herself.

• She reads a book.

How does Sally change after school?

• She becomes a different Sally.

• She becomes more rebellious.

• She becomes more cheerful.

• She becomes more talkative.

What does Sally do with her skirt after school?

• She shortens it.

• She pulls it straight.

• She changes it.

• She decorates it.

What does Sally do with the blue paint on her eyelids?

• She ignores it.

• She adds more.

• She rubs it off.

• She changes the color.