The Clark sisters witness their mother Cecile's arrest by the police. They pretend not to be her children to avoid being taken away. The sisters reflect on Cecile's arrest, discussing rights and potential consequences. Returning home, they find the kitchen in disarray and decide to clean it up, hoping Cecile will return soon.

What is the main focus of the introduction in Chapter 26?

• The sisters' relationship with their mother

• The sisters' daily routine

• The sisters' encounter with the police

• The sisters' school life

How do the sisters initially react to the police presence?

• They try to stay quiet

• They run away

• They confront the police

• They call for help

What does Cecile claim about the sisters when questioned by the police?

• They are her students

• They are her children

• They belong to the Clarks down the street

• They are her neighbors

Why do the sisters decide to walk away from the scene?

• To avoid being taken by the police

• To find help

• To get food

• To follow Cecile

What are the sisters worried about after Cecile's arrest?

• Being sent to juvenile hall

• Losing their home

• Missing school

• Not having enough food

What do the sisters find when they return home?

• A surprise party

• A note from Cecile

• A ransacked kitchen

• A clean kitchen

What does the state of the kitchen suggest about the police search?

• It was thorough and respectful

• It was helpful and organized

• It was chaotic and destructive

• It was quick and unnoticed

Why do the sisters decide to clean the kitchen?

• To prepare for a party

• To make it look right for Cecile's return

• To impress their neighbors

• To pass the time