Family Adventures and Challenges

The story follows a family traveling through South Dakota, where they take a detour to the Missouri River. They encounter a boy with a knife, leading to a tense situation. Graham is bitten by a snake, requiring a hospital visit. The narrative explores themes of family, nature, and memory, highlighted by the symbolic singing tree.

What was the weather like in South Dakota?

• Hotter than blazes

• Cold and snowy

• Mild and sunny

• Rainy and windy

Where did Gramps take a detour to?

• Yellowstone Park

• Missouri River

• Grand Canyon

• Niagara Falls

What did Graham and Gramps do in the river?

• Built a sandcastle

• Went fishing

• Kicked water at each other

• Collected stones

What did Sal's mother do before she left?

• Cut her hair

• Bought a new car

• Moved to a new city

• Started a new job

Who approached the family at the river?

• A boy with a knife

• A lost hiker

• A fisherman

• A park ranger

What did the boy claim about the land?

• It was a public park

• It was a camping site

• It was private property

• It was a wildlife reserve

How did Gramps distract the boy?

• By offering him money

• By telling a story

• By skipping stones

• By singing a song

What happened to Graham at the river?

• She lost her shoes

• She caught a fish

• She found a treasure

• She was bitten by a snake

What did the boy do to help Graham?

• Ran away

• Gave her medicine

• Sucked the venom out

• Called the police

Where did Graham spend the night after the incident?

• In the car

• In the hospital

• At a friend's house

• In a hotel