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CHAPTER THIRTEEN
1. What surprises Mrs. McConnell about Mrs. Griffin’s visit?
Susan was the last one to see Griffin
2. How does Mrs. Griffin surprise Susan?
She found out what Mr.Griffin thought of her
3. Mrs. Griffin is certain Susan is lying about her teacher conference with Mr. Griffin. List
her reasons.
The watch, shifty behavior, the lady with Griffin
4. How do Susan’s parents react when Mrs. Griffin accuses her of lying?
They were protective of Susan
5. What does Mrs. Griffin know about David? Mark?
David- Assignment blew away
Mark- Got in trouble for copying paper
CHAPTER FOURTEEN
1. Why does David’s Grandmother believe he is secretly seeing his Daddy? What proof do
you think she has?
The ring because he's always gone
2. Lana tells Lt. Baca about the turned-up ground and gives him the prescription bottle.
What else does she say to expose the kidnappers?
The ground was over turned and troubles with Mr.Griffin and Mark and gave info of the spot with Mark
3. What new plans do they make for the car?
Jeff's garage and spray paint it and take it to Zunna
4. Why does Mark think the news report is false?
David took the ring but Mark doesn't know so it's false to him
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CHAPTER FIFTEEN
1. Why does David take the ring?
It's a momento of his father
2. The blowing wind may be a symbol of freedom in this novel. Explain its possible
importance in the following events:
David and Susan’s first meeting- Wind signifies the shoe imprint from Susan
the picnic by the waterfall- Blows while they take Griffin up there
the inscription on the ring- Freedom blows like the wind
3. Why does the lady from the other house smile through the window at Susan?
The beds weren't made and She's used to seeing things clean
4. What is Susan’s opinion of David’s grandmother?
Sharp and definitly not going to give ring back
5. Why does Susan call Jeff’s house?
She wants to talk to him about the ring and update him
CHAPTER SIXTEEN
1. In what ways do we see that the Garrett’s do not see their son Jeff as a real person?
They don't see flaws in him and that he's good
2. Mystery stories rely on inference, the act of drawing a conclusion that is not actually
stated. Using inference, what information will Mrs. Griffin learn from the newspaper?
The whole Lana connection and found out that was Mark's girlfriend
3. Why does David’s grandmother refuse to attend church?
The reverend said if you don't take care of earthly responsibilities, she won't go to heaven
4. Explain what David’s grandmother means in the following quotation. “The winds of
freedom are filled with laughter.”
Mrs.Ruggles thinks that her son left his wife and said because the son is not very fun to him
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5. What clue in the story reveals the identity of Irma Ruggle’s visitor?
The guy with funny eyes
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
1. Why do Betsy and Jeff stop by to see Susan?
Betsy needs alibi
2. What is surprising about David’s grandmother’s death?
There was someone in the room with her
3. Do you think Betsy and Jeff believe Mark has killed the old woman?
Yes, they play it off though
4. The first paragraph of the chapter discusses the wind. Why do you suppose the author
writes about the wind blowing again at this point in the story?
The truth is finally going to come out
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
1. What are the implications of Susan’s statement “I did that” on page 208?
Confronted Mark that she contributed to the death of grandma Ruggles and told about ring
2. What is Jeff worried about?
He doesn't want to drive Mr.Griffin's car
3. Why doesn’t Mark gag Susan?
The wind is loud enough
4. How does Mark feel after he sets the fire?
He feels calm and happy
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5. How does Susan feel about Mark?
She loves him but hates him
6. Why does Susan scream, “I’m going to die, You’re glad, aren’t you?”
7. How does Mrs. Griffin respond?
She thinks Griffin is getting payback, but Mrs.Griffin says she wouldn't want that
CHAPTER NINETEEN
1. Mrs. McConnell tells Susan, “It is only by facing things that you ever put them behind
you.” What do you think is good or bad about this advice?
You have to have some regrets or you won't learn anything
2. How does Mrs. Griffin recognize the car?
She knows by heart the interior
3. Why is the whole family going to counseling?
So they can all get help together
4. Do you think the proposed penalties are fair? Explain.
Yes, they are all guilty in a way
5. How does the last verse in Susan’s, “Song for Ophelia,” explain why she becomes involved
with Mark and the others?
She wanted attention and that song made her vulnerable
6. What may the reader infer from the last paragraph?
She's matured and accepted responsibilities
7. “Coming-of-Age” stories are usually about “Loss of Innocence” or “Rite of Passage.” State
what kind of story this is and why.
Loss of innocence- Susan changes to be bad
Rite of Passage- Susan gets stronger