Summer+of+the+Swans

Q: Aunt Willie would not allow Wanda to ride on the motor scooter. Why did she change her mind? A: Because Wandacalled Aunt Willie old and Aunt Willie decided to ride the scooter herself. (p. 26)

Q: Why does Sarah feel that looks are very important? A: Sarah's sister Wanda is very pretty and gets a lot of attention. (p. 31)

Q: Why did Charlie like his watch so much? A: The noise (ticking) blocks out other sounds. (p. 37)

Q: When Charlie ventured out at night he felt connected to the night. Why did he feel more comfortable at night? A: It was quiet and he felt at peace. (p. 63)

Q: When Charlie disappears, Aunt Willie blames herself. What was she doing that she causes her to blame herself? A: Watching TV (p. 77)

Q: Sarah accuses Joe Melby of stealing Charlie's watch. What does she do to Joe Melby? A: Puts a "FINK" sign on his back (p. 79)

Q: How did Sara learn that Joe Melby did not steal Charlie's watch? A: Her friend, Mary, Mom had told Mary the story about Aunt Willie going over to see Mrs. Melby. Joe had explained to Aunt Willie what happened with the watch. (p 97)

Q: Who stole Charlie's watch? A: Kids that were teasing Charlie outside of a hardware store. (p. 97)

Q: Why does Aunt WIllie associate the mine with tragedy? A: Aunt Willie's brother and uncle were killed there. (p. 99)

Q: What does Joe Melby find in the woods that lets them know Charlie is near? A: Charlie's brown felt slipper

Q: Sara compares her own 'getting lost' experience to Charlies. What was Sara's lost expererince? A: Sara had the measles and got lost going back from the bathroom and ended up on the kitchen.

Q: What was wrong with Charlie: A: When he was 3, he had high fevers that almost took his life and left him brain damaged.

Q: Why does Charlie wander away from the house? A: To look for the swans.

Q: What does everyone always ask Charlie for? A: The time, so he can show them his watch.

Q: Why doesn't Sara like Joe Melby? A: She thinks he stole Charlie's watch.