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1. What does Todd think about Manchee, his dog, at the beginning of the novel?

Todd finds Manchee to be an annoyance. He never wanted a dog, but Cillian bought him for Todd's birthday. Even though Todd did not want the dog, he has to feed him, train him, wash him, and take him for walks.

2. When is Todd's birthday, and why is this a special birhday?

Todd will be 13 in 30 more days. He has lived 12 years of 13 months and another 12 months besides. It is a special birthday, because he will become a man when he turns 13.

3. What do Todd and Manchee discover when they are in the swamp in Chapter 1?

Todd and Manchee discover a place where there is quiet. That is unusual because the thoughts of every man can always be heard. It is called the Noise, and it is impossible to get away from it. The quiet they discover is a hole in the Noise.

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