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1. In what year does the story take place?

1959.

2. What kind of neighborhood does Betsey live in?

Middle class.

3. How old is Betsey?

13.

4. What is Betsey's position in her family?

Oldest child.

5. What are the names of Betsey's siblings?

Margot, Sharon, Allard.

6. In the first chapter, what do Betsey's two sisters fight about?

Bathroom privileges.

7. What kind of trouble does Allard get into in Chapter 1?

He sets a fire.

8. Who is Charlie?

Betsey's brother.

9. What was the result of Charlie getting kicked out of school?

Coming to live with the Brown family.

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