2. What change does Jerome make in the presence of Mr. and Mrs. Grouch?
(a) He fixes better meals so he can share with them
(b) He sleeps better when they are there
(c) He learns how to sing like animals
(d) He begins to talk about himself and his past

3. How does Emma Lou feel about Donald?
(a) She is fascinated by him
(b) She feels rage toward him for letting his dog kill animals
(c) She has a heartfelt desire to see him move away
(d) She wants to bump into him in the woods

4. Who is Amby?
(a) The youngest Eppy boy
(b) A boy from school
(c) The oldest Eppy boy
(d) A boy from town

5. What tasty dessert did Jerome make for Emma Lou?
(a) Shortcake
(b) Berry scones
(c) Fresh bread
(d) Muffins

Short Answer Questions

1. Who takes up caring for Mrs. Grouch's babies?

2. Jerome begins to be aware of the fact that...

3. Emma Lou probably gets her tough-guy attitude from...

4. Who is Emma Lou Eppy?

5. Emma tries to teach the raccoons, using...

Short Essay Questions

1. Jerome tells Old Grouch that he dealt with sad people. What was so sad about Jerome's profession?

2. Why does Emma Lou, initially, want to pay a visit to Jerome?

3. Why does Strong Heart come barking toward Jerome's house? What happens to him?

4. What does Jerome gather from Old Grouch's behavior while the baby skunks are under the house? What might his conclusions reveal about his own past?

5. Write a short essay about the subtle clues regarding Jerome's life. This is something of a fantasy story, but there are real life elements that are only mentioned in passing. What are they, and what do they indicate?

6. Why would a person use a store window for the front of his home?

7. When Jerome wakes up, the little fawn is hungry. What makes this passage humorous?

8. How does Emma Lou know the mountain lion is gone? Why doesn't she tell Jerome?

9. How does Jerome deal with the rats who have nested in his wall?

10. Discuss Ben's visit to Jerome. What do we learn about the Eppys and Ben in this chapter?

(see the answer keys)

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