3. When Odd looks in Fungus Man's file cabinet in chapter thirteen, what does Odd find under the name Robert Thomas Robertson, Fungus Man's real name?

4. What is Odd looking for when he first enters Fungus Man's home?

5. What does Odd say that Penny's hand feels like in Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 6 describe the conversation between Odd and Viola about her dream.

2. Describe what happens when Odd steps into the black room.

3. What does the chief of police tell Odd about what to say about Harlo and the chase?

4. How is Granny Sugars described in Chapter 1?

5. Describe what Odd feels when he watches the Fugus Man at Stormy's ice cream shop?

6. What does Stormy and Odd discuss in Chapter 21 about marriage?

7. What does Stormy and Odd talk about when he first tells her about breaking into Robertson's house?

8. In chapter one how does Odd describe what he is after he has confronted Harlo?

9. Describe the scene in chapter fifteen when Odd goes to find Ozzie's cow has been blown up.

10. What does Odd believe the black room to be after he first encounters it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Part 1) What is one of the major themes in this story? In what ways is this theme shown? Could this be a theme for other books in this series?

Part 2) When Odd alludes to what is going to happen later in the story does this seem to be the same as foreshadowing? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Odd seems to have no grand ambitions in the story.

Part 1) Why does Odd not give thought to starting up some business even if only in his small town? Does this indicate anything about Odd's personality?

Part 2) Is there a possibility that Odd wants to go to work at the tire shop because of the ghost that seems to be stuck there? Explain.