3. After Mrs. Winterbottom left, Sal returned to find her father slumped over what?
(a) A chair.
(b) The photo album.
(c) A new book.
(d) The stove.

4. How many brothers does Mary Lou have?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) One.

5. How does Ben react to the poem that Mr. Birkway reads in class?
(a) He say it is terrifying.
(b) He says that it is murder.
(c) He says that the man died naturally.
(d) He says that it is boring.

6. How long before the story begins did Sal and her father move?
(a) One year.
(b) Three months.
(c) Two years.
(d) Six months.

7. To what state are Sal and her grandparents traveling?
(a) Utah.
(b) Nevada.
(c) Kansas.
(d) Idaho.

8. In what city were Sal's grandparents arrested?
(a) Raleigh.
(b) Washington, D.C.
(c) New York City.
(d) Nashville.

9. How does Mr. Winterbottom look when he is called to the police station to get Phoebe and Sal?
(a) Confused.
(b) Angry.
(c) Upset.
(d) Embarrassed.

10. What friend of Gram's didn't want her to marry Gramps?
(a) Regina.
(b) Florence.
(c) Gloria.
(d) Virginia.

11. What type of tree is the "singing tree"?
(a) Oak.
(b) Aspen.
(c) Elm.
(d) Maple.

12. What flavor does Sal detect in the kiss of all trees?
(a) Mint.
(b) Blackberries.
(c) Maple.
(d) Strawberries.

13. Why is Sal unhappy about sightseeing in Madison?
(a) She thinks they are not traveling fast enough.
(b) She thinks that Madison is boring.
(c) She does not think that her grandparents are taking enough time at each tourist spot.
(d) She does not like the atmosphere in Madison.

14. Why does Phoebe refuse her mother's brownie?
(a) She isn't hungry.
(b) She just had a snack.
(c) She doesn't like her mother's baking.
(d) She thinks she is too fat.

15. With whom does Mary Lou go out on a date?
(a) An older boy at school.
(b) The lunatic.
(c) Ben.
(d) Alex.