Chris+M.

. Why did Sal's father insist on her traveling with her grandparents to Idaho? Use evidence from the novel to support your answer. Because Sal's dad wanted to 2. Who does Sal decide to tell her grandparents a story about? Why did she choose to tell this story other than another story? Use evidence from the novel to support your answer.

3. How did Sal get her name and what is the significance behind her name? Use evidence from the novel to support your answer.

4. Compare how Sal's mother is similar to and different from her parents (Sal's grandparents). Use evidence from the novel to support your answers.