What did Molly do when her parents had not returned Sunday afternoon?

made the breakfast that her dad usually made

What happens to Skeleton Man in the last chapter?

his body or whereabouts are a mystery

How did Uncle prove his identify to the social workers?

he showed them his ID and photographs of her parents

In a dream, how did Molly get rid of the Skeleton Man?

she made him fall into a river as he was crossing on a log

Why had "uncle" chosen to attack Molly's family?

the dad worked at a bank and they had no relatives

Why did Ms. Shabbas take Molly to the counselor's office?

Molly told her that Uncle locked her in her room

What did Molly discover the first time she entered Uncle's study?

TV monitors for cameras hidden throughout the house

What does Molly say about her appearance when she looks in the mirror?

she has a face only a mother could love

What does Molly tell the reader about her relatives?

Both parents did not have close relatives alive

Who does Molly see outside her window by the shed?

her Uncle who looked skinny as a skeleton

What analogy does Molly's mom make in regards to why Uncle did not kill them right away?

like a cat who doesn't eat the mouse, it plays with it first

What did Molly think made Uncle's house strange?

the way it made her feel when she went inside

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Skeleton Man by Joseph Bruchac

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1
What did Molly do when her parents had not returned Sunday afternoon?
went to search for them
called Almond Al to see if he dad seen them
called the police
made the breakfast that her dad usually made
2
what did molly find in the study the night she escaped?
a photo of her mother
her father's wallet
her uncle's diary
tools she could use to unlock the doors
3
In Molly's dreams, the rabbit told her that her parents were...
buried but not dead
never coming back
in the trunk of Uncle's car
tied up on Uncle's basement
4
What happens to Skeleton Man in the last chapter?
Molly killed him
his body or whereabouts are a mystery
he escapes
Molly's dad kills him and saves them all
5
How did Uncle prove his identify to the social workers?
he had a letter from his brother (like a will)
he told them stories about Molly's dad's childhood
he showed them his ID and photographs of her parents
he showed them his birth certificate
6
Who helped Molly in her dreams?
her teacher, Ms. Shabbas
a deer that lived near Uncle's home
her parents
a rabbit she freed from a trap
7
In a dream, how did Molly get rid of the Skeleton Man?
she buried him
she called the police, who came and took him to jail
she made him fall into a river as he was crossing on a log
she tricked hi into following her into a bear cave
8
What Native American tribe does Molly belong to?
Mohawk
Nez Perce
Siox
Cherokee
9
What physical traits change from Uncle when he is alone with Molly?
he looks like Molly's dad
his hands look bony and pale
His eyes turn red
he transforms into a werewolf
10
Why had "uncle" chosen to attack Molly's family?
he thought they were too stupid to figure out his plan
Molly was known as a trusting person
he thought Molly's dad had cheated him in a bank deal
the dad worked at a bank and they had no relatives
11
Why did Ms. Shabbas take Molly to the counselor's office?
Molly told her that Uncle did not care about her
Ms. Shabbas saw bruises on Molly's arms
Molly told her that Uncle locked her in her room
Molly told her she had not been fed
12
In one of Molly's dreams, her uncle tells her...
"I ate your parents."
"eat and grow fat for me."
"I love you niece."
"the rabbit can't save you."
13
What is the one thing Uncle makes sure Molly does everyday?
eat
clean the house
her homework
search for her parents
14
In the beginning of the story, what did Molly realize?
Her mom and dad were missing
She was dreaming
her uncle had killed her parents
her neighbors were at her front door
15
What did Molly discover the first time she entered Uncle's study?
TV monitors for cameras hidden throughout the house
money he had stolen from her parents
plans for killing her and her parents
pictures of her grandparents
16
What does Molly say about her appearance when she looks in the mirror?
she has a face only a mother could love
Her face has changed since she moved to the strange house
she looks terrified because of her situation
she's good looking
17
What does Molly tell the reader about her relatives?
She doesn't know anything about her parents' family.
Both parents did not have close relatives alive
Her dad's aunts were still alive
His brother lived in an American Native Reservation
18
Who does Molly see outside her window by the shed?
her mother ready to save her
her teacher watching over her
her father but it's a dream
her Uncle who looked skinny as a skeleton
19
What analogy does Molly's mom make in regards to why Uncle did not kill them right away?
like a cat who doesn't eat the mouse, it plays with it first
like a falcon ready to grab its prey
like a lion watching his prey
like a gorilla waiting to jump on its rival
20
What did Molly think made Uncle's house strange?
the way it made her feel when she went inside
the strange pictures hanging on the walls
the nightmares she always had while sleeping there
the lack of electricity

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