Chapter 12 Reading Questions

*Answer all questions in complete sentences on your own paper.

1. Who is Henry Skinner?
2. What nickname do locals give to the area where the Smalls just moved? Why is it called that?
3. Give 5 details about the town that come directly from the novel.
4.  How does Thomas feel almost at once as they are pulling into the driveway?
5. What literary element is used in the following sentence?
“this old house will be sorry if it tries to scare my babies!”
6. How do the Smalls find the kitchen when they return home?  (Give 5 details)
7. What is Mrs. Smalls reaction to the kitchen?
8.  Where are Mr. Small and Thomas going at the end of the chapter?