Focus Question #6


What do Ivan and September learn from Harry about their mother’s death? How does Harry think their father feels about her death? Give details.

Answer Plan – What to do

1. Restate the question.

2. Retell the story of Mrs. Crane’s death, as told by Harry.

3. Discuss Harry’s thought on how Mr. Crane feels about his wife’s death. 

If you were Ivan or September what would you tell their dad when they talk on the radio?

Now that Harry knows Ivan and September's secret, what do you think will happen next? 

On Page 91, when September says, "Over our heads, Ivan.  Way over our heads.", what does she mean?  Support your answers with details from the text.

Do you think it was a good choice for the kids to go to town?  Why or why not?

What do the kids know about how their mother died?