1. Write a journal entry using the voice of Phoebe. The entry should be her first thoughts after learning she has a half brother. Remember Phoebe's personality and voice when you write.
2. Sal never spills the beans that her mother died in the bus accident in Idaho, however, she does give quite a few hints leading us to that conclusion. Explain your opinion of Sal's mother's trip. Do you think she was thinking of her family when she decided to leave? Do you think she expected Sal to be angry with her? How would you feel if you were walking in Sal's moccasins?