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Why is the writer staying in the cabin?
She needs the quiet so she can write.
What institution does the cabin belong to?
The Orphanage
Why is Jerry good at chopping wood?
He's been doing it a long time/ he has good technique
What is the word that the writer uses to describe Jerry's personality
Integrity
Why wasn't the writer offended when Jerry didn't say thank you?
She could tell from looking at him how grateful he was.
Who ends up paying for the broken ax and why?
The writer because the ax handle wasn't made strong enough.
When the writer went away for the weekend, what did she ask Jerry to do?
Look after her dog
Why was the writer late coming back?
Fog
How did the writer initially react to hearing Jerry has a mother who is alive?
Anger, jealousy
What game did Jerry play with the writers dog while she was away?
Hide and Seek
What did Jerry's mother buy him?
Roller skates
What does Jerry want to buy for his mother?
Gloves
What does this line mean "there was other food than bread, and the soul could starve as quickly as the body"
That we need love and affection to keep us alive. Not just food.
