Who touched Jim’s arm?
A big man with long dark hair.
a substance that can make people or animals ill or kill them if they eat or drink it.
poison
Where was Jim standing at night?
In front of the Stewart mansion.
Who is Mike Murphy?
The organizer of the Jazz Festival.
What was the article in the newspaper about?
It was about the strange grass and flowers.
Who went back to the mansion the next day?
Jim, Brian, Susan
A piece of writing in a newspaper or magazine.
article
Making you feel something is wrong
suspicious
Thick cloud in the air that makes it hard to see
fog
A person who plans and arranges events.
organizer
a place or venue for (mostly) outdoor sports, concerts, or other events
stadium
What new object did they find in the basement?
A big black book.
Why didn’t Jim turn around at first?
Because he was too scared.
not allowed by law
illegal
What was the weather like that night?
It was cold and foggy.
What did the child shout in the fog?
“Help! Help!”
a chemical substance that is spread on land or soil to make plants grow better
fertilizer
Why was the book suspicious?
Because it wasn’t there the night before.
Was the scary meeting real or a dream?
It was a dream.
What shiny thing did the man have in his mouth?
A silver tooth.
Feeling mad
angry
Why were people surprised about the grass and flowers?
Because there was no rain.
What surprising thing happened in Washington Square?
The grass became green and flowers started growing.
What does scared mean?
afraid
Feeling shocked
surprised
The room under a house
basement
Why do some people think something mysterious is happening?
Because the grass and flowers are growing without rain.
Strange and difficult to explain
mysterious
Something difficult that needs a solution
problem
The title of a story in the newspaper
headline
To remove or get rid of something
eliminate
To go away so you cannot see someone or something
disappear