Chapters 1-5

Reading Check

1. 14 (Chapter 1)

2. George Harvey (Chapter 1)

3. Franny is Susie’s counselor. She has been murdered. (Chapter 2)

4. He is the detective assigned to Susie’s case. (Chapter 2)

5. Susie’s soul touched Ruth on her ascension to heaven. (Chapter 3)

6. He gives two separate names for her–Leah and Sophie. (Chapter 5)

Short Answer

1. People felt their neighborhoods were inherently safe; more and brutal crimes were rare or unreported. (Chapter 1)

2. Susie’s statement indicates that she is not yet fully aware of the finality of death or the seriousness of her sister’s situation. While Susie is still able to observe her family, Lindsey is left to cope with the realization that she will never see Susie in her life again. The way that Susie wishes to cheer her sister is a sign of her age and immaturity. (Chapter 2)

Chapters 6-9

Reading Check

1. His wife is dead. (Chapter 6)

2. Susie has tried not to reveal herself to Buckley to protect him. (Chapter 7)

3.