Walk Two Moons

Walk Two Moons 

By: Sharon Creech 

“Don’t judge a man until you’ve walked two moons in his moccasins.” 

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Teacher: _____________________________

Walk Two Moons is told from the backseat of a car. Trace the trip on the map. 

Before you read: Describe a road trip you have taken. Explain why you took the trip and how you 

passed the time along the way. Describe what affected you most during your journey. 

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Story Map: 

Setting: 

Characters: Write a couple of facts about each character 

Salamanca Tree Hiddle - 

Mr. Hiddle - 

Gram Hiddle - 

Gramps Hiddle - 

Phoebe - 

Margaret - 

Conflicts: 

 

 

 

 

 

Resolution:

Recurring Symbols and Images in Walk Two Moons 

Directions: Record references to these prevalent images in the book. Then write a sentence to explain 

what each image means to you as you read the book. 

Marriage Bed 

Trees 

Indian Lore 

Similar to the American Indians losing their land, Sal loses her home when her father takes 

the job in Ohio and rents out their farm in Kentucky. 

Mrs. Partridge receives a message, “Don’t judge a man until you’ve walked two moons in his 

moccasins.” Native Americans were judged and forced to move away from their land because 

people did not understand their culture.

Responding: Chapters 1-11 

Personal Response: What surprises you the most after reading this section 

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1. What reasons do Gramps and Sal’s father give Sal for going on the trip According to Sal, what are the real reasons 

Why might the real reasons have been left unspoken 

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2. How does Sal feel about Mrs. Cadaver Why, do you suppose, does she feel this way 

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3. What does Sal notice about Phoebe’s parents that reminds her of the Pickfords, her mother’s parents Do you think she 

finds either couple very likeable Explain. 

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4. Sal explains that the first mysterious message means that one shouldn’t judge people until one has been in their shoes. 

Is this advice that Phoebe follows Give reasons for your answer. 

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5. By the end of this section, how has the author held the reader’s interest 

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6. Why, do you suppose, does Sal pass the time by telling the story about Phoebe’s family 

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7. What does Sal’s tendency to flinch when someone touches her suggest about her character 

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Personal Response: Which part of this section made the greatest impression on you Why 

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1. What is the single most precious object in Gram and Gramp Hiddle’s house What does this suggest about their 

relationship 

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2. What does Sal understand about Mrs. Winterbottom that Phoebe and Prudence do not What makes Sal conscious of 

something that Mrs. Winterbottom’s own daughters are unaware of 

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3. Why does hearing a bird outside the hospital remind Sal of home Why does Gram suggest that this is “a good sign” 

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4. What name does Sal’s mother wish people would call her How is this wish related to the reason she gives for having to 

leave the farm 

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5. When Phoebe’s father reads the note from his wife, Sal says, “I had a sinking, sinking feeling.” What does the note say, 

and why does Sal react the way she does 

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6. Several mysteries remain unanswered at this point in the novel. Come up with possible explanations for these 

mysteries: Who is Mrs. Cadaver Who is the lunatic Why is someone leaving the mysterious messages Why has Mrs. 

Winterbottom disappeared What has happened to Sal’s mother 

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Personal Response: How do you feel about Mr. Birkway Would you like to have him as a teacher Why or why not 

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1. What does Sal believe may have caused her mother to lose her baby How might that belief affect Sal’s feelings 

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2. What does Sal see on the roof of Mary Lou’s garage Why does she say, “It made me feel peculiar” (page 92) 

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3. What mystery does the myth of Pandora’s box explain Why may this story have such an effect upon Sal 

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4. What story does the poem “The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls” tell Why does Sal analyze it in class “as if it was my poem” 

(page 100) 

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5. What does Sal learn about Mrs. Cadaver’s husband How does this alter her attitude towards Mrs. Cadaver 

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6. Phoebe is not portrayed as a likeable character in this section, yet Sal remains a loyal friend to her. What fact about 

Phoebe’s situation influences Sal’s loyalty to her 

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Personal Response: Were you able to predict what Sal would find in Lewiston How did you feel about the outcome of 

the novel 

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1. What does Sal worry about as Gramps drives along the winding mountain roads Why is she so nervous 

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2. What does Sal learn about Ben’s mother How might this information bring Sal and Ben closer together 

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3. Why does Mr. Winterbottom tell his wife that he doesn’t think he knows her Why does this make Sal “sad down to my 

bones” (p.138) 

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4. What did Sal’s dog, Moody Blue, do with her puppies when they were about six weeks old Why does this remind Sal of 

her mother 

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5. What does Sal find in Lewiston How does this discovery change her 

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6. Might it have been better if Sal’s father had taken her with him when he first went out to Lewiston 

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7. What is the most important lesson that Sal learns at the end of Walk Two Moons 

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Themes in the Book 

Directions: These themes appear frequently in the book. Look for examples and record them on the chart; include a page 

number as well as a short description. 

Prejudging 

Sal is determined to dislike Margaret Cadaver without really knowing the truth about her. In 

chapter 4, Sal says, “Somehow it was easier to deal with Margaret if there were reasons not to 

like her, and I definitely did not want to like her.” (22) 

Bravery 

Family Life

Walk Two Moons

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