48 pages • 1 hour read
Criss Cross
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Chapters 10-17Chapter Summaries & Analyses
Chapter 10 Summary: “Conversation in the Dark: Brilliant Eskimo Thoughts”
Patty and Debbie lie awake talking about fate, chance, and love. Neither of them is sure how to explain random things that happen in life. Their conversation shifts to changing their appearances, hair, and clothes. They compare themselves to various movie characters and young women who live in Seldem. Finally, Debbie asks if Patty thinks Dan likes her. He said hi to her the other day when they were at their neighboring lockers. Patty isn’t sure but encourages Debbie to talk to him the next time she sees him.
Chapter 11 Summary: “Hector’s First Song”
Hector writes his first song. He imagines that a girl will sing half of the lines, and a boy will sing the other half. He wonders if he should add more verses or chords.
Chapter 12 Summary: “Truck Lessons”
Debbie listens to “Criss Cross” with Lenny in his dad’s truck. Phil is at a relative’s wedding and they’re unsure of Hector’s whereabouts. After the program ends, Lenny suggests that he teach Debbie how to drive a stick shift. Debbie guesses it’d be a good thing to learn and agrees as long as Leon doesn’t mind.
