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1. What happened to Silas during a storm on April 27, 1858?

Silas was walking to his house when a storm arose. He took refuge beneath an oak tree just before it was struck by lighting. He was sent tumbling to the ground unconscious. His clothes were turned into cinders. His father revived him with fireplace bellows. The only last effect Silas has from the lightning strike is an image of the tree on his back.

2. Why did Martin Bird become a bootmaker?

Martin always had a natural curiosity about photography. For a short time after settling in Ohio, he dabbled in daguerrotypes. Martin did not have the money to buy bromine, an essential component of the developing process. Plus daguerrotypes were an expensive enterprise that turned very little profit. So he became a bootmaker.

3. What does Martin tell Silas to do when men with guns come in the night in Chapter 1?

Men with guns come in the night. Martin tells Silas to stay inside no matter what happens. He tells him that if there is trouble, he is to run over to the Havelock's house through the fields.

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