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1. Why are the narrator and his family getting tired of their time together?

The narrator and his family are tired of being in close quarters at Gramma’s house. They have no privacy and have to be careful about their behavior, both when Gramma’s friends are over visiting and when Dad is in a work meeting.

2. Why is the family living in Gramma’s basement?

The family is living in Gramma’s basement, because a crane dropped a heavy load on the roof of their house. With money tight, they do not have enough to go on a nice vacation.

3. Why does the narrator sense that Gramma does not want them living with her?

The narrator feels that Gramma does not the family living with her because of a couple reasons: first, she says the guest bedroom is already taken, but there is no one else in the house but a dog; second, when Gramma’s friends are over, she wants the family out of sight.

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