Chapter 65 Summary and Analysis

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The narrator is concerned because the pandemic is spreading, and if something happens to Mom, the family won’t be able to help her. He also notes that they need health insurance if cases keep rising, highlighting the financial stakes.nn2. How does Christopher help the narrator in this chapter?

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Christopher offers to make hand sanitizer using rubbing alcohol, aloe vera, and peppermint oil, and provides the phone number of a supplier, Matthew Madison. This practical help addresses the family’s shortage of sanitizer.nn3. What does the news report reveal about the pandemic’s spread?

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The news reports over a thousand coronavirus cases in Italy, with a lockdown in Lombardy, and a serious case in Washington State. The WHO warns of “pandemic potential,” which alarms the narrator.nn## Navigationn- Previous Chaptern- Next Chaptern- Book Hub