Problem: Soon after we moved into the new house , I felt that anguish again . Chewy and Charly got into a fight , christening the back deck with their blood and my tears . Tom was n't home , but a neighbor heard my screams . With his help , we managed to separate them .

What does the author mean by saying that Chewy and Charly christened the back deck with their blood ?

A: They were engaging in combat with each other for the first time on the deck

Problem: I did read the latest J.R. Ward , but I think my glow is gone where Ward is concerned . I ' m not sure if it 's a case of overhype , or the language in the story . How they speak drives me nuts .

What bothers the narrator most about J.R. Ward 's works now ?

A: the dialogue

Problem: I 'll walk outside to take the trash to the dumpster , and i 'll wonder what crazy thing will happen to me on the way there . If i see a bird flying above me , i shield my head and watch the bird fly away , just to ensure it does n't turn around to shit on me . I walk carefully , because i often trip over my own feet , or small objects that would n't ordinarily trip a person up . A tiny pebble can be a disaster for me .

Why was I walking outside ?

A:
To take the trash to the dumpster