Final answer:
In the story 'Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?' by Joyce Carol Oates, Connie's family is at a barbecue when Arnold Friend shows up at her house.
Step-by-step explanation:
In the story 'Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?' by Joyce Carol Oates, Connie's family is at a barbecue when Arnold Friend shows up at her house.
This is mentioned in the story when Connie's mother and sister leave for the barbecue and Connie stays home alone, which is when Arnold Friend arrives. The presence of Connie's family at the barbecue creates a vulnerable situation for Connie as she is left alone with a stranger at her house.