Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Between Shades of Gray

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Kaunas - This is where Lina's family is from.

The Lithuanian Army - This is where Andrius' father is serving when Andrius and his mother are arrested.

Vilnius - This is where the train cars carrying the men are split off from the main train and where Lina applies to a summer art program.

Thieves and Prostitutes - These are the words written on the train car in which Lina, Elena and Jonas travel to Altai.

The Stone - This is the rock found by Andrius that comes to be viewed by Andrius,...
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