Christy | Teaching Setting, Symbolism and Objects

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

Asheville Train Station - This place is where Christy boards the train for Cutter Gap.

Cutter Gap - This place is the mountain cove where Christy teaches for a year.

El Pano - This place is a town about seven miles away from Cutter Gap and has the closest train station.

American Inland Mission - Dr. Ferrand and Miss Alice established this place to help the mountain folk of Appalachia, especially providing religion and education.

Log Bridge - One of Christy's first obstacles on her journey from El Pano to Cutter Gap was...
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