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1. What has Franny accomplished in Chapter 1?

Franny has been on her own for six days. Her tent was blown into the sea last night from the wind and the rain. She has been pecked on the skull and hands many times by birds. But, she has been able to band three Arctic terns.

2. In Chapter 1, why does Franny jump into the water?

Franny meets a man as she goes into the bar. She goes inside, removes her outdoor gear, and has a glass of wine. She sees the man again at the water's edge. He walks straight into the fjord and disappears under the water. Franny rushes outside and jumps into the water to save him.

3. What were the circumstances of Franny's birth?

Franny was born in a small Australian town. Her Irish mother gave birth to her in the town where she had been left alone and broke. Franny's mother nearly died giving birth, and she was too far from a hospital. Both she and Franny survived.

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