The Mosquito Coast | 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

Jeronimo - This location is the Fox's first settlement in Honduras. At its peak, it includes such marvels as a waterwheel, flush toilets, and unlimited hot water for showers.

The Acre - This location is a camp or pretend village that includes lean-tos, huts, a store, a school, and a church.

Hatfield, Massachusetts - This location is close to where the Foxes have a modest home at the beginning of the novel.

The Worm Tub - This object is a prototype icebox, powered by gas or fire and containing no moving parts.

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