1. Describe relationships among the Setons. Take into account Miss Wait's observations of the family situation (Chapters 2, 10), Kate's remark that her parents behaved "like snipers" (Chapter 11), and Kate's assessment of her eleven-year-old self as "a spoilt child who had been so jealous" (Chapter 22).

In the long run, what changes came about as a result of Rosie's living with the family?

2. In Chapter 4, Kate tells her father: "Her name's Rosie and she's horrible!"

In Chapter 21, Kate tells Rosie: "I don't care who you are. I want you to stay."

Trace the changes in the relationship between Kate and Rosie.

3. Rosie's mother is known to the reader only through her actions, notes, and the remarks of Hockley residents, but both she and Mrs. Seton are important to the story. Compare the characters of the two women. As mothers, are the women more alike...