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The Philadelphia Adventure Study Guide

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by Lloyd Alexander
About 11 pages (3,363 words)
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1. When Vesper is asked to deliver the ransom note, she knows she is dealing with a notoriously evil man who has previously tried to kill her.

Why does she put herself at such risk?

2. Vesper has nicknamed Tobias "The Weed." What does this nickname reveal about him?

3. When President Grant comes to see Vesper on urgent business she insists he speak in front of the Garretts and Smiler and Slider. What does this tell you of her relationship to them?

4. Senhora Da Costa is a traitress and ally of Dr. Helvitius. However, her motive is to avenge the death of her father. Does this make her less a villain in your eyes?

5. Professor Garrett makes the statement, "Misfortune makes equals of us all." If this is.....

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The Philadelphia Adventure from Beacham's Encyclopedia of Popular Fiction and Beacham's Guide to Literature for Young Adults. ©2005-2006 Thomson Gale, a part of the Thomson Corporation. All rights reserved.



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