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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long had the Cornwalls been married when the captain died?

2. What did Mrs. Stanton sell to pay for an agent in London?

3. What item does the duke's aide not bring to Mrs. Stanton?

4. Where did the Cornwalls go on their honeymoon?

5. What happened to Anthony's legs?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Greta think her father knew Blue Cove the way she knows it?

2. What does Greta's father say when she asks him if there will be any more heavy fogs soon?

3. What does Greta have planned for Wisp and her kittens?

4. Why does the strange ship not land at the Blue Cove wharf?

5. What does Retha think about Anthony?

6. Why is the day of Greta's birthday the best day for the church picnic?

7. How does Retha's mother respond when Retha asks about Greta?

8. How does Mrs. Stanton get in to see the duke?

9. Why are there fancy items in Blue Cove homes not found in Little Valley homes?

10. Why do the ladies find Greta's comment about the Duke of Kent surprising?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Greta's experiences in Blue Cove with those that her father had.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Greta and Retha's personalities. Why do they get along so well together? Are there issues on which they don't agree?

Essay Topic 3

What is Retha's role in the novel?

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