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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. Why does Greta think the ladies of Blue Cove should be nicer to Laleah?

2. From where did Anthony come?

3. Why does Retha not tell Greta about Anthony?

4. Who is in command of the ship at that time?

5. What is Mrs. Morrill doing as she tells Greta the story of Anthony?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the men on the Emmeretta require the captain's body to be taken back to Blue Cove?

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

3. Why do the names Ansel Cornwall and Leah Cornwall sound familiar to Greta?

4. Why do the men bring strange sailors to Anthony's home?

5. Why is Greta sad when Mrs. Morrill gives her one of Princess' kittens?

6. Why has Mrs. Stanton come to Little Valley?

7. What does Mrs. Stanton say about Mrs. Trask from when she was in school?

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

9. Why does Mrs. Morrill wish Greta "safe passage"?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is Greta's father's role in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Anthony's role in the novel. Do you believe he was able to talk? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

What is Retha's role in the novel?

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