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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. Where does the duke send Mrs. Stanton?

2. What is Anthony wearing when he is found?

3. When did Greta's father get the knife?

4. To what animal does Retha's mother compare Anthony?

5. What is also planned on the day of Greta's birthday?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Retha think about Anthony?

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

3. How do the ladies make Mrs. Stanton's appearance in her dress special?

4. What is Mrs. Stanton thinking about when she walks into the room of ladies wearing her wedding dress?

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

6. What seems to be the significance of Greta turning twelve?

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

8. What is the time comparison like between Little Valley and Blue Cove?

9. Describe the man who is with Father Amiraux.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do you believe that the people of Blue Cove knew that Greta was from a different time? Why didn't they just think she was a child who had wandered away from another village?

Essay Topic 2

Consider the lesson of persistence that one should learn from Mrs. Stanton's story. How does this lady's determination prove that persistence will eventually pay off?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of the silver salt spoon. Where did the Morrills find it? Where did Greta find it?

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