1. Jim and Lily lose their house and land. The couple plans to move to California where they know jobs are still available. What causes the couple to stay in Arizona?

2. What happens when Lily accompanies Miss Pearl and Miss Finch to the Havasupai village?

3. Jim is asked for help during storm. What happens? What event follows?

4. How do the children react to their next school?

5. What are some of the children's activities at home?

6. What is Lily's solution to the dire financial situation?

7. What are some of Lily's luxuries when she and Jim move to Phoenix?

8. What is the next step in Lily's career?

9. What are some of the activities the family undertakes while in Phoenix?

10. What are Lily's instructions to the children when she returns to teaching? How do the children behave?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the relationship between Lily and Big Jim. Is it a good marriage? What makes it work? How does the age difference affect the relationship? What causes Lily to become suspicious of Jim's fidelity?

Essay Topic 2

The beginning of the story starts out with this quote: "Those old cows knew trouble was coming before we did," Part 1, p. 3

What does the author mean by this quote? How is it possible that animals can sense impending danger? What qualities do the animals possess that humans do not? What might have happened if Lily hadn't noticed the signs? Explain Lily's actions.

Essay Topic 3

Write a short story based upon the characters in the story 5 or ten years in the future. Use as many details from the book as possible and also ensure that the backstory is clear so that new readers may understand the premise.

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