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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. What is Mr. Grote's first name?
2. What is the name of the maid at the Nielsens' home?
3. What Penobscot word means "thank you"?
4. In what month is Molly's birthday?
5. Who is the author of the poem that is cited in Section 3 with the lines, "Flow gently, sweet Afton, among thy green braes. / Flow gently, I'll sing thee a song in thy praise"?
Short Essay Questions
1. What are some of the historical aspects of Orphan Train that are presented in Section 3?
2. What assignment is Molly given in her American History class in Section 3? How does Molly intend to approach the assignment?
3. Why does Molly go to the library in Section 4? What does she discover through her research there?
4. What are your thoughts on the portrayal of sexual molestation in the novel?
5. Who adopts Vivian after she leaves the Byrnes' home in Section 3? What are the motivations of this couple?
6. Where does Vivian go after leaving the Grotes' home in Section 4? Who does she ask for help?
7. What does Vivian think of the school that she begins attending while staying with the Grotes in Section 3?
8. Where does Vivian stay while she awaits word from Mr. Sorenson in Section 4? Who oversees this establishment?
9. What information does Mr. Sorenson relate when he returns in Section 4? What are Vivian's options at this point?
10. How are Vivian's teenage years described while living with the Nielsens in Section 4?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe and analyze the character of Mrs. Murphy in the novel. Why does Mrs. Murphy take to Vivian so quickly? What prevents Mrs. Murphy from adopting Vivian herself? How does Vivian feel about Mrs. Murphy? What impact does Mrs. Murphy have on Vivian’s outlook on life?
Essay Topic 2
Analyze and discuss the character of Vivian Daly in Orphan Train. What function do you think Vivian plays in the story? Is Vivian a protagonist, antagonist, or catalyst? What effect does Vivian have on Molly? What are the admirable qualities of Vivian’s character? How does Vivian’s character differ in the contemporary timeline (as a 91-year-old-woman) from her depiction as a child in 1929?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the impact of the Stock Market Crash of 1929 on American economy. How were small towns, such as Albans, Minnesota, impacted in comparison with cities like New York? How fast did the Great Depression hit? How are these impacts presented in the storyline of Orphan Train?
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