1. What led Alvin to believe that Pieter Vanderwoort wanted Alvin's good opinion more than to get even? How did Alvin know he was basically a good man?

2. What incident caused Peggy to reveal herself as being who she really was?

3. Why did Pauley Wiseman work so quickly to get Arthur out of town?

4. Why was everyone talking so friendly with the Finders? How did Alvin feel about them, and their flattery?

5. Why did Old Peg shoot the Finder dead?

6. How did Alvin feel about women after witnessing the relationships of the Smiths and Guesters?

7. Why was Old Peg Guester so upset that Arthur Stuart couldn't be taught at the schoolhouse?

8. What did Alvin and Measure teach each other?

9. How does Old Peg feel initially about the teacher?

10. Why is it that Miss Larner can't teach Alvin to be a Maker directly?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how the slave girl had an impact on Little Peggy. What did the slave girl bring to light in little Peggy, and how did this impact Peggy's life in a positive manner? What might have occurred had the slave girl never appeared?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the newer forms of technology that are talked about in the novel for the era that the novel was set. What are some of the newer ideas, concepts, and things that are discussed when the reader takes into account that the novel was set in the early 1800s?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the stereotypes that the Berry's reinforced in order to keep Arthur Stuart safe. How did their reputations pay a price when Arthur Stuart came about? Was this a fair trade for the security of the boy?

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