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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the punishment for running away?

2. Why are the girls frightened when they get off the boat?

3. Where do the girls spend their first night on the run?

4. How do the girls keep warm that night?

5. Why do the girls want to speak up when Miss Campbell introduces them to the staff member?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss realism in the book. How does the author remind the reader that this is a true story? How does this emphasize the messages of the book? Is the author biased in any way? What is her agenda? Is this justified, or does it destroy the truth of the story?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the character of Molly. What is her relationship like with the other girls? Is she a good leader?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss misunderstanding and poor communications in this book. What happens when two societies do not understand each other? Does anyone in the story ever not understand something, or get the wrong impression, or miss the point? What problems are caused by misunderstanding or miscommunication?

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