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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the girls see as they come into the harbor, that makes them homesick?

2. What does Molly decide that night?

3. Why does Gracie leave the other two girls?

4. How old is Daisy?

5. Who volunteers to be their guide at the settlement?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the symbolism of the wildflowers, plants and animals in this story. Why are there so many descriptions of nature?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The film version of this book is described as a story that follows the 'triumph of the human spirit.' How well does this apply to the book and the characters in it? Explain your answer using examples from the book, not the film.

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