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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. When was Anne of Green Gables published?
2. Where did Joseph Plunkett marry Grace Gifford just hours before his execution?
3. According to Molly's American History teacher, what percentage of English settlers came to America as indentured servants in the seventeenth century?
4. Where does the orphan train that Vivian rides on in 1929 make its first stop to meet potential adopters?
5. Who gave Vivian the copy of Anne of Green Gables that she finds in the attic?
Short Essay Questions
1. How would you describe Vivian's relationships with her fellow workers at the clothing manufacturing company owned by the Byrnes?
2. What transition occurs when Molly opens the first box in the attic in Section 2? How does the narrative style of the novel change?
3. What is Molly's function in the narrative? How has Molly's past influenced her character in the beginning of the story?
4. What are Molly's first impressions of the attic when she is taken there in Section 2? Who leads Molly to this area of Vivian's house?
5. What purpose does the Prologue serve in Orphan Train? How would you describe the language and tone of the Prologue?
6. How would you describe the narrative style of Orphan Train? Who narrates the story? Are there transitions in the narrative style?
7. How does the structure of the novel contribute to the theme of the past's influence on the present?
8. What is indicated by Molly's response when Vivian asks about Molly's mother in Section 2?
9. How would you describe Vivian's objectives as she and Molly begin working in the attic in Section 2?
10. Describe the process of adoption from the orphan trains. What stands out the most to you about the depictions of these transactions in the novel?
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
Discuss the characters of Dina and Ralph Thibodeaux in Orphan Train. What characteristics stand out about Dina and Ralph? Do you think that Dina and Ralph are likeable characters? Why or why not? What do you think motivates each of these characters in the story?
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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