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1. Who is the narrator of the novel? What important facts about him are stated at the opening of the novel?

The narrator of the novel is a young boy named David. At the start of the novel, he is about 10 years old. He has two older sisters named Mary and Sarah, and he lives in a world that was damaged by the Tribulation.

2. What commonly appears to David in a dream?

David commonly dreams of a great city that is not like anything he has seen in real life. In his dream, David sees tall buildings, boats in the water, and things that are not birds flying through the sky.

3. What does David’s older sister tell him about the recurring dream he has? Why?

David's older sister tells him he is dreaming of the Old People who lived before the Tribulation. She warns him not to mention the dream to anyone.

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