After the dame school ended, what occupied Kit’s time?
What does the act of Rachel giving Kit an apple tart to take with her reveal?
What did Kit do at Hannah’s house, and how did it make her feel?
Explain the symbolism of the multicolored bird Nat wanted to buy as a child.
Explain the different reasons why William and Matthew got angry at Kit.
What is a husking bee?
Dramatic Irony occurs when readers or audience members know something that the characters don't know. Explain the dramatic irony concerning John and Mercy from these chapters. (What do we as readers know that they do not?)
Should Kit keep quiet about Mercy’s feelings, or reveal them to Judith and John? Explain. What would you do if you were in her position?
Explain the misunderstanding concerning Mercy, John and Judith. In other words, how did it all go wrong?
What character flaw does John have that is keeping him from telling the truth?
Do some research. What does a "red ear" of corn symbolize? What is ironic about the red ear of corn? Explain.