Tell about the place and kind of life Kit had with her Grandfather before she came to Connecticut. What happened to her parents?
What were Nat and John trying to warn Kit about? Why did they feel they had to do this?
Describe Kit’s first impressions of America.
Explain what motivated Kit to dive into the water, and the effects of that decision.
Who is John Holbrook, and what are his plans for Wethersfield?
What did Goodwife Cruff have to say about Kit?
How did Kit and John's ideas about learning and money differ?
How do John Holbrook and Goodwife Cruff represent the good and bad aspects of the Puritan religion?
Describe the good and bad aspects of Kit’s personality.
Imagine you are one of the characters other than Kit. Write a journal entry describing your first encounter with Kit. Your entry should be at least 10 sentences in length.