Chapter Fourteen
After reading the Afterward on page 173 and thinking about the book, answer the following questions.
1) Why did Indians take children from settler's farms? _______________________________________________________________________
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2) Once Mary was given a new Indian name, did she forget about her real family? __________________________________________________
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3) Do you think the Indians actually cared about Mary? Give an example from the book that supports your answer. _________________________
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4) Mary talked about escaping through much of the story. Give two reasons why she didn't try it. _______________________________________
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5) Mary was said to be confused about going back to her real family. Why do you think she was confused? _______________________________
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6) Give your opinion of the book. Did you like the ending? Would you tell someone else that it is a good book to read? Why did you enjoy the story, or not? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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