12 Questions
Who does Kit think will not try to stop her when she makes up her mind?
Judith
What did Kit think might be the reaction of the others when she makes up her mind?
Relieved
Who does Kit observe is only biding his time in the text?
William
What did Judith drop with a clatter when a visitor arrived at their home?
Wooden bowl
What did John Holbrook do upon entering the room?
Went down on his knees with his head in Mercy's lap
What was the reason for lighting candles a bit later every afternoon?
Longer daylight hours
What did Kit dream about that made her cry and long for her home?
Being on a ship with Nat in a palm-studded harbor.
How did Kit describe the inside of the great cave she visited with her grandfather?
Calm, clear water with a garden made of colored rocks and hanging shapes on the roof.
What was Kit's resolve after waking up from her dream?
To hold onto the dream and talk about Barbados to Mercy.
Why did Kit mention the flax wheel while talking to Mercy about Barbados?
To explain the process of spinning while sharing her memories of the cave.
What caught Mercy's attention while Kit talked about Barbados?
Kit's wistful face.
What made Kit want to go back home according to the text?
The scent of blossoms in a palm-studded harbor.
Experience a vivid dream of sailing on the Dolphin with Nat, surrounded by calm turquoise waters and the scent of blossoms. Discover the longing for this peaceful paradise in the midst of freezing darkness.
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