Show Me a Sign

How does Mary Lambert describe the area where her brother died?

• Hallowed ground

• Sacred space

• Ghost town

• The high road graveyard

What are the "three sisters" discussed early in the story? Check all that apply

• Pears

• Beans

• Apples

• Corn

• Squash

Mary Lambert claims that "there is much discord between the Wampanoag and us Vineyarders..." (p. 9). What are some reasons for this discord? Try to use specific examples from the text!

What is the name of Ezra Brewer's cat?

• Jameson

• Captain

• Shadow

• Smithy

"Do I dare to challenge Mama?" (p. 23). We see many instances throughout the novel of the influence parents' opinions have on their children. How do Mary and Nancy respond to prejudice displayed by their families?

Thomas explains to Mary that "many people would like to turn back time... We must move forward from where we stand" (p. 45). Have we as a society moved forward from the way people treated each other hundreds of years ago? In what ways have we/have we not?

What is the name of Andrew Noble's ship?

• SS Black Dog

• SS Jerk-face

• SS Defiance

• SS Independence

How does guilt impact Mary throughout the story? Use at least one example from the text

Mary notices all of these people when she arrives in Boston EXCEPT:

• Freedmen

• Fancy ladies with fancy clothes

• Sailors

• Wampanoag

After three weeks of torture and manual labor, Mary states "If I ever complained about helping Mama with chores, strike me down" (p. 167). What messages does the book portray about gratefulness? Do you agree with these messages?