The River Between Us Ch. 7

How did Delphine affect the people of Grand Tower?

• she became the most favorite person of the town

• she rallied for the South against them

• she became a landmark they all wanted to see

• they didn't know her since she never went to town

What did Mama do when the town ladies started up the hill to her house?

• she hid

• she put on shoes

• she walked down the hill to them

• she made them tea

What did the town ladies call Delphine and Calinda?

• enemy aliens

• enemy rebels

• foreign aliens

• enemy foreigners

The townspeople thought Delphine and Calinda were...

What did Mama do when Mrs. Jenkins insulted her about Mr. Pruitt not being around?

• Hit her with rolling pin.

• Slapped her face.

• Spit on her.

• Told them to get out of her house.

Mama tells Tilly: "I live and let live." What figure of speech is this?

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• simile

• proverb

Mama tells Tilly that Delphine "put some starch in my spine." What does that saying mean?

• Mama likes the townspeople more

• Mama is tired from ironing

• Mama has more confidence

• Mama wants Delphine to leave

What is coming to town that Delphine is excited about?

Noah was mad at the townsmen. He said they were accusing his family of doing what?

• signaling the South with lights

• harboring a slave

• gathering secrets for the South

• saving money for the South

How did Tilly say they were going to show Grand Tower residents off?

• buy more lights and supplies

• go to the showboat and sit on the front row

• send Delphine and Calinda on the showboat

• perform on the showboat