Characters
Who dies of diphtheria?
Abby and Jefferson
Why does Ma want Jessie to contact Mr. Neely?
He was opposed to the idea of Clifton and will get help.
What did Hannah do that helped save the children in the schoolhouse?
She tripped Mr. Seward
Clifton was supposed to be an _____________ historical preserve.
authentic
What is the object that Jessie call "white chair?"
a toilet!
Who tells Jessie how to hold a news conference?
Mrs. Tyndale
What was happening to the Children of Clifton?
Diptheria was killing them
Why can't the children see their parents right away after the authorities come to Clifton?
They don't know if the parents can be trusted.
Where does Jessie go when she can't sleep in the hospital?
A waiting room
What does Jessie have difficulty figuring out at the gas station?
the payphone
Who warns Jessie that the water is "poison"?
The Environmentalist
What is the climax of the story?
When the reporters believe Jessie because she has a fever and collapses after reciting the presidents.
What was the real purpose of Clifton?
It was a research project designed to build a stronger gene pool.
What year do the children of Clifton believe it is?
1840
When Jessie meets Nicole, what does Jessie realize?
She realizes that there is no more slavery.
Who pretends to be Isaac Neely?
Frank Lyle
What Jessie learn about the "haunted trees"?
Tourists can rent out spots inside of them and watch the villagers.
What does Jessie do with the water that "Mr. Neely" gave her?
She throws it out the window.
What year does Jessie learn it really is?
1996
What was the box that Katie thought Jessie was inside?
a television
Where was the news conference held?
Outside of the state capital
What does Jessie find that proves to her that she once lived outside of Clifton?
Jessie finds a photo of her and Hannah from 1983.
Where was Jessie when she blacks out the first time?
"Mr. Neely's" apartment
Jessie's Ma warns Jessie that she needs to be cautious of _______________.
strangers