Character
What job is Gideon working at and where does he work?
A railroad job in Iowa.
What state is Manifest in?
Kansas
What theme does the compass represent?
It represents that Abilene doesn’t have a home, and is all over the place, like the needle of the broken compass.
In Gideon’s stories, what does the sign say? (be exact)
Manifest: A town with a rich past and a bright future
Who is the nun at Abilene’s school? What did Abilene say was different about her?
Sister Redempta, not a universal
What are the things that Abilene calls things that every school has?
Universals
What is the name of the school Abilene is going to?
Sacred Heart of the Redeemer Elementary
What is an example of foreshadowing in the first chapter?
Answers may vary, (e.g. The sign’s letters have all fallen off)
On page 17, which two keys does Hattie May say are broken?
“The R won’t type at all, and the L keeps getting stuck”
What does Abilene compare Gideon’s stories to?
Like sucking on butterscotch
Who is Hattie May’s uncle?
Uncle Henry
What are the three things that Shady’s house is used for?
Saloon, Carpenter's shop, and Church
What theme does the train that Abilene took tie into? Include something about her dad.
The train represents traveling because her dad abandoned her.
What are the two things Abilene does to fill up the quiet?
running a stick along the fence and rhyming
What is the mascot for Manifest High School?
Grizzly bear
What are the 5 things that Abilene has in her flour sack full of special things? Be specific.
A blue dress, 2 shiny dimes, a letter for Pastor Howard from Gideon, and her daddy’s compass
When we first meet Abilene, what railway was she on? And where?
Santa Fe Railway, Southeast Kansas
In chapter 1, what does the broken compass represent?
A loss of direction
Who was the president during the Great depression? (1917)
President Woodrow Wilson (pg 5)
Who made Gideon’s compass and when was it made?
St. Dizier, October 8, 1918
What are two things Hattie May has been promoted to do because of the Depression? (not including coffee maker)
Copy editor and typesetter
On which specific date did Abliene jump off the train?
May 27, 1936
On page 9, why is Abilene scared of the word “Perdition”?
Preachers said that they could follow the devil down the path to perdition.
Which train was Abilene on to Manifest?
the seven-forty-five evening train
In the ad in the newspaper from May 27, 1917, what are two out of the three things Billy Bump says his merchandise will help with?
Possible answers are: dry, itchy scalps, more hair on your head, and making it not turn gray