Themes
This theme is explored between Margaret and Zulma.
Friendship
Double Jeopardy: This character is Margaret's sister.
Jo-Ann
What was the name of the game that Margaret created called?
Underground Railroad
What country is the novel set in?
Canada
What caught Margaret's attention from Zulma's physical appearance?
Her hair
This theme is explored through the dynamics in the Cruickshank household.
Family relationships
This character believes she can free her best friend. Her role model is Harriet Tubman
Margaret Cruickshank
This is the activity Margaret and Zulma did when they first met.
Made Snow Angels
What season is the novel in within the first few chapters?
Winter
What promise did Margaret make to Zulma at the playground when they first met?
She would help her go back to Tobago
This theme is explored as Maragaret and Zulma struggle to find who they are.
Identity
This character is the most important person in Zulma's Life.
Gran
Margaret begins to change after learning about this historical figure.
Harriet Tubman
What Caribbean island specifically is Zulma from and wants to go back to?
Tobago
Braiding hair is viewed as a sign of this
Lower class, Poverty
This theme is explored through several of the female characters and how they assist one another.
Women in Society
This character lives unhappily in Canada, wishing she could go back to Tobago
Zulma
What does Margaret enjoy her mom doing for her when her dad is not around.
Braid her hair
Double Jeopardy: This is where Margaret comforts Zulma after she receives a letter from her Gran
Principal's Office
Double Jeopardy: What is the hypocrisy of Margaret's father playing Dominoes with his friends.
He refuses to let his past behind him, but wants his wife and children to do so.
This theme is what both Margaret and Zulma want for themselves and each other.
Freedom
This character is currently Margaret's best friend. She is there at school with her when they first meet Zulma
Ti-Cush
What was Margaret's favorite lesson which Zulma taught her?
Saying Bad Words or Cussing
Which state does Harriet Tubman take the freed slaves once she frees them from their camps? (Movie)
Pennsylvania
Why does Margaret’s father believe that his children must work especially hard at school?
Colored people must work twice as hard.