Relationships
How are Avery and Libby related–be specific.
Half sisters— same dad
What two nicknames does Jameson have for Avery?
Mystery Girl and Heiress
What does the note Tobias Hawthorne left Avery say?
I am sorry
Relationships: How does Nash’s Relationship with Libby evolve?
Romantically
What is the Hawthorne Foundation
A Charity
What clue does Grayson, Avery and Jameson discover in the library?
A hidden message
What middle name was Tobias Hawthorne born with?
He wasn't -- he didn't have one.
What grounds, according to Grayson, might the Hawthorne family have to bypass Tobias’ latest will?
If Tobias was out of mind when he wrote it.
How does the author explore the themes of family and loyalty?
Through the Hawthorne brothers coming together even though they have rivalry and completely different personalities.
What kind of scones does Xander likes to eat?
Blueberry
Who is in charge of “protecting” Avery at the Hawthorne house?
Oren
What are the characteristics of Xander Hawthorne?
He is young, fun, into robotics, doesn’t take things as serious; doesn’t judge; seriously open to helping Avery.
Whom does Jameson Blame for Emily’s death?
Grayson
How does the novel address the theme of identity and self-discovery?
Avery discovers more about who she is in her journey at the house. By working with the brothers she helps discover more about her past. As well, the boys learn to grieve Emily and discover their uncle is alive.
What Avery said she would give Harry if she had money?
Buy him a house.
What is the relationship between Emily and Rebecca?
Sisters
What characters are talked about, but never actually present – anonymous characters?
Toby, Tobias, Avery’s mom & dad, Harry
What is found on Jameson’s torso?
A scar
What lessons can be learned about betrayal from the novel?
Lessons of betrayal are shown in characters such as Drake: never having good intentions and manipulating Libby.
What Emily was doing when she died?
Cliff jumping
In the end, who was accused of working with Drake to harm Avery?
Skye
What job does Zara do for the family business – what is she in charge of?
Runs the Hawthorne Foundation
What is considered the Climax?
Finding out Toby is alive
What role does the “anonymous” character play in the novel? How do they drive the plot
They provide information beyond the plot. They give context and reasoning for why the characters are the way they are.
What clue Avery finds on the Winchester rifle?
The letters O.N.E