Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
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Who are the two main characters introduced in chapter 1? 

What is Jude & Esther

1

What does Esther notice when she hugs Jude?

What is...His heart is beating fast. 

1

What does Esther love to do? 

What is...Read poetry 

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What does Jude's Grandfather teach him?

What is...Life's lessons & traditions

1

What is the sunset compared to at the start of Chapter 5?

What is...A memory of love & warm.

2

How does Jude Promise to help Esther? 

What is...He says he’ll be with her every step of the way. 

2

What does Jude say about Esther’s tree knowledge?

What is...He’s surprised she knows so much. 

2

What does Esther tease Jude about?

What is...Always writing 

2

What clothing item reminds Jude of his grandfather?

What is...A tie

2

How does Esther react to Jude’s confession?

What is...She gets angry. 

3

What did Esther's mother warn her about?

What is...Not to climb the willow tree 

3

What time of day is it when they sit under the willow tree?

What is...Evening

3

What does Ezra hope after meeting Esther?

What is...See each other again. 

3

What does Esther’s presence show?

What is...Support, love, loyalty. 

3

What does Esther accuse Jude of?

What is...Only confessing because she’s leaving. 

3

What object by the river brings back memories?

What is...Their carved initials on the willow tree. 

3

What emotion does Jude battle during this chapter?

What is...Fear of rejection

3

What does Jude notice about Ezra?

What is...He may like Esther

3

What is Jude’s biggest struggle during the funeral?

What is...Saying goodbye

3

What does the call symbolize?

What is...Hope & second chances 

4

What lesson is hinted at the end of Chapter 1?

What is...That love can survive even after great loss. 

4

What do you think the willow tree will symbolize later?

What is...Important memories. 

4

What is special about the man in the vineyard?

What is...Peaceful & wise

4

What is the most important idea from the garden story?

What is...Healing & miracles are real. 

4

What does the story say about timing?

What is...It's never too late to speak from the heart.