Plot
Where did Abiliene find the Lucky Bill Cigar Box and the letters?
Under a floorboard in her room.
Why did her father send her away?
He had to work on the railroad
What is Abilene's fathers name?
Gideon Tucker
What's the name of the tree house?
Fort Treeconderoga
What did Shady warn Abilene about on her first day of the last day of school?
To watch her etiquette and manners/ to mind her Ps and Qs
Why didn't Abilene want to do her school assignment?
She didn't think she would still be in Manifest at the start of the next school year
Abilene has lived in hoovervilles in the past, what are hoovervilles?
shack towns for people with no money
What was the name of the sister in Abiliene's school?
Sister Redempta.
What was the name of Abilene's school?
Sacred Heart of The Holy Redeemer
What phrase did Abilene read while reading Hattie Mae 's News Auxiliary?
"All the whos, whats, whys, whens, and wheres you never knew you needed to know"
What phrase was on the letter nailed to the tree house?
Leave well enough alone.
Who else did the preacher take in other than Abilene?
Gideon Tucker.
What was the name of the Undertaker in Manifest?
Mr. Underhill
Where did they follow the undertaker too
the cementary
What is the compass marker's name and what was the date on the inside of it?
St. Dizier, October 8, 1918
Where did Abilene find her compass?
Hanged on the porch of Miss. Sadie's Divining Parlor
What was the church described as?
One part saloon, one part carpenter shop, and one part church.
How long has Pastor Howard been filling in for the priest?
14 years
When did Abilene arrive at Manifest?
7:45 AM
What was the return address on the letter Abilene received from her father?
Santa Fe Railroad Office, Fourth and Main, Des Moines, Iowa
Why are those in Manifest considered lucky even though they were in a drought? What does this reference to?
There are underground wells to draw from to keep people watered; those far west easily die of dehydration, "people shrivel up like November leaves and blow all the way to California". It makes a reference to the Dust Bowl
What are the two things Abilene checked for after jumping off the train and what does this event signify?
Her traveling pack and a "good head on her shoulders"; Abilene jumping off the train signified the beginning of her journey and finding the path herself. Checking for her belongings prepared her for the troubles ahead.
Who was the tree house letter written to?
Jinx
What state did Abiliene's dad work on the railway?
IOWA
What happened to Abilene's Mom?
She joined a dance troupe in New Orleans when she was 2.