Characters
She is the main protagonist of the story.
Who is Mary Elizabeth Lambert?
gross or disgusting
What is Vile?
"I'll abide research," he signs. "So long as he doesn't try to take advantage of townsfolk." (24)
Who is Ezra Brewer?
Mary's teacher
Who is Miss Hammond?
"Her black hair and blue eyes are like coal and sky"
What is a Simile?
She is protagonist's best friend.
Who is Nancy Skiffe?
eternity
"Find George's map," she signs. (36)
Who is Nancy Skiffe?
Only George could approach him
Who is Bayard, George's horse?
"It's cold as a witch's breath"
He is a free slave working for Mr. Lambert.
Who is Thomas Richards?
rude or poorly behaved
What is Petulant?
"The Wampanoag don't see it the same way,' he explains. "It's not just about blood. My wife, daughter, and I belong in the town of Aquinnah. We share the same beliefs and customs. We participate in ceremonies o honor the Great Being Moshup. We work hard to sustain our small community." (42)
Who is Thomas Richards?
1692
What year did Jonathan Lambert arrive on Martha's Vineyard?
"...he is wearing the same clothes he always wears no matter the season, a worn linen shirt, a blue wool waistcoat, broadcloth trousers, red wool socks, a knit Monmouth cap, and an old sealskin coat. His eyes are the darkest blue I've ever seen. His long gray hair hangs over his earlobes, which are pierced, though I never see him wear earrings."
What is Imagery?
He is searching for a reason to explain the high number of deaf people on the island.
Who is Andrew Noble?
a mapmaker
What is a Cartographer?
"Why won't he go down easily?" I ask. "Is he that perturbed? Does he hate me? I am sorry, my brother, for my sin. I didn't mean to lure you into the high road. Why did you push me out of the way? It should have been me..." (65)
Who is Mary Lambert?
Nancy hid this family heirloom from her mother because the ghost of her Grandmother Edith told her to.
What is the silver teapot?
"I watch the tide leaping in and out."
What is Personification?
He was the man driving the carriage that ran over and killed George.
Who is Jeremiah Skiffe?
jealous
What is Envious?
"I'm wasting my time with this nonsense," _____ replies. (98)
Who is Andrew Noble?
Smithy
What is the name of Ezra Brewer's one eyed black cat?
"My brother, George, and I are in the road. We are laughing. He is chasing me in circles, grabbing for a tool in my hand."
What is a Flashback?