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What literary device is used in this sentence: "For Starlight the back-country was like a prayer or a hymn, and a man approached it in the same way: reverently, quietly, fully aware of the awe, wonder, and respect it caused to rise in him."

A simile

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What is the definition of poplar?

A tall, fast-growing tree, widely grown in shelter belts and for lumber production.

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Who said this: "Me'n words don't exactly have a workin' relationship on paper."

Franklin Starlight

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What was Winnie's expression toward her new life, home and town? Bonus points if you can say what she was doing this the town.

Winnie felt lighter in the new town.

"Winnie seemed to love the town and ran about ahead of her in the stores, exploring shelves and watching people."

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What woke up Cadotte and Anderson?

The heat, smoke, or fire woke them. Each one of these answers are correct.

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What literary device is used in this sentence: "So there I am, higher than the arsehole of an eagle tryin' to make sense of what she was trying to get across me."

Hyperbole

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What is the definition of seeping?

To move or spread slowly out of a hole or through something.

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Who said this: "She'd been a stripper for once. Nimble little thing. Had more moves than the BC Lions backfield."

Roth

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Why did Cadotte run back into the house while is was on fire?

To grab a bundle of cash.

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What is Endako? Bonus points if you can describe words from the book.

Endako was a small town Emmy and Winnie moved into. "The town was a mix of new and old, the newer, bigger, more fashionable homes in a ring around the outside fringe with the smaller, more rustic and history-laden buildings and homes strung out along the town's centre." 

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What literary device is used in this sentence: "Starlight figured he was an old soul in a younger man's body and he never minded if his friend stayed longer with the elder men than he stated."

A Metaphor

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What is the definition of reverently? Bonus points if you can name whether it's a Noun, Verb, Adverb, or Adjective.

With deep and solemn respect.

It is an adverb

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Who said this: "You could spy on people and they wouldn't even know it."

Winnie 

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What did Elmer Deacon ask from Franklin? Bonus points if you can tell me Franklin's response.

Elmer Deacon wanted Franklin to start writing about his photos and describing them. "If you could capture in words what you've caught in these shots... Well, it would be fabulous." -Deacon

Franklin was not on board with that idea.

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How long did Franklin say he was going to be at Deacon's for? Hint! Deacon buys and examines Franklin's photos so it has to be longer than 30 minutes...

About an hour, an hour and a half.

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What literary device is used in this sentence: "Now, they sat in silence admiring the landscape; the elongated valley set down between a line of mountains on either side, the farms lush and green with the early summer, and the smell of hay and manure and horses through the open windows."

Imagery

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What is the definition of scrutinized? 

To examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

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Who said this: "She's likely burnt already then."

Anderson

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What did the townsfolk think of Emmy and Winnie new arrival?  

"The townsfolk smiled at her and took her reticence for shyness and she felt a rural sort of welcome from them and was glad for the brief interactions."

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As Emmy and Winnie moved to the old, abandoned home, Emmy had to pick up things to make their living situation work. Emmy went to the store and bought several items. Name five of those items.

Old-style mops with a rolling bucket, a heavy broom, four blankets, a couple of pillows, a double-sized foam pad to sleep on, food (bread, jam, cookies, fruits, vegetables) a sharp knife to cut cheese, a can opener for cans of beans, tuna, sardines, and pudding.

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What literary device is used in this sentence: Starlight’s reluctance to pursue a career despite his extraordinary talent is very important. He could be famous for his photography, but he prefers his quiet life on the farm, where he is happy, and does not seek fame.

Irony

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What does the word transcend mean? Bonus points if you can describe it the same way the book did.

"Transcend means to lift over, move beyond, rise above." - Deacon
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Who said this: "It was likely a pretty little place in its day."

Emmy

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After Franklin's visit with Deacon, he went to pick up Roth. Roth was holding two items in his hands. Name one of those items. Bonus points if you can name both. Hint! "He found Roth at the Regal with a ____ in one hand and a ____ in the other."

Roth was holding a pool cue in one hand and a beer in the other.

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How long did it take to dig the ground around the old septic tank at Franklin's farm?

Two days