1. How does the author create an image of family within the first chapter? Why is family important to you?

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2. Why does Kristin feel like a cat after the storm passes on page 8? How does this simile contribute to the tone of the story?

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3. What does Kristin’s care for Sari reveal about Kristin’s character/personality?

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4. How does Kristin find her parents? How does this affect Kristin’s future actions?

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5. Kristin travels a lot throughout this book, how does each journey change her as a person? Do you think she grew since the beginning of the book as a person? if so, how?