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Vivian's name changes several times over the course of the novel- from Niamh Power to Dorothy Nielsen to Vivian Daly. How are these changes significant for her?

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Why does Vivian seem unable to get rid of the boxes in her attic?

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What role does Vivian's grandmother play in her life?

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Why hasn't Vivian ever shared her story with anyone? Why does she tell it now?

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In the prologue, Vivian metions that her "true love" died when she was twenty-three, but she doesn't mention the other big secret in the book. Why not?

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On the surface, Vivian's and Molly's lives couldn't be more different, but in what ways are their stories similar?

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who was: Molly Molasses, Mary power, Gram, Grandad, Tyler baldwin, Megan Mcdonald, Dominick And james Power?

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Who made the quilt for Vivian, and who gave it to her?

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Last updated by Jill W on 23 Apr 17:26

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Vivian sexually molested by Mr. Grote?

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Last updated by Jill W on 21 Apr 17:52

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What does portaging mean and symbolize for both characters?

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What "fishy","bear","raven" means as symbolism in "Orphan Train"?

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what "Mustard-colored coat with military buttons", "Suitcase","quilt" means as symbolism?

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Last updated by Jill W on 20 Apr 02:02

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