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What does the conductor mean when he says, "Going for a placing - out, are you?"
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The conductor is asking Nora if she is traveling on the train to be adopted. Placing-out must have been his way of saying "adopted"
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Why does Nora say "Thank you" to the conductor?
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Nora says Thank You because at St. Christopher's they teach you manners early.
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What do you think each child on the train hopes to find in the West?
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The children probably hope to have a family that will adopt them, give them a loving home, and provide for their needs.
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Why do Nora and Marianne want to pretend they are sisters?
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Nora and Marianne want to pretend they are sisters because they want to stay together. They think a family will adopt them both if they think they're related.
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The words "It's all right," and "She'll be there. She'll want me," are in a different type. Why does the author do this?
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The author uses a different type to indicate that Marianne is thinking this to herself.
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Why is it important for the children to change into their good clothes again?
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It is important to change into their good clothes again so that they will look good making them more desirable for families.
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How do you think the children feel as they are seated on the stage? Why?
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I think the children are nervous because they don't know who's adopting them.
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What does Marianne remember about her mother and the past?
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Marianne remembers the day when her mother left her at St. Christopher's and the chicken feather that was caught in her mom's hair.
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How is Miss Randolph feeling about the children leaving to be with their new families?
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Miss Randolph feels happy about them having a family but also sad because she has been with the children for a long time.
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Why does the woman give Marianne the apple?
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The woman gives Marianne the apple because she knew how Marianne felt.
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How does the story end?
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The story ends with Marianne getting adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Book and she feels like she found her place.
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