"A Year Down Yonder" Quiz
During the Great Depression, a city girl is sent to live with her eccentric grandmother in a small rural town.
historical fiction | 160 pages | Published in NaN
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Essay questions
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- How does the setting of the book, a small town during the Great Depression, influence the characters and the events in the story?
- In what ways does Grandma Dowdel defy traditional expectations of elderly women in the 1930s?
- Discuss the growth and development of Mary Alice as a character throughout the novel.
- How does the author use humor to address serious topics such as poverty and hardship in the book?
- What role does the relationship between Mary Alice and Grandma Dowdel play in the overall narrative?
- How does the author portray the theme of community and belonging in the small town of A Year Down Yonder?
- What lessons does Mary Alice learn from her experiences in the town, and how do they contribute to her coming-of-age journey?
