"Before We Were Yours" Quiz
A young girl is taken from her family and placed in a Tennessee orphanage, where she fights to survive and find her way back home.
historical fiction | 342 pages | Published in 2017
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Essay questions
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- How does the author use the dual timelines to enhance the storytelling in 'Before We Were Yours'?
- Discuss the theme of family and its significance in the novel. How do the characters' views on family evolve throughout the story?
- In what ways does the author portray the impact of societal power dynamics and corruption on the characters' lives?
- What role does the setting of the novel play in shaping the characters' experiences and decisions?
- How does the author address the ethical and moral implications of the real-life events that inspired the novel?
- Discuss the character development of Rill Foss and Avery Stafford. How do their individual journeys contribute to the overall narrative?
- Examine the symbolism of the river and its significance in the lives of the characters in the novel.
