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Dear Enemy
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"Dear Enemy" Quiz

A young woman takes on the position of superintendent at a children's orphanage, where she clashes with the gruff doctor in charge but eventually finds love and purpose.

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  1. How does the character of Sallie McBride evolve throughout the story?
  2. Discuss the role of feminism in 'Dear Enemy' and how it is portrayed through the character of Judy Abbott.
  3. What is the significance of the setting, the John Grier Home, in the novel? How does it contribute to the overall themes of the story?
  4. Examine the relationship between Sallie and Dr. Robin MacRae. How does their dynamic change over the course of the book?
  5. Discuss the theme of social reform in 'Dear Enemy' and how it is explored through the character of Sallie McBride.
  6. How does the author use humor in the novel to address serious social issues?
  7. Analyze the character of the orphans in the John Grier Home. How do they represent different aspects of society?
  8. Compare and contrast the personalities of Sallie McBride and Judy Abbott. How do their different approaches to life and work impact the story?
  9. Examine the role of education in the novel. How does it empower the characters and shape their futures?
  10. Discuss the significance of the title 'Dear Enemy' and how it reflects the relationship between Sallie and the orphans.