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48 pages 1 hour read

Calico Captive

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1957

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Essay Topics

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Compare and contrast Miriam’s reaction to imprisonment by the Abenaki and the French. Use text details to reinforce your response.

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Analyze the character of Miriam Willard. How does she change and grow throughout the novel? Include text evidence from the beginning, middle, and end of the novel.

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Discuss the theme of Survival and Resilience in the novel. Choose one secondary character and examine how they demonstrate resilience in the face of adversity.

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