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What was Vivian's birth name?
Niamh Power.
Where was Vivian born?
Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland.
At what time period did this book take place in?
The Depression Era.
When was Vivian born?
1920.
When did Vivian's family move to America?
When she was 7 years old.
Where did Vivian live after moving to America?
NYC, specifically the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
Who was in Vivian's family in New York?
Her parents, Patrick and Mary, her twin brothers Dominick and James, and her baby sister Maisie.
What happened to Vivian's family in 1929?
A fire killed her father and twin brothers, and her mother was placed in a mental hospital.
What happened to Vivian after the fire?
She was taken to the Children's Aid Society and placed on an orphan train.
Where did Vivian's orphan train take her?
From New York City to Minnesota, arriving in Albans, Minnesota.
What was the route of Vivian's orphan train?
New York City → Buffalo → Cleveland → Chicago → Minneapolis → Albans, Minnesota.
Who did Vivian meet on the orphan train?
Dutchy, a 12-year-old boy who later becomes Luke Maynard.
Who first took Vivian in Minnesota?
The Byrnes.
What did the Byrnes rename Vivian?
Dorothy.
Why was Vivian unhappy with the Byrnes?
They treated her like a worker and made her work in their garment business.
Where did Vivian go after the Byrnes?
To the Grotes' home in rural Minnesota.
What happened with the Grotes?
Vivian was mistreated and eventually forced to leave.
Who helped Vivian after she left the Grotes?
Miss Larsen and Mrs. Murphy.
Who eventually adopted Vivian?
Mr. and Mrs. Nielsen.
Where did Vivian live with the Nielsens?
Hemingford, Minnesota.
Why did Vivian take the name 'Vivian'?
The Nielsens wanted her to take the name of their deceased daughter, Vivian.
What did Vivian do while living with the Nielsens?
She helped with their store, went to school, and eventually helped modernize and expand the business.
What college did Vivian go to?
St. Olaf college
Where did Vivian go when she was 19?
Minneapolis, Minnesota, with friends to see The Wizard of Oz.
Who did Vivian meet in Minneapolis?
Dutchy, who was now going by Luke Maynard.
What happened between Vivian and Dutchy?
They reunited, fell in love, and married about 10 months later.
Where did Vivian and Dutchy live?
In Hemingford, Minnesota.
What happened to Dutchy?
He was drafted into World War II and died in battle.
What happened to Vivian after Dutchy died?
She was pregnant and eventually gave her baby daughter up for adoption.
What was Vivian's daughter's name?
Maise (May), but Maisie turns her name to Sarah later on.
Who did Vivian marry after Dutchy?
Jim Daly, Dutchy's former shipmate.
Did Vivian tell Jim about her daughter?
No. She kept Sarah's existence a secret.
Where does Vivian live as an elderly woman?
On the coast of Maine, in Spruce Harbor.
How old is Molly?
17.
Where does Molly live?
Spruce Harbor, Maine.
What is Molly's background?
She is Penobscot Indian and has grown up in the foster-care system.
Where did Molly grow up before foster care?
Indian Island, a Penobscot reservation.
What happened to Molly's father?
He died in a car accident when Molly was 8.
What happened to Molly's mother?
She struggled with drug addiction and was eventually jailed.
Why does Molly have community service?
She stole a library copy of Jane Eyre.
Why does Molly work with Vivian?
She must complete community service by helping Vivian clean and organize her attic.
Who is Jack?
Molly's boyfriend.
Who are Ralph and Dina?
Molly's foster parents.
Who is Terry?
Jack's mother and Vivian's housekeeper.
Who is Dutchy?
A blonde boy Vivian meets on the train, his name is later Luke
Who is Mr. Curran and Mrs. Schatzman?
The orphan train advisors.
Who is Fanny and Mary?
Two workers at the Brynes' house; Fanny is an old nice woman and Mary is a young mean woman.
Who is Mr. Sorenson?
Agent for orphans.
Who is Carmine?
A baby Vivian took care of on the Orphan Train; they were split up when families were choosing each orphan
Who is Mrs. Murphy?
Miss Larsen's landlady who helps Vivian find a better home.
Who is Miss Larsen?
Vivian's teacher who helps her after she leaves the Grotes.
Who are the Nielsens?
The couple who eventually take Vivian in and give her a safe home.
Who is Sarah Dunnell?
Vivian's daughter, whom Vivian gave up for adoption after Dutchy died.
Who is Jim Daly?
Vivian's second husband and Dutchy's former shipmate.
Who is Tom Price?
Vivians date to prom; troublemaker.
Who is Mrs. Fry?
Vivians 12th grade English teacher.
Who is Margaret Reynolds Schatzman?
Vivian's former 5th-grade teacher who later becomes connected to Vivian's past.
What was on Mollys necklace?
Bear, raven, fish
What was the book to Molly from Vivian?
Anne of Green Gobles
What does Molly's necklace represent?
Her connection to her father.
What does Vivian's changing name represent?
Her changing identity and how other people repeatedly tried to give her a new life.
Why is Vivian afraid of being sent away?
Because she experienced rejection and instability as a child and fears losing her home again.
What does the attic represent?
Vivian's hidden past, memories, secrets, and the things she has tried to forget.
What is 'portaging' in the novel?
Carrying something from one place to another; Molly uses it as a metaphor for carrying experiences and memories through life.