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Bret Harte

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show Starves herself to save Piney  
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What is Mr. Oakhurst’s motivation for acting the way he does   show
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Is it surprising that the group sings a hymn? Why or why not?   show
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Be able to pick a phrase that correctly describes Mother Shipton. Outwardly coarse; inwardly good   show
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In what way is Mr. Oakhurst the strongest of the outcasts   show
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In what way is Mr. Oakhurst the weakest of the outcasts   show
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Be able to match each of the following characters with his / her description: Homer, Mr. Pope, Derringer, Five Spot, Uncle Billy, Sandy Bar, Tom Simson, Piney Woods, John Oakhurst, Mother Shipton.   show
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show They become more contented and caring  
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show Starving herself  
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What does Oakhurst reveal to the reader through his actions   show
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show they are reacting (illegally) to the loss of several thousand dollars, 2 valuable horses, and one prominent citizen  
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show They have neither equipment nor provisions to survive a delay  
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Why is Tom Simson devoted to Mr. Oakhurst   show
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Why are the outcasts trapped in the Sierras   show
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Where is Mr. Oakhurst’s body discovered at the end of the story   show
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show He has won a great deal of money  
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show Feels protective of him  
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show Takes their supplies and means of transport  
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What does the story suggest is most responsible for the change in the Duchess and Mother Shipton   show
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Why does Tom tell the story of the Iliad   show
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show exposure  
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show sadness  
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