wtcs Flashcards
When had Barkley Cove been established?
1751
What kind of boat did Pa own?
Metal Skiff
With what did Kya check the gas level of the boat?
A reed
What record did Tate’s father put on while working in the wheelhouse?
1978 Miliza Korjus
How many children did Scupper’s great-great-grandfather have?
13
In what year did Scupper’s great-great-grandfather emigrate?
1760
What was Carrianne’s favourite accessory?
Worn Atlanta Crackers Cap
When was the Barkley Cove diner built?
1889
How many Churches are in Barley Cove?
7
Of what kind of wood is Jumpin’s house made out of?
Pine tree
What Author of poetry does Tate first introduce to Kya?
Edward Lear
Where was Ma from?
New Orleans
Where did Pa go to play poker?
Swamp Guinea
Where did Pa go to play poker?
Swamp Guinea
Where is Tate going for College?
Chapel Hill
The Marsh is a safety net for these 5 people..
Sailors, castaways, debtors, runway slaves, and fugitives
What did Kya’s sisters make?
Red beans and cornbread
What did Jodie cook?
Grits and scrambled eggs in lard
Kya walked __ miles to the Piggly Wiggly
4
During Kya’s trip into town, how many boys sped past her on bikes?
Three
Who were the two boys who found Chase and how old are they?
Benji Mason and Steve Long. They are both ten
Ma’s favourite breakfast was..
Scrambled eggs, tomatoes, and cornbread fritters
Scupper has four traits that define a ‘real man’
Crying without shame, reading poetry through the heart, feeling opera though the soul, and doing what is necessary to defend a woman
What does Kya cook for Pa when he gets back from his trip?
Boiled mustard greens, backbone, grits and cornbread
During Kya’s boat ride with Pa, what did she find?
Feathers of a great horned owl, and a hummingbirds nest
Chase’s widow is named..
Pearl
Chase’s time of death was estimated to be between..
Midnight and two A.M
When Pa and Kya walked into the diner, what did someone say?
They can’t read the shirt and shoes required
The name of the girl who tried to talk to Kya is..
Meryl Lynn
Meryl Lynn’s mother said..
Kya was dirty and diseased
How much and how often does Jumpin’ buy mussels?
Fourth pounds every two to three days
There are _ girls and _ boys a Point Beach when Kya visits..
5 and 4
How long did Kya fish for?
8 hours
What three types of bird feathers did Tate bring Kya?
Great blue heron, tropicbird, and wild turkey
What did Kya eat in Chapter 13?
Cornbread and beans
_ boys came to the shack..
5
What type of feather did Kya give Tate?
Immature bald eagle
Kya cut _ inches off her hair..
8
What three items did Tate bring Kya in Chapter 14?
A feather of a night heron, seeds and a spark plug
Kya brought Tate a _ feather in person..
Tundra Swan
Kya’s first book read was..
A Sandy County Almanac
The easiest thing Jake ever did was..
Blend in with the fighting, drinking, and cussing out the renegades of the Marsh
When did Tate and Kya finish reading A Sandy County Almanac?
My mid-August
What food did Tate bring Kya in Chapter 17?
Little cakes
What three gifts did Tate bring to Kya on her birthday?
Magnifying glass, a plastic barrette, and art supplies
What type of pie did Scupper and Tate eat?
Pecan
Tate boated _ minutes to see Kya
40
Kya gifted Tate a _ feather for Christmas
Male cardinal
The _ day after finding Chase’s body, the guys at the Dog-Gone said he started going out to the Marsh about _ years ago
8 and 4
In Chapter 20 Kya ate _ and watched _..
Sausage and biscuit, fireflies
Kya did leave her shack for _ after July Fourth
A month
A _ got Kya out of her Depresso Expresso
Copper’s Hawk
