After reading chapter 19 respond to the question: Why do you think Chief Custaleta and the Shaman want to help Mina? Do you think thier "Indian medicine" will help Papa?
After reading chapter 15 respond to the question: On page 96 it reads"It was not fear, but a feeling there was a bond between them that no one else understood." What does this mean to you and why?
After reading chapter 14 respond to the question: When Mina and Anna took a walk they ran into a special visitor. What happened that made Mina happy? How would you feel if this happened to you. What does this tell you about what people may think about others and what they are really like?
After reading Chapter 13 respond to the question: Who was the special visitor that met the family at camp? What would you do in this kind of a situation?
After reading Chapter 12 respond to the question: Mina and her family were heading to New Braunfels, where was their first stop? Write about an important detail or event that happened at that point in the journey.
After reading Chapter 11 respond to the question: Where were Mina and her family were heading to find out about their land? Write about an important detail or event that happened at that point in the journey.
Mina Jordan is sad to leave her home in Germany, but she expects her new life to be full of adventure and excitement. Compare and Contrast: 1. Mina's Life in Germany to Mina's Life on the Margaretha 2. Mina's Life in Germany to Mina's life at Indian Point
After reading chapter 10 respond to the question: Papa and Heinrich Kaufmann went in together to buy the wagon.
This could be considered a partnership. Describe an experience you have had
working in a partnership or working as a team.
After reading chapter 8 respond to the question: Mina hung a red ribbon on a bow on the top of a branch. This
helped the community share in the holiday spirit. What would you hang on the
tree and why?
After reading chapter 7, post a response: Mina’s family has arrived on the coast of Texas. As you reread this
chapter, make a list of descriptive words and phrases the author used to
describe the “paradise” they found when they landed in Texas.
After reading chapter 6 respond to the question: Mina says, “Galveston is only a village...I thought it was the largest
city in Texas.” (page 33). Mina is excited to arrive in Galveston; however, it is
smaller than she expected. Write about a time when you were disappointed.
After reading chapter 5 respond to the following question: The Margaretha began to seem like Mina’s home. List 3 everyday
occurrences that make life on the ship seem like life at home.