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Homecoming
Cynthia Voigt
Study Guide
Study Guide
Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Part One, Chapters 1–2
Part One, Chapters 3–4
Part One, Chapters 5—6
Part One, Chapters 7–8
Part One, Chapters 9–10
Part One, Chapters 11–12
Part Two, Chapters 1–2
Part Two, Chapters 3–4
Part Two, Chapters 5–6
Part Two, Chapters 7–8
Part Two, Chapters 9–10
Part Two, Chapters 11–12
Characters
Character List
Dicey
James
Maybeth
Sammy
Gram
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotes Explained
Further Study
Context
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Context
Plot Overview
Character List
Character Analysis
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Part One, Chapters 1-2
Part One, Chapters 3-4
Part One, Chapters 5-6
Part One, Chapters 7-8
Part One, Chapters 9-10
Part One, Chapters 11-12
Part Two, Chapters 1-2
Part Two, Chapters 3-4
Part Two, Chapters 5-6
Part Two, Chapters 7-8
Part Two, Chapters 9-10
Part Two, Chapters 11-12
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
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How to Cite This SparkNote
Further Study
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols Quiz
Further Study
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols Quiz
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of 2
What, more than anything, does the children's hard summer teach them?
FlexibilityB. FearC. LoveD. Indifference to world events
At every juncture in Homecoming, what motivates characters and sets the plot into motion?
Danger B. MoneyC. The weatherD. Transportation
The Tillermans' ___ acts as a resource that helps them complete their journey safely.
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of 2
Sense of humor B. CrueltyC. HonestyD. Tenacity
What serve(s) indirectly as means of expressing oneself and communicating?
Diary entriesB. StealingC. FightsD. Money
What symbolizes Gram's stubbornness and solitude?
HoneysuckleB. SailingC. CarsD. Money
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