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At the Back of the North Wind

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1871

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Setting—including both real and fictitious places—is very important to the progression of the novel. Explain how the progression of setting in the novel influences the events that take place.

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Pick three words to describe Diamond. Explain why each adjective applies to him, using the text to support your choices.

3.

Is the North Wind the antagonist of the story? If not, who is/are the antagonist(s)?

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