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Toliver's Secret
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Ellen begins the novel very differently than she ends it. What is the biggest change in her, and what helps make that change?
What role do supportive adults play in Ellen’s life? How do they help Ellen through her journey? Cite examples from the text.
Why does Ellen have to disguise herself as a boy for her journey? What is the novel’s ultimate message about the types of things boys and girls can do?
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