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| Who discovered and named the town of Way Down Deep? |
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| What was the original name of the stream? What was it, eventually, shortened to? |
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| Way Down Deep Creek; Deep Creek |
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| Why didn’t the name Deep Creek “fit” that particular body of water? |
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| It wasn’t deep and it wasn’t a creek; it was a small river |
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| What is the name of the boardinghouse in Way Down? |
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| Who is the last member of the Ward family to take possession of The Roost? |
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| What is the name of the elegant lady who permanently lives on the second floor of The Roost? |
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| What happened to Mrs. Thornton Elkins’s husband? |
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| He was killed in a sawmill accident less than a year after they were married |
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| What is Miss Worly’s job? |
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| What do the kids in town call Miss Worly for a nickname? Why? |
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| Miss Wordy; because she likes to use fancy words |
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| What is Mr. Gentry’s job? |
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| High school band director |
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| What is Mr. Crawford’s job? |
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| What is the title of the book that Mr. Crawford is currently working on? |
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| A Colorful History of Way Down Deep, West Virginia |
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| In what state is Way Down Deep located? |
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| How does Mr. Crawford respond when the townspeople ask him how is book is going? |
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| In what year was a redheaded girl abandoned in Way Down? |
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| What is the little girl’s name who was abondoned in the town of Way Down Deep? |
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| Who decides to take Ruby in and care for her? |
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| What last name (surname) is given to Ruby? |
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| How does Ruby get the surname “June”? |
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| She was discovered in the month of June |
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| What unusual pet does Ruby acquire at the age 7? |
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| How does Ruby get her pet goat? |
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| A poor traveler offers his goat in exchange for food and shelter b/c he has no money |
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| What does Ruby name the goat? |
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| When Ruby was finally able to help out at The Roost, what was her first job? |
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| Setting the table for breakfast and supper |
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| What is Ruby’s favorite flower? |
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| What does Miss Arbutus buy for Ruby so she can run errands? |
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| What is the name of the street where all the stores are located? |
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| What is it rumored that Archibald Ward brought to and buried in Way Down Deep? |
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| A pirate’s treasure of gold doubloons and pieces of eight |
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| Where do Ruby and Miss Arbutus plan to go if they ever find the treasure that is rumored to be buried in town? |
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| England and all over Europe |
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| What was Miss Arbutus’s childhood dog’s name? |
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| Why is it sometimes difficult to walk by Mrs. Rife’s house? |
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| She stands on her porch and throws rocks at people |
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| What is the name of the boy who has a crush on Ruby? |
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| What does Ruby hope Miss Arbutus will give her for her 13th birthday? |
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| What shocking event happens when Ruby goes to the bank to make a deposit for Miss Arbutus? |
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| A man tries to rob the bank |
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| Why is the man robbing the bank? |
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| He has 5 kids at home that he can’t care for |
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| What kind of gun does the man use to rob the bank? |
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