Historical Context and Conflict in Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy, Part 1 — Quiz
Question 5 • English 9 CR SUSD (EX)
At the end of Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy , why does Reverend Buckminster side with the Phippsburg townspeople against the people of Malaga Island?
Answer
A
Mr. Stonecrop describes how much money the island people have taken from the Phippsburg townspeople.
B
The reverend finds out that Turner’s baseball bat and glove were left on the beach, not the front porch.
C
Mr. Stonecrop talks about the people in town who would support those on Malaga Island.
D
The reverend learns that Turner went to the island with Lizzie Griffin, an African American girl.
Explanation
Reverend Buckminster changes sides after learning that his son Turner went to Malaga Island with Lizzie Griffin, who is African American. His prejudice and concern for his family’s reputation lead him to side with the townspeople against the islanders. The baseball equipment’s location and the other arguments do not cause his decision.
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