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The Sparrow
by Mary Doria Russell
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Prologue and Chapters 1–6 Summary
Chapters 7–13 Summary
Chapters 14–19 Summary
Chapters 20–26 Summary
Chapters 27–32 Summary
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The Sparrow Questions and Answers
What is Yarbrough's "turtle on a fencepost" theory in The Sparrow?
In The Sparrow, what was the catalyst for the change of life on Rakhat? How are the benefits and dangers of first contact illustrated by the catalyst?
What four anthropological errors caused the mission to Rakhat to fail in The Sparrow?
What are some examples of how music connects the human travelers in The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell?
In The Sparrow, what page is the quote that begins with "The Jewish sages also tell us that God dances when His children defeat Him in argument" found on?
What are the themes of The Sparrow?
What is an analysis of The Sparrow?