Stones in Water

by Donna Jo Napoli

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What are the main characters/short disc. in the novel Stones in Water? What is the Plot-exposition,rising action,turning point,climax,resolution? All of this refers to the novel Stones in Water

Why were only the Jews circumcised? I know this has to do with God's promise to Moses regarding the "Promised Land" but can you explain? 

In Stones in Water, why doesn't Roberto tell Mamma about going to the movies with Samuele?

How does the metaphor "All you need is stones" pertain to Partriagani movement? "All you need is stones, If you have enough stones and the water is shallow enough, you can build a city up through the waves." 

In Stones in Water, what is an example of the conflict Man vs. Man?

What happens in the story? How Roberto gets away from the camp, what happens to Samuel. does anyone die?

What is the summary of chapter 5? i just need to know if there are any flashbacks, what is the plot, conflict of chapter 5 and the summary

What is the summary of this book?

In her novel Stones in Water, how does Donna Jo Napoli create the world so effectively? Refer to techniques, ideas and themes of the novel. Support using textual evidence.how does she make the world come to life.  

How did Roberto make a difference in the world in the book Stones in Water?  

What makes this story historical fiction, what part of history was fictional?

What is the symbolism of the stones? site examples

Did the Germans actually use Italians for forced labor? I've googled it and I can't seem to find anything that says they would have used Italians for forced labor.

In what year does chapter 7 take place in the novel Stones in Water?

What is the setting in the novel Stones in Water by Donna Jo Napoli? (year to be exact...)

Which year do you think the events of Chapter 7 of Stones in Water took place in? Why do you think this year is the correct year?

What is the eighth most important event in the book Stones in Water?