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Which of these Avonlea residents did not go to college at Redmond?

Diana Barry. Diana stayed in Avonlea and married her fiance, Fred Wright. Anne returned to Avonlea to be her bridesmaid.

What was the name of the short story that Anne wrote for submission to a magazine?

"Averil's Atonement". Diana secretly submitted it to the "Rollings Reliable Baking Company's" story contest, when it was rejected the first time.

Which of Anne's childhood friends died in this book?

Ruby Gillis. Ruby died from consumption.

Who was the girl Gilbert was going out with, and whom Anne was sure he was going to marry?

Christine Stuart. Gilbert, of course, only had eyes for Anne.

What was the name of the house where Anne and her friends lived for the last three years of their time at Redmond College?

Patty's Place. Anne lived there with Priscilla, Philippa, Stella, and Stella's Aunt Jamesina. And, of course, the two china dogs, Gog and Magog.

Who left Anne $1000 in her will?

Josephine Barry. Josephine Barry was Diana's aunt, who came to know Anne when Diana and Anne jumped on her bed one morning. Anne was sad about her death, but the $1000 meant she could continue her studies without asking Marilla for money.

What was the nickname that Philippa gave to her husband, Jonas?

Jo. Philippa has worried for years about which wealthy, handsome man she should marry, but eventually settled for the plain and poor minister Jonas.

What was the name of Davy Keith's teacher in Avonlea?

Miss Carson. Davy didn't like her one bit, despite Rachel's lectures.

With which newspaper had Gilbert been offered a job in the summer?

Daily News. Anne did not like the prospect of being in Avonlea the whole summer without Gilbert, although she didn't want him to know that!

In what country had Aunt Jamesina's daughter, Elizabeth, been living?

India. According to Aunt Jamesina, Elizabeth's motto was "Never write a line you would be ashamed to read at your own funeral."