East of Eden | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Part 1, Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

1. In what state does the story take place?

California.

2. Who is the narrator of the book?

The author.

3. What is Samuel's last name?

Hamilton.

4. Where is Samuel originally from?

Ireland.

5. What is the name of Samuel's wife?

Liza.

6. What is the name of the city Samuel and his wife move to?

King City.

7. What kind of soil is on Samuel's land?

Dry soil.

8. What is Samuel's occupation?

Blacksmith.

9. What does Samuel NOT have a talent for?

Making money.

10. What two things is Samuel well-known for?

Integrity and kindness.

11. What is Adam's last name?

Trask.

12. Where did Adam grow up?

Connecticut.

13. How does Cyrus lose his leg?

In the war.

14. How are Adam and Cyrus related?

Cyrus is Adam's father.

15. How does Mrs. Trask...
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