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A Thousand Acres | Quiz

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A Thousand Acres | Quiz

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1)

For years, Ty has wanted to double the farm's _________ operation, even though Larry did not agree with him. (from Book 3: Chapter 21 | Book 3: Chapter 22)

Lettuce
Chicken
Corn
Hog
2)

___________ just wants the plates that Larry ate off but nothing else that might be on the farm. (from Book 6: Chapter 45)

Loren
Caroline
Ginny
Jess
3)

After Ginny finally falls asleep, she wakes up to Jess telling her that Larry is at ____________. (from Book 3: Chapter 25 | Book 3: Chapter 26)

Harold's
Loren's
Rose's
The jail
4)

What does Rose say that she wishes she hadn't done after the incident with Larry staggering down the road? (from Book 3: Chapter 23 | Book 3: Chapter 24)

Stayed in town
Had children
Said anything
Quit smoking
5)

Larry is whining to everyone at the picnic instead of waiting for people to talk to him, mostly about the conditions at the _________. (from Book 3: Chapter 27 | Book 3: Chapter 28)

Ericson home
Farm
Nursing home
Funny farm
6)

__________ cooks for the crew and is thanked for the home-cooked meal as a result. (from Book 4: Chapter 33)

Rose
Ginny
Larry
Jess
7)

The sorting of possession happens in the cold as _________ doesn't believe ventilation prevents kerosene heater fatalities. (from Book 6: Chapter 45)

Ginny
Loren
Rose
Caroline
8)

What part of the farm was bulldozed, though the remaining daughters didn't seem to care much? (from Epilogue)

Hog farm
Dairy farm
Chelsea
The main coop
9)

What does the person who surprises Ginny say is in the water where she is about to swim? (from Book 4: Chapter 31 | Book 4: Chapter 32)

No chlorine
High chlorine content
It's warm
High bacterial count
10)

Who found Larry when he was raging, soaked, and maniacal during the storm? (from Book 3: Chapter 25 | Book 3: Chapter 26)

Rose
Jess
Loren
Harold
11)

What is the plant Ginny decides to use in order to help poison Rose so that she can finally escape the farm? (from Book 5: Chapter 39)

Holly
Willow
Bay leaf
Hemlock
12)

Where does Ginny drive in order to find out what the townsfolk are saying about Larry and the rest of the family as the pastor will not reveal anything? (from Book 4: Chapter 34)

Cabot
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Chicago
13)

Where do Ginny and Rose sit as they talk about what Larry might have to say about Rose's accusations? (from Book 3: Chapter 27 | Book 3: Chapter 28)

The new dairy farm
Chelsea's front porch
The bathroom
The old pond
14)

Ginny decides to give away her acres, with ___________ receiving 380 acres and Rose receiving 640 acres. (from Book 6: Chapter 42)

Ty
Linda and Pammy
Loren
Jess
15)

The ____________ after their mother had died, Larry made the daughters take separate bedrooms. (from Book 3: Chapter 23 | Book 3: Chapter 24)

Easter
Thanksgiving
New Year's Day
Christmas
16)

Rose knows that __________ sees her differently than other men see her and that their physical attraction will fade in time. (from Book 5: Chapter 38)

Jess
Ty
Pete
Loren
17)

While Jess returned to the Pacific Northwest, Rose and her girls are going to remain _____________. (from Book 6: Chapter 42)

Vegetarian
In touch with Harold
Married to him
A part of his life
18)

Pete gets drunk and drives over to threaten ________ and then drives off into the quarry where he actually drowns. (from Book 5: Chapter 36)

Jess
Loren
Harold
Larry
19)

What does Rose tell Ginny to cook for Pammy and Linda before she takes them back with her? (from Book 6: Chapter 44)

Pork chops
Fried chicken
Fried green tomatoes
Potatoes
20)

The __________ were busy that spring and for several years to come with the land of Larry's being up for sale. (from Epilogue)

Banks
Auction houses
Real estate agents
Neighbors
21)

Who surprises Ginny when she goes for a swim as they are throwing rocks into the water? (from Book 4: Chapter 31 | Book 4: Chapter 32)

Larry
Loren
Jess
Pete
22)

Who calls after midnight wanting to talk, which causes the other person on the line to come over to talk? (from Book 5: Chapter 37)

Rose
Caroline
Jess
Ginny
23)

Henry Dodge during an unexpected visit notes that _____________ appears unhappy and wants to know why. (from Book 4: Chapter 34)

Pete
Rose
Ginny
Larry
24)

Larry's whereabouts are discussed, but Rose says that not knowing his location is ___________ for her. (from Book 5: Chapter 38)

Painful
Okay
Freedom
Confusing
25)

As the storm clouds form on the horizon, a ___________ is already issued for the country surrounding and including the farm. (from Book 3: Chapter 23 | Book 3: Chapter 24)

Tornado watch
Thunderstorm watch
Tornado warning
Thunderstorm warning
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