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Legends of the Fall Quiz

Jim Harrison
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Legends of the Fall Quiz

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1)

What does Nordstrom realize when he tries to connect with his daughter, Sonia? (from The Man Who Gave Up His Name, Chapter 1)

They have very little in common.
She does not want to see him.
He cannot get a hold of her.
He does not really know her.
2)

Tristan smuggles whiskey through the wilderness and makes a __________ profit. (from Legends of the Fall, Chapter 3 and Epilogue)

Decent.
Large.
Small.
Mediocre.
3)

Nordstrom is much happier the summer he spends with his daughter, how many years after the divorce? (from The Man Who Gave Up His Name, Chapter 2)

Three.
Two.
Four.
Five.
4)

Why does Nordstrom cry in the restroom? (from The Man Who Gave Up His Name, Chapter 1)

He does not know what he will do with his life.
He hates Laura.
He loves Laura.
About losing the things that have bound them together.
5)

Nordstrom cooks for twenty before what? (from The Man Who Gave Up His Name, Chapter 2)

Everyone tires of him.
His daughter moves out.
Everyone leaves to go back to school.
His daughter sends everyone home.
6)

Each of the people in Nordstrom's life has his own views about Nordstrom's mid-life crisis. Are any of them able to convince him to change his plans? (from The Man Who Gave Up His Name, Chapter 3)

Yes.
No.
Almost.
Only at first.
7)

What happens after Tristan asks Ludlow to remember that Alfred is his son? (from Legends of the Fall, Chapter 3 and Epilogue)

Ludlow and Alfred finally reconcile and shake hands.
Alfred walks away from Ludlow.
Ludlow ignores Tristan.
Ludlow and Alfred finally reconcile and embrace.
8)

Susannah tells Tristan that she plans to do what? (from Legends of the Fall, Chapter 3 and Epilogue)

Kill him.
Kill Alfred.
Kill herself.
Run away.
9)

Nordstrom's financial adviser insists that Nordstrom see who? (from The Man Who Gave Up His Name, Chapter 3)

Laura.
A friend.
Sonia.
A psychiatrist.
10)

In August, Nordstrom and Sonia move to the house he has rented where? (from The Man Who Gave Up His Name, Chapter 2)

Virginia Beach.
Miami.
In Marblehead.
Boston.
11)

What happens after Ludlow sends Decker to Helena for supplies? (from Legends of the Fall, Chapter 1)

Ludlow receives a letter from his wife.
One Stab returns home.
Ludlow hears that his son died.
A US Marshall comes to ask about Decker.
12)

Nordstrom spends the night doing what? (from The Man Who Gave Up His Name, Chapter 3)

Playing poker with men from the shipping department.
Talking to his secretary.
Drinking alone.
Dancing in the dark.
13)

Nordstrom sits at the head of the table and converses with everyone while Sonia's friends do what? (from The Man Who Gave Up His Name, Chapter 2)

Snort cocaine.
Smoke pot.
Tell jokes.
Drink alcohol.
14)

Where does Tristan take a leave? (from Legends of the Fall, Chapter 2)

In Nairobi.
In Egypt.
In South Africa.
In China.
15)

Nordstrom and Laura make love with the passion of their first date in the country. How does Nordstrom feel at this time? (from The Man Who Gave Up His Name, Chapter 1)

Laura still loves him.
Their can be repaired.
He does not want to lose Laura.
Sex cannot fill Nordstrom's emptiness.
16)

The brothers and their father's Native American friend stop at a tavern where Tristan beats the owner for what reason? (from Legends of the Fall, Chapter 1)

His prejudice against One Stab.
His prejudice against Crazy Horse.
His prejudice against One Heart.
His prejudice against Sitting Bull.
17)

Why does the British officer release the ship? (from Legends of the Fall, Chapter 2)

As a reward for the delivery.
He has no reason to keep it.
He does not want Tristan to kill him.
Tristan requests it.
18)

In the morning, Nordstrom gets ready to meet with Sarah and adds what to his boot? (from The Man Who Gave Up His Name, Chapter 4 and Epliogue)

A screw driver.
A cell phone.
A straight razor.
A gun.
19)

Tristan buys whiskey to take home and sell to whom? (from Legends of the Fall, Chapter 3 and Epilogue)

Other ranchers.
Neighbors.
Other sailors.
His family.
20)

What does Susannah get Tristan to do? (from Legends of the Fall, Chapter 3 and Epilogue)

Kiss her.
Make love to her.
Apologize to her.
Leave her.
21)

He writes in his journal, thinking again about what? (from The Man Who Gave Up His Name, Chapter 3)

Becoming a cook.
His daughter.
Laura.
Quitting and giving away all his money.
22)

What does Nordstrom do when Berto comes in? (from The Man Who Gave Up His Name, Chapter 4 and Epliogue)

He grabs Berto and throws him out the window.
He stabs him.
He shoots him.
He hides.
23)

What does the company plan for Nordstrom's leaving? (from The Man Who Gave Up His Name, Chapter 3)

A concert.
A dance.
A dinner.
A party.
24)

The brothers' father, Ludlow, regrets what? (from Legends of the Fall, Chapter 1)

Letting his sons go to war instead of sending them back to Harvard.
Letting his sons go hunting without him.
Letting Samuel go to war instead of sending him back to Harvard.
Letting his Native American friend risk his life.
25)

Just before his daughter leaves for college, what do Nordstrom and Laura finally realize? (from The Man Who Gave Up His Name, Chapter 1)

Their marriage is over.
They want to fix their marriage.
Their marriage needs help.
They no longer find each other attractive.
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