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The Winter of Our Discontent | Quiz

John Steinbeck
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The Winter of Our Discontent | Quiz

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1)

Which of the following questionable things are good men in the town NOT doing? (from Chapter Six)

Buying land with privileged information.
Fixing tickets.
Inflating prices.
Selling bad produce.
2)

What does Ethan take with him on his walk after Allen's party? (from )

The talisman.
His grandfather's cane.
His gun.
A picture of his father's ship.
3)

What is Ethan's last name? (from Chapter Seven)

Hawley.
Howard.
Hannigan.
Haroldson.
4)

Why does Ethan think Danny turned to drinking? (from Chapter Six)

He was ashamed.
He was depressed.
He was arrogant.
He was lazy.
5)

Why does Baker say he has the wives leave when he begins talking about business? (from Chapter Seven)

His wife has something to show Mary.
They have some cakes to fetch.
They will be bored.
They are not knowledgeable enough.
6)

What does Ethan take to work the day after Easter? (from Chapter Nine - Ten)

An old book.
The Masonic case.
His check book.
A notebook and pen.
7)

What does Ellen ask Ethan to let her hold during the party for Allen? (from )

His hand.
Allen's framed speech.
Her old doll.
The talisman.
8)

Where does Ethan dream of going while he is in his special place at the end of the book? (from )

Margie's house.
Hell.
Home.
The bottom of the ocean.
9)

How did the item that the sleepwalker touched feel when Ethan touched it? (from Chapter Eight)

Brittle.
Cold.
Secure.
Warm.
10)

What does Mr. Marullo give Ethan on Easter? (from Chapter Seven)

A raise.
An Easter bonus.
A bag of candy.
A lamb roast.
11)

How does Joey say he feels on July 1st? (from Chapter Fourteen)

Anxious.
Excited.
Alert.
Jumpy.
12)

Which of the following does Danny NOT give to Ethan in an envelope? (from Chapter Nine - Ten)

A picture.
The deed to his land.
A personal letter.
A will.
13)

Whose advice caused Ethan's family to lose their property? (from Chapter Seven)

Danny's.
Baker's.
Flynn's.
Joey's.
14)

How many items does Ethan buy to celebrate while on vacation? (from )

100.
25.
75.
50.
15)

What does Ethan say is filling the country at this time? (from Chapter Six)

Pride.
Anarchy.
Jealousy.
Discontent.
16)

How much money does Marullo give Ethan when he offers to let him take a vacation? (from Chapter Thirteen)

$60.
$70.
$50.
$40.
17)

What does Ethan buy to celebrate while on vacation? (from )

Sparklers.
Ribbons.
Flowers.
Streamers.
18)

How did a boy Allen knows get a lot of money? (from Part Two, Chapter Eleven)

He sang at a talent show.
He wrote a movie script.
He cheated at a game.
He starred in a movie.
19)

How much of Danny's land does Ethan sell to Baker? (from )

51%
49%
50%
48%
20)

What stings Ethan while he is in his special place at the end of the book? (from )

Star fish.
Jelly fish.
Wasps.
Centipedes.
21)

Where did the item that the sleepwalker touched come from? (from Chapter Eight)

A city tradition.
A mason ritual.
A war trip.
A whaling expedition.
22)

How does Margie plan to make her financial situation secure? (from Chapter Twelve)

Find a husband.
Become the mistress of a rich man.
Wait for her uncle to die.
Sue a company.
23)

What wakes Ethan up on the Tuesday after Easter? (from Chapter Nine - Ten)

Mary screaming.
A siren.
Jets.
Gunfire.
24)

How long did one of Ethan's fellow soldiers give himself every day to think about his family? (from Chapter Thirteen)

45 minutes.
15 minutes.
30 minutes.
1 hour.
25)

Who taught Ethan how to get rid of bad memories? (from Chapter Six)

A sergeant.
A roommate.
His teacher.
His boss.
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