Train Dreams Quiz

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What is most likely the main connection between what happened to Susan and Haley ending up a boomer? (from Chapter 3)

Haley was attacked by Susan's father and injured so severely that he became physically incapable of working.

Traumatized by his sense of guilt over what happened to Susan's father, Haley became unable to work.

Haley was attacked by the police investigating Susan's death and was injured so severely that he became unable to work.

Traumatized by his sense of guilt over what happened to Susan, Haley was unable to work.

Given what she tells Grainier, what is the most likely reason that Gladys visits him from the spirit world? (from Chapter 6)

She wants him to find the Bible.

She wants him to die so they can be together again.

She wants him to find Kate.

She wants him to leave the cabin.

What is the most likely reason that Grainier builds a new cabin on the same site as the old one? (from Chapter 4)

He wants to be there when Gladys and Kate come back.

He wants to stay as connected as possible to the memory of Gladys and Kate.

He can't sell land that has been destroyed by fire, and he cannot afford to buy any new land.

The mystical Kootenai Bob told him that good would come out of him doing so.

Why does the manager of the camp in Chapter 2 think that the work-site is cursed? (from Chapter 2)

Because he was best friends with Arn Peoples and is too grief stricken at his death to keep working.

Because he has run out of trees to cut and sees no reason to keep the men employed.

Because of the deaths and illness that have disrupted the work and the life of the camp.

Because he engages in corrupt business practices, and he is about to get caught.

Grainier's decision to not pursue Kate is similar to which earlier experience, and why? (from Chapter 8)

His refusal to stay friends with Kootenai Bob: in both cases, he refuses to develop a relationship with someone more attuned with nature.

His decision to not tell the truth about Haley: in both cases, he knowingly chooses to leave someone to their lonely deahts.

His refusal to marry Claire: in both cases, he refuses an offer of affection and connection in order to preserve his solitude.

His decision to not tell the truth about Haley: in both cases, he chooses not to do what is arguably the right thing.