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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How does the death of Hank Pinkham change Grainier's life? (from Chapter 5)

Pinkham's parents blame him for Hank's death and have him run out of town.

Pinkham's parents give him a great deal of money in gratitude for his help.

Transporting Pinkham's body leads Grainier into a new line of work.

Transporting Pinkham's body leads Grainier to resolve that he wants nothing to do with dead people ever again.

2.

What earlier experience is echoed by Grainier's experience on the plane, and why? (from Chapter 7)

The visitation from Gladys: both are situations in which knowledge comes to Grainier in more intuitive, more spiritual ways.

The curse of "the Chinaman": both are situations in which Grainier becomes certain that mistakes in his past have led to his unhappy present.

The visitation from Gladys: both are situations in which knowledge is given to Grainier by some kind of spirit.

The encounter with Haley: both are situations in which Grainier comes to regret actions he didn't take, but should have.

3.

Which character is intent upon proposing marriage to Claire in Chapter 7? (from Chapter 7)

Haley.

Sauer.

Peterson.

Grainier.

4.

What is a "boomer", according to Chapter 3? (from Chapter 3)

A thief.

A murderer.

A sex offender.

A homeless person

5.

In Chapter 9, what is the metaphoric connection between the bobcat glimpsed by Grainier on his trip to town and Grainier himself? (from Chapter 9)

Grainier feels that, like the bobcat, nature has let him down.

Grainier feels that, like the bobcat, he is a wild animal "caged" for other people's enjoyment.

Grainier feels that, like the bobcat, he is old and in a "cage" of loneliness.

Grainier feels that, like the bobcat, he is old and desperate for company.

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