The Overstory Quiz | One Week Quiz A

Richard Powers
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The Overstory Quiz | One Week Quiz A

Richard Powers
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 118 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Crown" - Section 1 (Pages 353 - 414).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the college lecturer say is the backbone of civilization just before Olivia leaves the auditorium in "Trunk"?
(a) Insurance.
(b) Love.
(c) Money.
(d) Nature.

2. Where is Mimi completing her master's degree in "Crown"?
(a) University of Los Angeles.
(b) University of San Francisco.
(c) Berkeley University.
(d) Stanford University.

3. What wooden object is the unnamed man contemplating in his prison cell in the beginning of "Trunk"?
(a) A desk.
(b) A coffee table.
(c) An apple crate.
(d) A chair.

4. How old is Nick Hoel when he meets Olivia?
(a) 27.
(b) 35.
(c) 39.
(d) 43.

5. From what novel does Dorothy read to Ray in "Crown"?
(a) War and Peace.
(b) To Have and Have Not.
(c) On the Road.
(d) Ulysses.

Short Answer Questions

1. About how long does Nick Hoel describe his "tree period" in "Trunk"?

2. In what California town does Olivia observe protesters on television who are trying to protect the trees?

3. How long is it before Olivia is set to graduate that she abandons college?

4. Where is the Conservatory of Flowers that Mimi sits in, in "Crown"?

5. What company does Neelay create, named after redwood trees?

(see the answer key)

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