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Benediction Quiz

Kent Haruf

This Study Guide consists of approximately 37 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Benediction.

Benediction by Kent Haruf

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+Chapters Summary and Analysis

Chapters 1 – 8

Chapters 9 – 16

Chapters 17 – 24

Chapters 25 – 32

Chapters 33 – 39

Symbols and Symbolism

Themes and Motifs

Styles

Quotes

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Benediction Quiz

Kent Haruf

This Study Guide consists of approximately 37 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Benediction.

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Dad travel to Denver after Clayton's suicide? (from Chapters 17 – 24)

To have his car repaired.

To accept Tanya's proposal for marriage.

To financially help his widow and children.

To try to find Frank.

2.

Why is Dad annoyed that Lorraine is seeing Richard? (from Chapters 17 – 24)

Dad does not want his daughter dating a white man.

Dad does not think Lorraine is good enough for Richard.

Dad does not think Richard is good enough for her.

Dad does not want his daughter to date another woman.

3.

Why has the church board convened an emergency closed session? (from Chapters 33 – 39)

To discuss the congregational rift.

To discuss the future of Lyle.

To discuss the theological implications of Lyle's sermon.

To discuss Lyle's divorce.

4.

What is synonymous to John Wesley's request that his father not tell his mother about his suicide attempt ? (from Chapters 33 – 39)

John's crying out for attention from his mother.

A declaration of anger.

A mutual understanding that John will stay in Holt.

An apology and an extension of forgiveness.

5.

Why do Willa and Alene decide to spend more time with Alice? (from Chapters 17 – 24)

Alice is actually Willa's great-niece.

Alene has always wanted a daughter.

To create a new kind of family.

To help Berta May.

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