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Heat and Light: A Novel Quiz

Jennifer Haigh

This Study Guide consists of approximately 66 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Heat and Light.

Heat and Light: A Novel by Jennifer Haigh

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+Chapters Summary and Analysis

Chapters 13 -14

Chapter 19 - 20

Chapter 21 - 22

Chapter 23 - 24

Chapter 25 - 26

Chapter 27 - 28

Chapter 29 - 30

Chapter 31 - 32

Symbols and Symbolism

Themes and Motifs

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is the goal of this Dark Elephant shareholders meeting? (from Chapter 1 - 2)

To convince the shareholders to support drilling in Pennsylvania.

To present Amy Rubin's research.

To annouce Kip Oliphant as the CEO.

To celebrate a profitable quarter.

2.

Why is Rich unable to sell his land? (from Chapter 27 - 28)

Rich cannot sell land with damaged land in good conscience.

The Devlins want the land to stay in the family.

The land does not have a clear title because Dark Elephant has an active lease.

No one would purchase the land.

3.

Why did Colonel Drake hire Uncle Billy to drill the first oil wells? (from Chapter 19 - 20)

Uncle Billy was a trained blacksmith and an experienced saltwater driller.

Uncle Billy knew the land around Bakerton better than anyone else.

Uncle Billy and Colonel Drake had worked together to drill for oil in California.

Uncle Billy was married three times, and the first time was to Colonel Drake's sister.

4.

How does Shelby notice that something has gone wrong with the drilling? (from Chapters 13 -14)

When she steps outside on the porch, Shelby sees dark smoke over the hill.

While she is washing dishes, Shelby notices that the water smells funny.

Shelby notices that Oliva has developed a rash.

Shelby realizes that the plants around the house start to wilt right after the drilling starts.

5.

How does Rena recognize Paul Zaccharias? (from Chapter 25 - 26)

The lawyer comes into the hospital frequently.

The lawyer attended Rena's community meeting at the Library.

The lawyer knows Lorne Trexler.

The lawyer has a billboard advertising his services on the Colonel Drake Highway.

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