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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What was the biggest mistake the government made in constructing Roosevelt Dam where it did, according to Mimi? (from Pages 111 – 160)

That they did not make the dam big enough.

That they did not account for population growth over time.

That they did not make the reservoir big enough.

That they did not account for municipal-industrial expansion over time.

2.

Why does Tommy turn to heavy drinking when he comes home from Vietnam? (from Pages 51 – 110)

Because he knows he will be reenlisting and wants to enjoy what time he has before he goes back to fight.

Tommy does not turn to drinking when he comes home from Vietnam.

Because he wishes to return to his old ways of partying and letting his parents clean up his messes.

Because of his unspoken-of wartime experiences.

3.

What does Mimi learn from Cissy about the government and the town of Andover? (from Pages 51 – 110)

That the people are powerless against the will of the government.

That Miller's Valley is far worse than Andover ever was, and that the government cannot save it.

That the towns of the valleys must stand together against an oppressive government.

That Andover is exactly like Miller's Valley, and will be flooded overnight by the government.

4.

Why does Tommy tell Mimi she needs a good plan for the future? (from Pages 51 – 110)

So she can save Miller's Valley.

So she can succeed in her life.

So she can one day become a lawyer and fight the government in court.

So she will not end up like their mother.

5.

Who does Mimi believe will be the last valley holdout against the government? (from Pages 161 – 211)

Tommy.

Her own mother.

The Ventis.

Donald's grandfather.

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