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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does the Pennsylvania state government want to flood Miller's Valley? (from Pages 1 – 50)

To create a reservoir.

As a pretext to extract coal from underground.

Because the Roosevelt Dam is too old to be repaired.

To study the effects of manmade floods.

2.

Why does Tommy tell Mimi that many of the people in Miller's Valley are stupid? (from Pages 51 – 110)

Because they are not selling their homes and leaving the valley while prices are high.

Because not many residents are college-educated.

Because they are too wrapped up in their own lives to see Vietnam has to be saved.

Because they do not believe things can ever change.

3.

Why do the state police come to Mimi's graduation party? (from Pages 111 – 160)

Because they are friends with Bud and Mimi.

Because they are ordering an evacuation due to flooding.

Because Mimi has stolen a car.

Because they are looking for Tommy.

4.

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

Tommy.

Her own mother.

Donald's grandfather.

The Ventis.

5.

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

So she will not end up like their mother.

So she can succeed in her life.

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

So she can save Miller's Valley.

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