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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

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

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

2.

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

Because they are ordering an evacuation due to flooding.

Because they are looking for Tommy.

Because they are friends with Bud and Mimi.

Because Mimi has stolen a car.

3.

Why do the valley holdouts finally decide to sell their homes at last? (from Pages 211 – 257)

Because the government doubles its financial offer.

Because the government issues the ultimatum of selling or facing prison.

Because of a massive flood.

Because the Roosevelt Dam collapses.

4.

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

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

Because of his unspoken-of wartime experiences.

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

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

5.

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 they do not believe things can ever change.

Because not many residents are college-educated.

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

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