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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What does Gladys believe about what happened the night of the fire? (from Chapter 6)

That by throwing away her Bible, she earned the wrath of God and was killed.

That by throwing away the chocolates, she created a trail that the animals who saved Kate's life could follow.

That by throwing away her Bible, she earned the wrath of God and got Kate killed.

That by saving the chocolates, she saved Kate's life.

2.

Who is Arn Peeples? (from Chapter 2)

One of Grainier's co-workers, and a story-teller.

One of Grainier's supervisors, and a liar.

One of Grainier's supervisors, and a corrupt businessman.

One of Grainier's co-workers, and a thief.

3.

What does Kootenai Bob give Grainier advice about? (from Chapter 4)

How to trust nature.

How to rebuild his cabin.

The parentage of his puppies.

How to get over grief.

4.

The action of Chapter 5 includes the second example of Grainier unexpectedly connecting with someone who has been seriously injured. What was the first one, and how are the two events connected in another way? (from Chapter 5)

Haley: both encounters result in Grainier becoming aware that nothing is ever as simple as appearances might seem.

Gladys: both encounters result in Grainier feeling like he has been blessed.

Haley: both encounters result in Grainier believing that there is no good in the world.

"The Chinaman": both encounters result in Grainier feeling like he has been cursed.

5.

Given what she tells Grainier, what is the most likely reason that Gladys visits him from the spirit world? (from Chapter 6)

She wants him to leave the cabin.

She wants him to find the Bible.

She wants him to die so they can be together again.

She wants him to find Kate.

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