Train Dreams Quiz

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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)

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

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

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

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

What is a possible reason that Grainier did not report what happened to Haley to the police? (from Chapter 4)

He believed that what happened to Haley was justice for what happened to Susan's mother.

He was afraid of being accused of attacking Haley himself.

He was afraid that he would be implicated in what happened to Susan.

He believed that what happened to Haley was justice for what he did to Susan.

In Chapter 9, what is the metaphoric connection between the bobcat glimpsed by Grainier on his trip to town and Grainier himself? (from Chapter 9)

Grainier feels that, like the bobcat, he is a wild animal "caged" for other people's enjoyment.

Grainier feels that, like the bobcat, he is old and in a "cage" of loneliness.

Grainier feels that, like the bobcat, nature has let him down.

Grainier feels that, like the bobcat, he is old and desperate for company.

Why does the manager of the camp in Chapter 2 think that the work-site is cursed? (from Chapter 2)

Because of the deaths and illness that have disrupted the work and the life of the camp.

Because he engages in corrupt business practices, and he is about to get caught.

Because he was best friends with Arn Peoples and is too grief stricken at his death to keep working.

Because he has run out of trees to cut and sees no reason to keep the men employed.

Which character is intent upon proposing marriage to Claire in Chapter 7? (from Chapter 7)

Haley.

Grainier.

Sauer.

Peterson.