Train Dreams Quiz

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Grainier's decision to not pursue Kate is similar to which earlier experience, and why? (from Chapter 8)

His refusal to stay friends with Kootenai Bob: in both cases, he refuses to develop a relationship with someone more attuned with nature.

His decision to not tell the truth about Haley: in both cases, he chooses not to do what is arguably the right thing.

His refusal to marry Claire: in both cases, he refuses an offer of affection and connection in order to preserve his solitude.

His decision to not tell the truth about Haley: in both cases, he knowingly chooses to leave someone to their lonely deahts.

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

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

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

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

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

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 old and desperate for company.

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

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

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

Why is it easy for Grainier to be apart from Gladys and Kate in Chapter 2? (from Chapter 2)

He is afraid of being a bad husband and father: being away from hope keeps him from making mistakes.

He did not want to get married in the first place and is glad to be on his own again.

He had been on his own for a long time before he was married, so he finds it easy to slip back into the routine.

He is having an affair with the wife of one of his supervisors.

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

Sauer.

Haley.

Grainier.

Peterson.