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 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 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 knowingly chooses to leave someone to their lonely deahts.

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 he did to Susan.

He was afraid of being accused of attacking Haley himself.

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

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

What is most likely the main connection between what happened to Susan and Haley ending up a boomer? (from Chapter 3)

Traumatized by his sense of guilt over what happened to Susan, Haley was unable to work.

Traumatized by his sense of guilt over what happened to Susan's father, Haley became unable to work.

Haley was attacked by the police investigating Susan's death and was injured so severely that he became unable to work.

Haley was attacked by Susan's father and injured so severely that he became physically incapable of working.

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

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

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

How to rebuild his cabin.

The parentage of his puppies.

How to trust nature.

How to get over grief.