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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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 believing that there is no good in the world.

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

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

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

2.

Which character pulls a gun during the fight on the bridge in Chapter 1? (from Chapter 1 )

The Chinaman.

Robert Grainier.

Mr. Sears.

An unnamed laborer.

3.

Who is Arn Peeples? (from Chapter 2)

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

One of Grainier's supervisors, and a liar.

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

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

4.

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 find Kate.

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

5.

What earlier experience is echoed by Grainier's experience on the plane, and why? (from Chapter 7)

The curse of "the Chinaman": both are situations in which Grainier becomes certain that mistakes in his past have led to his unhappy present.

The visitation from Gladys: both are situations in which knowledge comes to Grainier in more intuitive, more spiritual ways.

The encounter with Haley: both are situations in which Grainier comes to regret actions he didn't take, but should have.

The visitation from Gladys: both are situations in which knowledge is given to Grainier by some kind of spirit.

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