Train Dreams Quiz

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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.

Who is Arn Peeples? (from Chapter 2)

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

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.

What is the most likely reason that Kate / the wolf-girl runs off in Chapter 8? (from Chapter 8)

She realizes who Grainier is, and feels embarrassed to be seen by him in that condition.

She realizes that Gladys (her mother) isn't there and runs off in grief and confusion.

Being more wolf than human, she is afraid of the human nearby.

Being more wolf than human, she feels that her chances for healing would be better with the other wolves.

What is the most likely reason that Grainier builds a new cabin on the same site as the old one? (from Chapter 4)

He wants to be there when Gladys and Kate come back.

He can't sell land that has been destroyed by fire, and he cannot afford to buy any new land.

The mystical Kootenai Bob told him that good would come out of him doing so.

He wants to stay as connected as possible to the memory of Gladys and Kate.

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)

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

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.

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