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The Flood Girls Quiz

Fifield, Richard

This Study Guide consists of approximately 68 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Flood Girls.

The Flood Girls by Fifield, Richard

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+Chapters Summary and Analysis

Pages 115 - 169

Pages 170 - 234

Pages 235 - 273

Pages 274 - 324

Symbols and Symbolism

Themes and Motifs

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why is Rachel sleeping with Billy the last straw in Laverna and Rachel's relationship? (from Pages 56 - 114)

Because she has ruined other people's relationship and holds no greater regard for her mother than others.

Because she starts a string of affairs following this one with Billy that ruin Laverna's reputation in town.

Because she weds Billy and ruins Laverna's tough, no-nonsense reputation in Quinn.

Because she is pregnant with Billy's child, ruining her mother's life and her own.

2.

Frank often feeds and serenades the stray cats in the neighborhood in "Harmonica, December 1990." How does Jake feel about his neighbor's behavior? (from Pages 1 - 55)

He is disturbed by Frank's odd behavior.

He thinks Frank is likely losing his mind because of his behavior.

He appreciates Frank's kindness toward the cats.

He thinks Frank reminds him too much of Bert.

3.

In "Into Bloom," how does Jake's float appropriately convey the Flood Girls' attitude? (from Pages 235 - 273)

They pretend that they are law-abiding citizens, but really, they often break the rules.

They pretend to get along, but in reality, they do not like one another.

They appear to be angelic, but on the field and in life, they pack a punch.

They pretend that they respect Laverna's advice, but really, they disregard her.

4.

In "Lucky," how does Laverna demonstrate more care for Jake than his own mother does? (from Pages 235 - 273)

She remembers his birthday, while Krystal forges about it entirely.

She gives him an evening that fits his interest, while Krystal throws a generic birthday celebration.

She gives him a gift, while Krystal refuses to give him anything.

She invites all of Jake's closest friends to the celebration, while Krystal only invites Bert and the baby.

5.

Judging from the rest of the novel, why does it seem that Bert murders Jake? (from Pages 274 - 324)

He gets angry at Jake for talking back to him and wearing pink socks on the hunting trip.

Jake does not fit into Bert's new-found conceptions of religion and family.

He thinks that Jake will tell Laverna that Bert actually has enough money to repay his bar tab.

Jake is too expensive to raise since he wants another biological child.

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