Train Dreams Quiz

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

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 be there when Gladys and Kate come back.

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

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 comes to Grainier in more intuitive, more spiritual ways.

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 is given to Grainier by some kind of spirit.

What does Gladys believe about what happened the night of the fire? (from Chapter 6)

That by throwing away the chocolates, she created a trail that the animals who saved Kate's life could follow.

That by throwing away her Bible, she earned the wrath of God and got Kate killed.

That by throwing away her Bible, she earned the wrath of God and was killed.

That by saving the chocolates, she saved Kate's life.

How does the death of Hank Pinkham change Grainier's life? (from Chapter 5)

Transporting Pinkham's body leads Grainier to resolve that he wants nothing to do with dead people ever again.

Pinkham's parents give him a great deal of money in gratitude for his help.

Pinkham's parents blame him for Hank's death and have him run out of town.

Transporting Pinkham's body leads Grainier into a new line of work.

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

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

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