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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What was the last thing that Gladys let go of as she was fleeing the fire? (from Chapter 6)

The chocolates.

Kate.

A locket.

The Bible.

2.

What is a possible reason that Grainier did not report what happened to Haley to the police? (from Chapter 4)

He was afraid of being accused of attacking Haley himself.

He believed that what happened to Haley was justice for what he did to Susan.

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

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

3.

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.

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

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.

4.

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

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

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

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

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

5.

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.

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.

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

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