A Thousand Acres Book 3 Quiz
- 1.
Whose truck did Larry steal?
- A.
Ty's
- B.
Pete's
- C.
His Own
- D.
Harold's
Correct Answer
B. Pete'sExplanation
Larry stole Pete's truck presumably because he was going crazy. He disappears and it makes everybody pretty mad.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Who does Larry yell at when he gets back?
- A.
Rose and Ginny
- B.
Ty and Pete
- C.
Jess and Ginny
- D.
Harold and Loren
Correct Answer
A. Rose and GinnyExplanation
Larry becomes very very angry at Rose and Ginny. He calls them all sorts of bad names, especially Ginny. Eventually he wanders off in the rain and disappears again.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What does Rose reveal when she is talking to Ginny after Larry leaves?
- A.
Caroline got married
- B.
Larry is suing them for the farm
- C.
She was raped repeatedly by Larry at ages 13-16
- D.
She found a new pickle recipe
Correct Answer
C. She was raped repeatedly by Larry at ages 13-16Explanation
Rose is surprised to find that Ginny does not already know this, as she is sure it had happened to both of them. Ginny does not remember, but Rose says she saw Larry go into her bedroom.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What did Pete want to do to larry when they found him?
- A.
Shoot him
- B.
Have him thrown in jail
- C.
Punch him
- D.
Lock him in his house
Correct Answer
A. Shoot himExplanation
Pete is understandably pretty angry at Larry. Larry did, after all, steal his truck, yell at his wife, and then punch him in the face.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Who does Larry stay with after the storm?
- A.
Caroline
- B.
Marv
- C.
Ken
- D.
Harold
Correct Answer
D. HaroldExplanation
During the storm Larry wandered into Harold's barn. After that he stayed there and convinced Harold that Ginny and Rose are trying to steal the farm from him.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What does Harold invite Ginny to?
- A.
A barbeque
- B.
A Church supper
- C.
Dinner and a movie
- D.
Stay at his house
Correct Answer
B. A Church supperExplanation
Harold tells Ginny that she should work things out with Larry. He tells her it is better to work it out than to pick sides, when in reality he is just picking Larry's side.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What is Larry talking about at the church dinner?
- A.
Rose and Ginny
- B.
His farm
- C.
The county home
- D.
Corn
Correct Answer
C. The county homeExplanation
Larry is talking about the county home at the church dinner.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Compare Pete and Ty's reactions to Larry the night of the storm.
- 9.
Why does Harold side with Larry?
- 10.
Why is Larry going crazy?
- 11.
Why do Ginny and Rose seem so much nicer in A Thousand Acres than their parallels in King Lear?
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