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Quiz about A Thousand Acres by Jane Smiley

"A Thousand Acres" by Jane Smiley Quiz

Yet another novel that could not be done justice by turning it into film. This novel is a Pulitzer Prize winner.

A multiple-choice quiz by itsfun4u2c. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
itsfun4u2c

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
228,871

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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176

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. How many acres does Ginny's family first have, in the book? Hint

1000

420

370

640

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Question 2 of 10

2. On which day was Ginny's sister, Rose, diagnosed with breast cancer? Hint

Christmas

Easter

Thanksgiving

Valentine's Day

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Question 3 of 10

3. Ginny has an affair with which character? Hint

Rose's husband, Pete

Jess Clark

Ward LaSalle

Banker, Marv Carson

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Question 4 of 10

4. What major event takes place, giving the most substance to the novel? Hint

Ginny's youngest sister, Caroline, is given sole ownership of the farm because their father trusts her the most since she is a lawyer.

Jess Clark attempts to sue Ginny's father, Larry, for the thousand acres saying it was originally the Clark's and never rightfully purchased from them.

Ginny's father, Larry, hands the farm down to two of the three sisters and their families.

Ginny's father, Larry, risks being arrested by running moonshine.

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Question 5 of 10

5. What does Larry buy for $1,000 that gets destroyed in the rain? Hint

Artwork

Cabinets

Beef and pork

A deed for 20 acres

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Question 6 of 10

6. What does Rose say to Ginny that Ginny doesn't believe? Hint

That they took great care of Caroline when they were younger.

That her daughters did indeed like her

That Ginny was molested by their father

That father was going crazy

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Question 7 of 10

7. What happens to Harold Clark? Hint

He loses three fingers while trying to free a cart from the tractor.

He loses his hearing from a tire explosion while airing up his tractor.

He is blinded by anhydrous ammonia from a pressure hose.

He is killed when a silo bursts.

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Question 8 of 10

8. What happens to Rose's husband, Pete? Hint

He is shot while running moonshine for Larry.

He finds out about Rose's affair with Jess Clark and moves to Montana.

He dies as a result of drinking and driving.

After Rose's death, he sells his portion of the thousand acres and moved to Montana.

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where does Ginny end up at the end of the novel? Hint

She works at a restaurant.

She marries Jess and receives half the sale of the thousand acres.

She becomes a lawyer with the help of Caroline.

In the hospital with the birth of her daughter, Rosie.

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which ended up with the thousand acres at the end of the book? Hint

Zebulon County

Jess Clark

The Heartland Corporation

Mason City

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many acres does Ginny's family first have, in the book?

Answer: 640

It's the Ericson's 370 they aquire that give them a little more than 1000 (The book's title).

2. On which day was Ginny's sister, Rose, diagnosed with breast cancer?

Answer: Valentine's Day

The book leads you to believe that pesticides are a contributing factor. Rose dies of cancer towards the end of the novel.

3. Ginny has an affair with which character?

Answer: Jess Clark

She didn't know it at the time but Jess was also sleeping with her sister, Rose.

4. What major event takes place, giving the most substance to the novel?

Answer: Ginny's father, Larry, hands the farm down to two of the three sisters and their families.

Larry does actually seek Caroline to represent him in his attempt to reclaim the thousand acres.

5. What does Larry buy for $1,000 that gets destroyed in the rain?

Answer: Cabinets

This is about the time it's obvious Larry's mind is starting to go.

6. What does Rose say to Ginny that Ginny doesn't believe?

Answer: That Ginny was molested by their father

Ginny was able to hide this event from herself, until it came rushing back in memory.

7. What happens to Harold Clark?

Answer: He is blinded by anhydrous ammonia from a pressure hose.

Unfortunately, Harold does not have water in the water tank so that he would have been able to flush his eyes.

8. What happens to Rose's husband, Pete?

Answer: He dies as a result of drinking and driving.

Isn't it unfortunate that so many innocent people still die because of this?

9. Where does Ginny end up at the end of the novel?

Answer: She works at a restaurant.

She takes on Rose's children and works out a payment schedule to the I.R.S.

10. Which ended up with the thousand acres at the end of the book?

Answer: The Heartland Corporation

You will find this in the book's epilogue.

Source: Author itsfun4u2c

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