Characters of "The Stand" Part II: How They Died Quiz

Answer: Suicide

Flagg "arranged" for Harold to have an accident on his motorcycle as he went west with Nadine. However, it was ultimately Harold's realization that he would eventually die alone out there that led him to take his own life.

Answer: Shot to Death

He was shot to death during the last broadcast of his radio show by members of the military. The man who ordered the shooting was killed by his own troops shortly thereafter. Ray Flowers was suffering from the Superflu at the time, but it was the shots that killed him.

Answer: Superflu

Peter Goldsmith was Frannie's beloved father who stood up for her against his wife when Frannie's pregnancy was announced. Frannie buried him in his garden.

Answer: Explosion

Rich Moffat was the Free Zone's drunk, who had caused some trouble in the past. He was killed when the power came on and an automotive center exploded for reasons unknown. His antics had led to the creation of a police force.

Answer: Overdose

Larry's first travel partner, Rita dies next to him as they were sleeping in their tent. Suicide is largely suspected, but never shown. What is known is that she overdosed on her pills. Larry traveled alone for quite a while after that until he nearly lost his mind.

Answer: Shot to Death

He was shot by Lloyd Henreid on Flagg's orders after the old man provoked Flagg's ire by laughing at him from within his prison cell. Glen had been one of the four sent west to make a Stand.

Answer: Explosion

Nick died in the explosion at the meeting place of the Free Zone Committee, masterminded by Harold. We first meet him outside Shoyo where he is beaten and robbed by the men he would eventually be responsible for as the Shoyo deputy sheriff.

Answer: Appendicitis

Mark Braddock died during the operation performed by Stu Redman to try to remove his appendix. His sweetheart, Peri, would commit suicide shortly after his death.

Answer: Crucifixion

Hector, a friend of Lloyd and his cohorts in Las Vegas was ordered crucified by Flagg for using drugs. He was one of the first to discover the Trashcan Man sleeping in the fountain upon the latter's arrival in Las Vegas.

Answer: Nuclear Explosion

The Trashcan Man, suffering from radiation poisoning, brought the nuclear weapon to Flagg, which would quickly destroy the city's population along with Larry and Ralph who came to make their "Stand". He had recently begun sabotaging the military operations going on in the west, becoming a liability to Flagg. The nuclear weapon was his way of atoning for this.