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What leads Cappy Ricks to suspect that Bill Peck planned to work for Ricks Lumber & Logging Company for more than just a short time?
What leads Cappy Ricks to suspect that Bill Peck planned to work for Ricks Lumber & Logging Company for more than just a short time?
- Bill's detailed knowledge of the company's timber stock compared to its competitors.
- The engraved business card, suggesting pre-planning. (correct)
- Bill's eagerness to start selling lumber immediately upon their meeting.
- Bill's claim that Ricks Lumber & Logging has the best stock in the business.
What is "skunk spruce," according to Cappy Ricks?
What is "skunk spruce," according to Cappy Ricks?
- A highly sought-after type of lumber from Humboldt County, California.
- A rare type of spruce that is only harvested by a specific woods boss.
- A low-quality, undesirable type of lumber that smells unpleasant. (correct)
- A new product line that Ricks Lumber & Logging is experimenting with.
What underlying reason does Cappy Ricks give for continuing to manufacture 'skunk spruce' despite its unpopularity?
What underlying reason does Cappy Ricks give for continuing to manufacture 'skunk spruce' despite its unpopularity?
- The company is contractually obligated to harvest a certain amount.
- It is more profitable than other types of lumber due to its low production cost.
- To keep the salesmen humble. (correct)
- It is used in specialized construction projects requiring its unique properties.
What does the phrase "If you can drive nails in it we have it!" on Bill Peck's business card imply about Ricks Lumber & Logging Company?
What does the phrase "If you can drive nails in it we have it!" on Bill Peck's business card imply about Ricks Lumber & Logging Company?
How does Cappy Ricks' initial skepticism about Bill Peck's private rank change after their conversation?
How does Cappy Ricks' initial skepticism about Bill Peck's private rank change after their conversation?
What is ironic about Bill Peck's insistence that Ricks Lumber & Logging has the 'best stock in the business' right before being assigned to sell skunk spruce?
What is ironic about Bill Peck's insistence that Ricks Lumber & Logging has the 'best stock in the business' right before being assigned to sell skunk spruce?
How does Bill Peck's response, "I can sell anything at a price," contribute to his characterization?
How does Bill Peck's response, "I can sell anything at a price," contribute to his characterization?
Why does Cappy Ricks quiz Bill Peck about selling 'skunk spruce' immediately after hiring him?
Why does Cappy Ricks quiz Bill Peck about selling 'skunk spruce' immediately after hiring him?
What is the setting of this chapter based on Cappy Ricks' and Bill Peck's meeting location?
What is the setting of this chapter based on Cappy Ricks' and Bill Peck's meeting location?
Why are Cappy Ricks' lumber salesmen kept 'humble' when they are assigned to sell 'skunk spruce'?
Why are Cappy Ricks' lumber salesmen kept 'humble' when they are assigned to sell 'skunk spruce'?
Flashcards
Ricks Lumber & Logging Co.
Ricks Lumber & Logging Co.
Ricks Lumber & Logging Company, located at 248 California St., San Francisco, offers a variety of lumber products.
William E. Peck II
William E. Peck II
Bill Peck is representing Ricks Lumber & Logging Company, showcasing their lumber products.
Skunk Spruce
Skunk Spruce
Inferior quality Humboldt County, California, spruce that is coarse, stringy, wet, heavy, and has a distinct skunk-like odor.
By the Twelve Ragged Apostles!
By the Twelve Ragged Apostles!
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Study Notes
- Cappy Ricks encountered Bill Peck on California Street while heading to lunch at the Commercial Club.
- Peck presented Ricks with a business card: "RICKS LUMBER & LOGGING COMPANY"
- The card stated the company deals with Lumber and its products located at 248 California St., San Francisco.
- William E. Peck II represents the company with the motto: "If you can drive nails in it we have it!"
- Cappy was shocked by the card's professional engraving, implying pre-planning on Peck's part.
- Peck admitted he decided to work for Ricks a week prior due to the superior timber stock.
- Peck was a buck private at the end of the war, despite opportunities for higher ranks, preferring his exciting role in the service.
- During the war Peck worked as a sniper, disguising himself to eliminate enemy shooters.
- Cappy questioned Peck's experience with "skunk spruce," a low-quality lumber from Humboldt County.
- Skunk spruce is described as coarse, stringy, wet, heavy, and foul-smelling.
- Ricks Lumber & Logging Company continues to manufacture as it keeps the salesmen humble.
- Peck confidently asserted he could sell anything if the price was right.
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