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What were the women's concerns about selling off their possessions?

They feared not getting a fair price for the items.

They were worried about the emotional attachment to the past. (correct)

They were concerned about the physical effort required to sell the items.

They were worried about being left with junked lives.

Why did the men decide to sell off the farm tools and equipment?

To make money for their journey to the west.

Due to a fella's suggestion to sell for profit.

Because they no longer had any use for the items. (correct)

To upgrade to more modern agricultural equipment.

What was the sentiment associated with selling off the old farm tools?

Reluctance due to sentimental value.

Indifference towards the belongings.

Excitement for a fresh start in the west.

Regret and nostalgia for the past. (correct)

What was the main reason given for not being able to sell certain items back?

High cost of transportation. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'junked lives' refer to in the text?

Destroyed hopes and dreams of the farmers. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the speaker warning the buyer about when referring to 'buying bitterness'?

Acquiring possessions that will lead to self-destruction (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the speaker suggest the buyer is purchasing when mentioning 'the team and wagon'?

An instrument of hard work and dedication (C) Signup and view all the answers

What contrasting qualities are highlighted in the description of the 'off horse' and the 'near horse'?

One is slow while the other is fast (D) Signup and view all the answers

What do the tenant men do after returning from their encounter with the buyer?

Walk back solemnly with heads down (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the speaker imply about the possibility of starting over in the new rich land?

'Starting over' is an unattainable dream (D) Signup and view all the answers